[colucci]

well it has restarted about 4 times since disable the start up stuff.
and when it does reboot and autimatically reboots again i have noticed. like a cycle

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If it goes well, to investigate the culprit, you'll have to be very patient.
Go back to my reply #27
Keep all non_Micro$oft services disabled. In Startup tab, enable just 1st startup on the list.
Restart computer, and keep it running for 10-15 minutes (since "normally", it'd restart after just few minutes).
Good?
If so, enable next startup, restart computer, and keep it running for 10-15 mins.
Good?
Enable next one, and so on.
If all startups check out without a problem, keep them all enabled, and start enabling services, also one by one.
You got the drill, right?

[Broni]

If it goes well, to investigate the culprit, you'll have to be very patient.
Go back to my reply #27
Keep all non_Micro$oft services disabled. In Startup tab, enable just 1st startup on the list.
Restart computer, and keep it running for 10-15 minutes (since "normally", it'd restart after just few minutes).
Good?
If so, enable next startup, restart computer, and keep it running for 10-15 mins.
Good?
Enable next one, and so on.
If all startups check out without a problem, keep them all enabled, and start enabling services, also one by one.
You got the drill, right?

[Broni]

Wait. I didn't see your last reply.
It was OK for 20 minutes, and then restarts happened again?

[colucci]

ok so i just go back to the service tab and then only have the first box checked, then restart pc. if it works after 15 mins then check 2nd box while 1st is still checked and so on until i see a proble. if there is no problem leave the service tab all checked and microsoft not disable and then go to the start up tab and try each one, correct?


quick question.
if the computer still messes up with everything disabled, how will things being enabled make it better?

[Broni]

OK. Let's clarify.
You had all startups, and non-Micro$oft services disabled, and restart still happened?

[colucci]

yes i dsiabled both tabs and i also put a checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services box.

i restarted my computer but the first time i restarted i forgot to disable the service tab also. but i did put a checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services box.
once it restarted i did the process again and disabled everything

[Broni]

Well, after you disabled everything after forgetting about services, you must restart computer for changes to take effect.
So, one more time...disable all startups, and all non-Micro$oft services, restart, and let it run for 15 minutes.
While your computer is up, do one more thing...

Download, unzip, and run (no installation needed)BlackBox: http://www.freewaref...gram_45414.html
Post computer temperatures, along with processor model:

[colucci]

ok ok. i feel good about this step.
but its getting late now. so i will do these steps tomorrow.

[Broni]

No problem. Take your time. You must be patient.

[colucci]

ok i hooked up my modem to my desktop and went on the blackbox site. i downloaded it but before it could extract it said i do not have microsoft.net framework version 2.0 installed. So i typed that in on yahoo and i downloaded it. and i got the blackbox to work, it said:
model : intel pentium D
core 1: (speed 2,799.92) (usage anywhere from about 1.56 to 14%) and it listed no temperature
core 2: (speed 2,799.92) (usage anywhere from about 26 to 80%) and also no temperature listed

and about 1 minuted after writing that info down my computer restarted.

[colucci]

just now i disabled all services and start up programs and i left the computer alone for 15 minutes and i thought it restarted so i went to go check the event viewer to double check and i wasnt able to check it and i also opened my fruity loops software and it said that it cannot make a direct sound object and immediately after that it rebooted itself. I will not touch my computer until you reply.

[colucci]

oh, one more thing.
could it be my ram?
today my friends were telling me to take it out and check.
but i am not sure.

[Broni]

We'll get to RAM, as well, but let's try something else to see your computers temperatures...

Download, and install SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Post your computer temperatures:

[colucci]

ok i just got the results.
brace yourself!

cpu - 60 C
internal - 29 c
remote - 43 c
hdo - 28 c


cpu is 140 degrees!
orginailly it said 59 C but it changed to 60 after i left it on longer.

[Broni]

Holy cow! Now, we know.
Pentium D MAXIMUM temps are listed (depending on model) at 63-69.8C, so you have a real overheating problem.
Turn it off, open the case, and clean it well inside, using compressed air (DO NOT use vacuum cleaner!).
Turn it on with case open, and see, if all fans are running.