Why would Windows XP restart itself?

In: Windows

Answer

An application called SYSTEM could have failed another application that ALL computers have is SYSTEM IDLE PROcESS that could also have failed.

another thing is viruses they can do this to you to a problem with the power could trigger this to you may want to get at least a battery its small and if the light goes out it wiil give you at least 2 hours it preety cool i have one myself.

your welcome.

This can also be a symptom of the CPU overheating. I have had CPU cooling fans fail resulting in the computer restarting. I invested in a new fan and a tube of thermal grease or thermal transfer compound. This is a vital step in the process and is well worth the money spent.

 

Improve Answer Discuss the question "Why would Windows XP restart itself?" Watch Question

First answer by Banjo Joe. Last edit by Jmcrawford62. Contributor trust: 21 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 464 [recommend question]


Research your answer:

Can you answer other questions about Microsoft Windows?

Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Technology > Computers > Windows > Why would Windows XP restart itself?

Our contributors said this page should be displayed for the questions below. (Where do these come from)
If any of these are not a genuine rephrasing of the question, please help out and edit these alternates.
Why doe's windows xp restart after ishut down?