Why My Windows Xp Is Shutting Down Automatically?
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Why does my Windows XP computer keep shutting down?

A bad CPU fan; a defective CPU fan, a CPU fan that has no or not enough conductor paste on it or a dirty CPU fan. Rebooting can be caused by software, drivers or malware/virus programs. Rebooting can also be caused by a hardware issue like a floppy or DVD drive gone bad a bad memory stick or a Bios error.

How do I stop Windows XP from automatically shutting down?

Solution 1

  1. Go to Start Menu/Control Panel/System/System Properties.
  2. Select the Advanced tab.
  3. Uncheck “Automatically restart” option.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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