Author Topic: Computer shut downs (Read 1699 times)

Mr. Toast · January 11, 2009, 06:59:53 PM

My computer

(Compaq laptop didnt come with stuff details)

is shutting down in 40 mins when i could play a whole day straight this started after i cleared my computer of almost everything, What could this mean and how could i fix it?

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Jess · January 11, 2009, 07:05:41 PM

try a tech forum

Dr. Toast · January 11, 2009, 07:09:51 PM

You may have deleted something vital to the computer.

Mr. Toast · January 11, 2009, 07:18:28 PM

How would i restore it.

Netwars4 · January 11, 2009, 07:28:56 PM

Quote from: Dr. Toast on January 11, 2009, 07:09:51 PM

You may have deleted something vital to the computer.

basically, you assraped your computer.

im pretty sure you can go into the recycle bin and right click and select "restore"

Jsk2003 · January 11, 2009, 07:36:48 PM

That's only if he was a friend who presses delete instead of shift+delete.

Reactor Worker · January 11, 2009, 09:01:55 PM

You idiots, deleting "important files" doesn't lower battery life, it just stops the computer from booting.

The issue is more likely that you reset or disabled the power saving features of the laptop (such as Intelli-step).

First step is to go to the Control Panel and to Power/Battery Settings. Play around with the settings and see what works for you.

Other things to consider:

Is there a disk in the drive? the drive uses a lot of power when it is in operation.
Have you been nice to your battery? be sure to fully discharge and recharge the battery each time.

I have probably forgotten some other stuff too.

Miga · January 11, 2009, 09:13:07 PM

Quote from: Mr. Toast on January 11, 2009, 06:59:53 PM

Compaq laptop

There's your problem. Also, don't delete vital files.

snot2 · January 11, 2009, 09:44:10 PM

haha downs

pingpeppy · January 11, 2009, 10:17:27 PM

Maybe your laptop isn't getting enough airflow.

Is the fan working?

General Nick · January 11, 2009, 10:31:37 PM

A. It's overheating.
B. Needs more battery life. Don't game on battery power, otherwise it shortens the battery life from draining energy for the CPU and GPU and the game gets slowed down a lot.
C. It got forgeted up.

Mr. Toast · January 12, 2009, 05:35:56 AM

Quote from: pingpeppy on January 11, 2009, 10:17:27 PM

Maybe your laptop isn't getting enough airflow.

Is the fan working?

Fan gets loving loud as hell

Quote from: Reactor Worker on January 11, 2009, 09:01:55 PM

Other things to consider:

Is there a disk in the drive? the drive uses a lot of power when it is in operation.
Have you been nice to your battery? be sure to fully discharge and recharge the battery each time.

I Have my computer plugged in at all times.

pingpeppy · January 12, 2009, 09:05:00 AM

You might have a problem with your fan then.

Robo Noob · January 12, 2009, 09:11:13 AM

Quote from: snot2 on January 11, 2009, 09:44:10 PM

haha downs

I am loling

Rughugger · January 12, 2009, 02:58:42 PM

With your laptop, do you actually play it on your lap or place it on a desk/table on top of something to allow proper airflow into the machine. Laptops are seriously flawed that way as the only place to put enough vent space is on the bottom where it's almost always going to be covered. Intelligent design my ass.