How Do You Troubleshoot An Intermittent Shut Down On A Computer?
If your computer keeps shutting down unexpectedly, it is important to find the cause as soon as possible. Each time your computer shuts down it can take valuable data and hours of hard work with it. Determining the cause of the problem requires working through the possible causes and determining which one is to blame. Take note of the last time your computer shut down unexpectedly. Log back onto your computer and click on the “Start” button. Choose “Control Panel” from the menu, and choose “Administrative Tools.” Select “Event Viewer” from the list and look at the logs. Look for an event that took place around the time your computer shut down. Take note of the hardware or software that caused that event. Remove the suspected piece of hardware or software to see if that resolves the problem. If the problem persists, shut down your computer and remove the power cord. Remove the retaining screws that secure the case, if there are any, and then remove the cover from your computer. Look ins