Computer turns off as soon as i download anything

sphil · 7th November 2009, 9:32 PM

So my problem. Computer turns off when i start to download any file off the net. wierd stuff this is.

specs is umm.

p4 3.0 630
2gb ram ddr2 i think

dont think this is a hardware problem anyway. well its good for me because the people cant download for it so it never lags me up

but still would know how could i fix this issue. thanks.
its running windows xp 32bit

Pugs · 7th November 2009, 9:39 PM

something is over heating or you have a virus....

any random noises?

HyRax1 · 7th November 2009, 9:41 PM

The act of downloading can't cause a system to switch off. Does it actually immediately switch off or initiates a shutdown sequence?

If the latter, then that'd be purely a software issue. You can prove that by running up a Linux LiveCD such as Ubuntu and try downloading something. Bet it'll work fine.

Try using another browser and see if the problem re-occurs.

Bold Eagle · 7th November 2009, 10:29 PM

More specifics on your DLing environment would help.

What are you trying to DL (coarse lvl is fine here, e.g. movie, game, etc,)?

What type of client are you using to DL (usent, bittorrent, browser)?

What is ur DL environment, e.g. network dynamics (e.g. 3-4 PCs sharing a router)?

What hardware (modem make and model) and or ISP are u using?

This information will give you informative responses otherwise were just fishing, I like rods and beers for fishing.......uhhhmmmm beer.

sphil · 8th November 2009, 12:01 AM

It happens in browsers + p2p - limewire and utorrent for now.

sorry about mistake before. the monitor turns off not the computer. the computer is connected to the router. which i have connected 4 pcs.
this only happens when she puts on dl on. and have to restart the computer to get it back on. using bigpond. modem is a speedstream 4200 - i dont know whats the router name.

CAPT-Irrelevant · 8th November 2009, 12:47 AM

Try your monitor on another PC, depending on its age (or serviceability), it could be on its last legs.

MR CHILLED · 8th November 2009, 9:35 AM

Have you checked event logs for anything unusual?

7th November 2009, 9:32 PM	#1
sphil (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 199	Computer turns off as soon as i download anything So my problem. Computer turns off when i start to download any file off the net. wierd stuff this is. specs is umm. p4 3.0 630 2gb ram ddr2 i think dont think this is a hardware problem anyway. well its good for me because the people cant download for it so it never lags me up but still would know how could i fix this issue. thanks. its running windows xp 32bit

7th November 2009, 9:39 PM	#2
Pugs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glenunga, SA Posts: 3,695	something is over heating or you have a virus.... any random noises? __________________ PC Gamer , PC/ Networking Geek, Licenced Cabler , Sci Fi Junkie. No I didn't get that thing you sent me..... Jesus was a Chippie, I'm a data cabler..make sense ??? "I don't just have tickets on myself, I have a whole booklet of tickets on myself" My PCDB

7th November 2009, 9:41 PM	#3
HyRax1 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 4,189	The act of downloading can't cause a system to switch off. Does it actually immediately switch off or initiates a shutdown sequence? If the latter, then that'd be purely a software issue. You can prove that by running up a Linux LiveCD such as Ubuntu and try downloading something. Bet it'll work fine. Try using another browser and see if the problem re-occurs. __________________ Racecar is just Racecar spelled backwards...

7th November 2009, 10:29 PM	#4
Bold Eagle Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 599	More specifics on your DLing environment would help. What are you trying to DL (coarse lvl is fine here, e.g. movie, game, etc,)? What type of client are you using to DL (usent, bittorrent, browser)? What is ur DL environment, e.g. network dynamics (e.g. 3-4 PCs sharing a router)? What hardware (modem make and model) and or ISP are u using? This information will give you informative responses otherwise were just fishing, I like rods and beers for fishing.......uhhhmmmm beer. __________________ Q6600@3.01GHz, CNPS9500, GA-EP45T Extreme, 2Gb G-Skill DDR3 1333MHz 9-8-9-20, OCZ GameXtreme 700W, HD4850, 2 x WD 250Gb RAID0, XP 64

8th November 2009, 12:47 AM	#6
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8th November 2009, 12:01 AM	#5
sphil (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 199	It happens in browsers + p2p - limewire and utorrent for now. sorry about mistake before. the monitor turns off not the computer. the computer is connected to the router. which i have connected 4 pcs. this only happens when she puts on dl on. and have to restart the computer to get it back on. using bigpond. modem is a speedstream 4200 - i dont know whats the router name.

8th November 2009, 9:35 AM	#7
MR CHILLED D'oh! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Awesome Adelaide! Posts: 58,185	Have you checked event logs for anything unusual? __________________ PCDB (Chilled) \| PCDB (Chiller)