Good computer repair company

beehummingbird

My computer just turns itself back off a few seconds after switching it on.

Can anyone recommend a good reasonably priced computer repair company I could use to get it fixed.

Thanx

Browntoa

does windows try to start ??

do you get an error message ??

do you have the original disks ??

what make/model PC ??

TwistedPsycho

Does your computer make a strange (or at least unusual to your computer) "code" of beeps before shutting down?

Would you feel confident opening the side of the tower if we suggest something to help in diagnosis?

Have you recently done anything unusal to your computer, like move it or bash it hard or lend it to the England Cricket team for batting practice (they just have so much difficulty seeing a ball you know!)

beehummingbird

The black screen with white writing comes up, and it says:

"Windows has failed to start. A recent hardware or software change may have caused this"

It says to Launch Windows Start Up Repair, but it just shuts off before I can do that. It doesnt make any beeping noises when it turns off.

I have the original windows discs, if those are the discs you mean.

Its a Packard Bell computer, but I dont know what model it is.

I would be prepared to try and open the side of the tower, as long as its not too complicated. I dont want to break it even more and make it worse

Browntoa

with the original XP cd you should be able to do a repair install (does not lose data)

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:

beehummingbird

I have vista, will that make a difference.

dogmaryxx

Guide for Vista

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

aerostar

It could well be that the fan on the CPU has failed or jammed with dust, depending on the motherboard it could well automatically shut itself down to prevent heat damage.

Open the side and look at the fan(s), and see if it(they) goes round at a good speed when you switch on.

Some of the computers have big plastic pipes to put the exhaust air out of the side, you may have to remove that.

The windows failed to start message means just that, not necessarily driver etc problem.

kglover21

Hi,

The fault you're describing is usually an easy fix for any reputable company.

Thanks
Kevin

TwistedPsycho

As good as your intentions may be KGlover21, I will refer you to http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/site/terms-conditions

and more precicely:

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kglover21

Ahh, i do apologise. I'll edit the post.

Thanks for the heads up.