Computer keeps turning itself off

WaxiesDargle

Nearly evertime my young daughter goes on the computer it crashes to a blue screen or just lately turning itself off completely. She downloads music, goes on MSN/facebook usual teenage stuff.

I am now getting occasionally this message

c:/windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/MScorwks.dll could not be loaded

any ideas learned friends?

Thanks

[Deleted User]

Can you boot into safe mode? Guide here

Once there can you try uninstalling .NET framework from Add / Remove programs in Control Panel?

WaxiesDargle

thanks David I'll give that a go...it seems to be working ok now though...when I'm on here!...just seems to happen when daughter is on

what is .NET framework?

busenbust

Have you tried System Restore and rolling back to a previous good working state?

Viper_7

Could be a heating problem.
Is it a desk top or laptop? Sooo many people stick laptops on cushions/knees and block the airflow.
If desktop...how old? give the fan a good hover out.
Otherwise, yes possible application issue and look at system restore to a point prior to the issues.

[Deleted User]

WaxiesDargle wrote: »

what is .NET framework?

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework

The Microsoft .NET Framework is a software framework... It includes a large library of coded solutions to common programming problems and a virtual machine that manages the execution of programs written specifically for the framework.

I'd suggest uninstalling it in safe mode first, rebooting, then run a Windows update: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

Viper_7 wrote: »

Could be a heating problem.
Is it a desk top or laptop? Sooo many people stick laptops on cushions/knees and block the airflow.
If desktop...how old? give the fan a good hover out.
Otherwise, yes possible application issue and look at system restore to a point prior to the issues.

It didn't sound like a heating problem due to the ocassional message aformentioned but you can always rule this out by using some compressed air e.g. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml/dp/B000SHSDBS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250028886&sr=1-4
Turn the PC off, spray this into the vents / fans etc. Leave it 5 minutes. Turn it back on.

jazza77

Is it by any chance an HP laptop or slimline desktop? - if so there are known problems with video output and hanging / crashing.

More info here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01087277&lc=en&cc=us (laptops)

and here:-

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01514044&lc=en&dlc=lt&cc=lt&lang=lt&product=3432565 (slimline desktops)

Also have a look at:-

http://www.hplies.com/