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Weird Vista problems..

I've got two strange problems with Vista..

Currently had Vista on my machine a couple of months now (new machine).
Everytime it boots up the first time from cold the log in screen comes up, I log in then the machine reboots. Then the second time round it's generally ok?

It's not the PSU because once the machine is 'warm' it's fine? Any ideas?

Also I play FM2008, when I close the game down it auto opens Windows Media centre thing?? Why would it do this??

Apart from these two niggles i'm loving Vista :beer:
I would have used my own initiative if someone would have told me to!

Comments

  • TonyLisaP
    TonyLisaP Posts: 505 Forumite
    Download and install HiJack this http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en...ols/hijackthis
    Copy and paste the report here.
  • sco0ter
    sco0ter Posts: 2,476 Forumite
    Actually it COULD be the PSU... have seen problems like this before where a PC could need a few restarts until it reaches a "Better" operating temp.
  • Greensprout
    Greensprout Posts: 1,476 Forumite
    I'm at work now but I'll do the Hijack this tomorrow..

    If it's all clear guess it must be the PSU strange one though.
    I would have used my own initiative if someone would have told me to!
  • rdpro
    rdpro Posts: 607 Forumite
    flaky psu - metal expands on warming, so could have a poor solder that expands from a partial connection to a solid connection on warming, or could be a driver issue (hey, all Vista problems are driver issues!)
    IT Field Service Engineer, 20 years with screwdriver and hammer :)
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