Very odd WinXP Error - Erollisi Marr

10-28-2002, 04:38 AM

When trying to run some installs or simply open up my CD-rom drive my computer completely shuts down. There is no warning, no proper shut down... the power just goes off and my computer is in off mode. In order to actually start my machine I have to turn the power bar on and off a few times or the PC will not restart.

This has only been happening when I converted from winME to winXP.

Any suggestions?

10-28-2002, 03:15 PM

My best suggestion is to not let a Dorf with stubby fingers opperate delicate machinery.

10-28-2002, 04:33 PM

sounds like a bad power supply.

Have seen the same thing on my work PC before...bad P/S and opening the CD-Rom was just enough to push it over the edge.

10-28-2002, 04:47 PM

Aye, your power supply is fubar, time to invest some of that Gorndax Millions! We all have at least SOME products from the Gorndax Pleasure Suppliers located in 100 different places all over Canada and the United States. Thier motto, "Gorn has laid more pipe then you, he knows what the ladies want more then you, so THERE!" wow, i had had WAAAAY too much caffene today wiki wiki wiki!

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10-28-2002, 07:43 PM

What does Event Viewer say about it? eventvwr at the command line, application and system sections. Probably a lot of cryptic stuff in there, but it may help.

Sounds like a power supply to me too. Until you buy another one, disable all power saving, APMI; stuff like that.

10-29-2002, 03:09 PM

Damn that sucks... for some reason normal eq will install but as soon as I try to install velious off the machine goes lol. Maybe its a sign to stay away

10-30-2002, 04:08 PM

interesting, havent ran into that problem yet.

10-31-2002, 02:01 AM

With my Compaq laptop running XP and playing a game, That sometimes happens to me too. I was told it's imporper ventilation (??) for the graphics card, but I dunno. I just try not to play THAT game, and instead play EQ when I can.

/em slaps upper forearm with two fingers vigorously

10-31-2002, 05:20 AM

Its a sign to create a n00b level 1 character in Freeport (or Kaladim) and start sending shout outs to all your old cronies from there. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT="

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10-28-2002, 04:38 AM	#1
Uncle Gorndax Guest Posts: n/a	Very odd WinXP Error When trying to run some installs or simply open up my CD-rom drive my computer completely shuts down. There is no warning, no proper shut down... the power just goes off and my computer is in off mode. In order to actually start my machine I have to turn the power bar on and off a few times or the PC will not restart. This has only been happening when I converted from winME to winXP. Any suggestions?

10-31-2002, 02:01 AM	#8
bumblefumble Guest Posts: n/a	RE: With my Compaq laptop running XP and playing a game, That sometimes happens to me too. I was told it's imporper ventilation (??) for the graphics card, but I dunno. I just try not to play THAT game, and instead play EQ when I can. /em slaps upper forearm with two fingers vigorously

10-31-2002, 05:20 AM	#9
Zel Greyweather Guest Posts: n/a	. Its a sign to create a n00b level 1 character in Freeport (or Kaladim) and start sending shout outs to all your old cronies from there. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT="">

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10-28-2002, 03:15 PM	#2
Kharybdis Guest Posts: n/a	My best suggestion is to not let a Dorf with stubby fingers opperate delicate machinery.

10-28-2002, 04:33 PM	#3
Darue Ivywood Guest Posts: n/a	sounds like a bad power supply. Have seen the same thing on my work PC before...bad P/S and opening the CD-Rom was just enough to push it over the edge.

10-28-2002, 04:47 PM	#4
Solome the Enchanter Guest Posts: n/a	Aye, your power supply is fubar, time to invest some of that Gorndax Millions! We all have at least SOME products from the Gorndax Pleasure Suppliers located in 100 different places all over Canada and the United States. Thier motto, "Gorn has laid more pipe then you, he knows what the ladies want more then you, so THERE!" wow, i had had WAAAAY too much caffene today wiki wiki wiki! Solome Planeswalker 60 Phantasmist RETIRED

10-28-2002, 07:43 PM	#5
Ulujain Ebonelphette Guest Posts: n/a	What does Event Viewer say about it? eventvwr at the command line, application and system sections. Probably a lot of cryptic stuff in there, but it may help. Sounds like a power supply to me too. Until you buy another one, disable all power saving, APMI; stuff like that.

10-29-2002, 03:09 PM	#6
Uncle Gorndax Guest Posts: n/a	Damn that sucks... for some reason normal eq will install but as soon as I try to install velious off the machine goes lol. Maybe its a sign to stay away

10-30-2002, 04:08 PM	#7
Sarrin Kanth Guest Posts: n/a	interesting, havent ran into that problem yet.