| When you sit down at your computer desk and | | | | If you find no malware on your computer, take a |
| press the power switch on your desktop, the last | | | | look at your BIOS to see if it has become |
| thing you want to experience is a continually | | | | unstable or has been changed. BIOS stands for |
| rebooting computer. | | | | Basic Input Output System and is a small program |
| There are a variety of causes that contribute to | | | | designed to check all components for proper |
| this problem, from something as simple as a | | | | operation when the computer is turned on. |
| stuck power button to a much more serious | | | | If your BIOS has been changed or if you're not |
| problem as your power supply slowly failing. Other | | | | sure if its been changed, try to reset the BIOS |
| causes for this problem may be overheating PC | | | | settings to the default settings after you access |
| components, or viruses affecting your system. | | | | the BIOS as the computer reboots.Once inside |
| Now, if you're like the rest of us, having a | | | | the BIOS, you should have the option to load |
| computer that reboots constantly is not our idea | | | | your default settings, save the change, and |
| of a productive day. So how do you diagnose this | | | | reboot the computer. |
| problem and where do you start to to make | | | | However, there are times when a continually |
| corrections. Here are some common but often | | | | rebooting computer will not allow you to access |
| overlooked causes and solutions that will get your | | | | the BIOS. You can then reset the BIOS by |
| system running again. | | | | removing the system unit cover and locating the |
| First take a look at the power button and see if | | | | jumper on a three pin header. |
| its stuck in the socket. If so, you may be able to | | | | You must consult your computer or motherboard |
| simple tap the front of the case to release the | | | | manual to properly perform this procedure and it |
| button. In some cases, you may have to remove | | | | should be done as a last resort. Before making |
| the system unit cover to get the button to | | | | any changes to your BIOS, you should backup |
| return to the out position. | | | | your BIOS if your computer reboots at long |
| If you cannot stop the computer from rebooting | | | | intervals. |
| by pressing the power button and releasing it, | | | | After checking your computer's software for its |
| turn off the power switch in the back of the | | | | rebooting problem, you must check to be sure |
| computer next to the power supply. If your | | | | hardware is not at fault. This problem may exist |
| power supply do not have a power switch, you | | | | because one of your memory modules are |
| will have to unplug the system from the wall | | | | unseated from its socket . Memory modules are |
| outlet. | | | | long, narrow sticks that attach to the |
| This must be done as soon as possible so that | | | | motherboard. |
| the constant rebooting will not damage | | | | Remove any static electricity from yourself, |
| components such as the hard drive. Constant | | | | remove the system unit cover and check these |
| rebooting also have the danger of power surges | | | | memory modules to be sure they are secure. |
| that can further damage larger components such | | | | Check the connections to the hard drive and the |
| as the motherboard. | | | | connections leading from the power supply. |
| Second you check your computer's software by | | | | Power supply connectors should be checked if |
| checking to be sure no virus or malware have not | | | | you've done work inside your computer recently. |
| effected your hard drive. Virus and malware are | | | | Power Supplies are known to slowly fail and lead |
| small software that is downloaded along with | | | | to rebooting problems. There is no way to check |
| other files that is designed to cause mischief. | | | | an ailing power supply and this should be |
| To remove any viruses and malware, use a | | | | considered the problem as a last resort. |
| anti-virus program that will search your hard drive | | | | Following these steps will help you correct any |
| and remove these file quickly. These files can | | | | computer that continually reboots itself. If no virus |
| cause such damage as wiping your hard drive of | | | | or malware is found, carefully and thoroughly |
| all data or hijacking your web browser so you | | | | check all connections. And if the problem still exist, |
| have no control over your online surfing. | | | | the most likely cause would be the Power Supply. |