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colhanluke · 05-08-08, 12:38 PM

hi all newbie here ,need help, computer shutting off al time,coming up device driver problem,blue screen error tried windows help ,no joy ,wipe computer 2 factory settings ,work ok for 1 day then want back to same thing is there a easy fix, computer running on windows xp ,symantec antivirus installed.

dandnsmith · 05-08-08, 01:38 PM

I suggest you investigate possible overheating, and possible Power Supply imminent demise - they are the most likely with that sort of behaviour.

sharkbait559 · 05-08-08, 01:43 PM

i had this problem before i reinstalled my copy of windows and it was fine although with me it came up to the loading windows then shut off.

smoggy · 05-08-08, 01:50 PM

You are having a conflict with one of your drivers, this could be associated with any of your attached system hardware or software.
you could try looking in your event viewer/windows logs/system (all system errors are logged here with a brief explanation)

Mickha · 05-08-08, 03:03 PM

It's usually the graphics card driver.
Try booting up in safe mode, by pressing the F8 key on boot up, and using it in safe mode.
I have worked on computers before, with this type of problem, and I always start by asking if the user has downloaded any updated drivers off the Windows web site, as they cause more problems than they fix !!!!
Always go to the manufacturers web site and download the latest drivers.

colhanluke · 07-08-08, 11:55 AM

i reinstalled my copy of windows and has been working fine so thanking you all 4 the advice

tuna · 14-08-08, 05:49 PM

I have this same problem. Periodically, me PC closes down without warning. I bought my PC 2nd hand from a reputable shop and the only problems I have with it - in addition to the aforementioned one - is that it occasionally runs very slowly for a while after starting up and every time I switch on I receive the following message:

Application Error
Hardware Error: 1024
Please contact your hardware vendor

Are these 3 problems connected?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

smoggy · 14-08-08, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuna

I have this same problem. Periodically, me PC closes down without warning. I bought my PC 2nd hand from a reputable shop and the only problems I have with it - in addition to the aforementioned one - is that it occasionally runs very slowly for a while after starting up and every time I switch on I receive the following message:

Application Error
Hardware Error: 1024
Please contact your hardware vendor

Are these 3 problems connected?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

googling this error seems to suggest its associated with speedtouch modem driver, (would this apply to you)

tuna · 15-08-08, 12:16 PM

Yes, I have a speedtouch modem provided by my ISP, Tiscali.

smoggy · 15-08-08, 12:43 PM

Have a read of this blog
_http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/error-1024-hardware-error-for-win-xp-2000-nt-me-and-98/

05-08-08, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
colhanluke Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	computer shutting down hi all newbie here ,need help, computer shutting off al time,coming up device driver problem,blue screen error tried windows help ,no joy ,wipe computer 2 factory settings ,work ok for 1 day then want back to same thing is there a easy fix, computer running on windows xp ,symantec antivirus installed. Last edited by colhanluke; 05-08-08 at 01:08 PM. Reason: letf words out

05-08-08, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
dandnsmith Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berks, Uk Posts: 166 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Re: computer shutting down I suggest you investigate possible overheating, and possible Power Supply imminent demise - they are the most likely with that sort of behaviour. __________________ Derek

05-08-08, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
sharkbait559 Technology Forums Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wales - Pure NTL Posts: 835 Thanks: 42 Thanked 67 Times in 65 Posts	Re: computer shutting down i had this problem before i reinstalled my copy of windows and it was fine although with me it came up to the loading windows then shut off.

05-08-08, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
smoggy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 2,780 Thanks: 240 Thanked 882 Times in 792 Posts	Re: computer shutting down You are having a conflict with one of your drivers, this could be associated with any of your attached system hardware or software. you could try looking in your event viewer/windows logs/system (all system errors are logged here with a brief explanation)

05-08-08, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: computer shutting down It's usually the graphics card driver. Try booting up in safe mode, by pressing the F8 key on boot up, and using it in safe mode. I have worked on computers before, with this type of problem, and I always start by asking if the user has downloaded any updated drivers off the Windows web site, as they cause more problems than they fix !!!! Always go to the manufacturers web site and download the latest drivers.

07-08-08, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
colhanluke Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: computer shutting down i reinstalled my copy of windows and has been working fine so thanking you all 4 the advice

14-08-08, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
tuna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: computer shutting down I have this same problem. Periodically, me PC closes down without warning. I bought my PC 2nd hand from a reputable shop and the only problems I have with it - in addition to the aforementioned one - is that it occasionally runs very slowly for a while after starting up and every time I switch on I receive the following message: Application Error Hardware Error: 1024 Please contact your hardware vendor Are these 3 problems connected? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

15-08-08, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
tuna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: computer shutting down Yes, I have a speedtouch modem provided by my ISP, Tiscali.

15-08-08, 12:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
smoggy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 2,780 Thanks: 240 Thanked 882 Times in 792 Posts	Re: computer shutting down Have a read of this blog _http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/error-1024-hardware-error-for-win-xp-2000-nt-me-and-98/

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