PC restarts when not wanted :(

Hey,

I have been havin this problem for a couple days now, i will be doing something then the computer will freeze for a while then restart it has happended about 2-3 times in the last 5-10 mins Im running windows 98se.

Any help would be appreciated

[edit] It mainly restarts when im on some web pages.

[edit2] also it only happens in mozilla firefox.

 

does it by chance say you have 20 secs and it is closing down.Then it shuts down and restarts.

 

Well we have installed the graphics and it has been fine, not sure if thats the reason for it?

Also i found out it also happens in other apps, like outlook, i opened up an email and clicked on the link, it froze and restarted.

And no the only way i can tell its going to restart is because the whole computer frezes then after a few seconds it restarts.

 

the one i mention, is a virus.

 

something similar ddp, you could bypass the shutdown by going to start/run and typing something in(cant remember)

 

Ahh ok.

Well hopefully soon we will be getting are new computer back (is gettin fixed) and will be putting xp home on this one (old comp). But i would still like to know whats causing this, as its very annoying

But if noone knows thats ok

 

Well, have you tried the normal recommendation lists in "safe mode"?

CCleaner
Ad-Aware SE Personal
Spybot S&D
Microsoft-AntiSpyware
HiJackThis (it's good if you know what you're looking for)
BHODemon
Zone Alarm (free)
AVG Free Edition
Or any of your desire antivirus applications

 

Will do now

How do i get into safe mode... i cant remember?? F8 isnt it?

 

I'm not sure about Win98SE, but for Win XP or XP Pro: go to START, RUN and type "msconfig", then click on BOOT.INI and click on SAFEBOOT, Apply and OK, now Windows should restart automatically in safemode boot.

May be Creaky or ddp migh know how to boot or restart from safemode on Win98SE.

 

Ahh, nevermind i found out by pressing all the F buttons during startup

I ran the programs and so far so good

No more resettings. Will have to wait and see Thanks

 

Yeah.

Well we got our new comp back, it aint up and running tho, my dad got it when i was in bed and seen it when i got up

Will most probably put xp on when i get home from school, or tomorrow (the weekend)

 

Thanks

We have a few things to keep us busy

On the new comp we need to put all the software back on (it had to be wiped) and other things. We need to put in a TV Tuner (shouldnt be too hard, if so will ask for help )

Not sure what else... Oh yeah, hope that the other 10gb harddrive in the old comp is still alive, i will cry if its wiped, it has stuff i dont want to get again, especially with my internet speed