If the motherboard's main controller chip is dying, it can cause that exact type of behavior.
On 2011-01-20, at 5:50 AM, "David" <vulpine_at_mac.com> wrote:
> Hate to say it Jim, but your other machine sounds like it caught a virus that was running rampant about 10 years ago. I can't think of many hardware problems that would cause that. If you can, try to boot off of a CD or DVD like your Windows install disk. If it boots and remains stable, that hard drive is probably hosed. Your shop may be able to recover without losing your files, but I won't bet on it.
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> --- In SkunkworksAMA_at_yahoogroups.com, "jmhcustomart2004" <a_change_of_plans_at_...> wrote:
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> > Had to replace some components on one of my systems and reinstall the OS since it took a total shit several days ago. Downloading updates now as I type this. The other computer has some weird issue; it turns off and restarts whenever it wants to, and once you actually turn it off by selecting "Shut down", it restarts itself. But now it shuts off and reboots before I can even access anything on the desktop. Will be calling the company tomorrow for advice (it's under warranty). Hopefully I can get it fixed quickly and easily.
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> > Other than that, it's cold out and I'm busy as shit right now. Will try to post SOMETHING before too long.
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> > --JMH
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Received on Thu Jan 20 2011 - 11:32:00 CST