My Computer Just Turned Itself On - Again
Sep 29, 2014 08:32:59 #
GARGLEBLASTER wrote:
We live in an electronic age. I have a waste bin in my kitchen that opens automatically when I pass my hand over the senson. Last week it decided to take things in to its own hands and kept opening and shutting all by itself without anyone being near it. Somehow or other I don't think that anyone's hacked in to my waste bin.
You mean there was no one visible near it. :D
Sep 29, 2014 08:34:18 #
kubota king wrote:
...could you list the other help so I don't repeat them and to see if there is one I know of they don't list . Tommy
Computer Tuning On
http://answerquestions.hubpages.com/hub/Why-Does-My-Computer-Turn-On-By-Itself
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-performance/my-computer-starts-up-by-itself/96a327c0-1c6c-48a3-a8f1-4c1a85e0edbd
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Other-Desktop-PC-Questions/Crazy-computer-starts-by-itself-at-night-after-I-shut-it/td-p/146375
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110731001825AAWbmwV
http://www.overclock.net/t/1289476/computer-turns-on-by-itself-after-being-shut-down-correctly/10
http://www.sevenforums.com/performance-maintenance/24661-computer-turning-itself-during-night-2.html
Sep 29, 2014 08:36:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is very strange. I have a Dell Studio desktop from 2009, which I use as a second computer. Every now and then, it will turn on. It could happen twice in a week, or go months between start-ups. I've posted about this before, and I'm afraid there's no good answer. It's got to be some sort of bug in the computer. Has this happened to any of you?
Check the BIOS options and settings. There may be an auto start setting based on time/date. Or it is set to boot after a power failure possibly??
Sep 29, 2014 08:45:34 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Check the BIOS options and settings. There may be an auto start setting based on time/date. Or it is set to boot after a power failure possibly??
Yeah, I've tried that. No power failure, either, and it's connected to a UPS.
Sep 29, 2014 08:51:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yeah, I've tried that. No power failure, either, and it's connected to a UPS.
Really odd.... might want to unload that sucker :)
Sep 29, 2014 09:53:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is very strange. I have a Dell Studio desktop from 2009, which I use as a second computer. Every now and then, it will turn on. It could happen twice in a week, or go months between start-ups. I've posted about this before, and I'm afraid there's no good answer. It's got to be some sort of bug in the computer. Has this happened to any of you?
Your computer isn't a HAL 9000 is it?
Sep 29, 2014 10:22:29 #
I've heard that one day the machines will take over.
Maybe they have started with your PC?! :shock: :-D
Maybe they have started with your PC?! :shock: :-D
Sep 29, 2014 10:31:23 #
Sep 29, 2014 10:31:47 #
Dan821 wrote:
I've heard that one day the machines will take over.
Maybe they have started with your PC?! :shock: :-D
Maybe they have started with your PC?! :shock: :-D
You're probably right, and this is just a dry run.
Sep 30, 2014 05:58:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is very strange. I have a Dell Studio desktop from 2009, which I use as a second computer. Every now and then, it will turn on. It could happen twice in a week, or go months between start-ups. I've posted about this before, and I'm afraid there's no good answer. It's got to be some sort of bug in the computer. Has this happened to any of you?
Ah Yes, the old turning on of the workstation issue. I've seen this before with several PC's of roughly your vintage. Seems that some motherboards are susceptible to power fluctuations or glitches. Don't know for sure if that is your problem but that's my guess.
Chuck
Sep 30, 2014 06:04:19 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is very strange. I have a Dell Studio desktop from 2009, which I use as a second computer. Every now and then, it will turn on. It could happen twice in a week, or go months between start-ups. I've posted about this before, and I'm afraid there's no good answer. It's got to be some sort of bug in the computer. Has this happened to any of you?
The last time I ran into something like this it was due to "dirty power".
I think you probably know that the power switch does not actually switch the power, as we might visualize it, but rather triggers a low voltage circuit on the motherboard that will, if certain conditions are met (memory in slots, processor present, etc) apply power to the power supply and as a result, to the main wires, which will trigger a boot cycle.
Now, if the circuits which are always on and waiting for a pulse, get a spike from your mains, they can trigger a power on cycle.
The only cure I know for this is a power conditioner. This is NOT one of those power strips that supposedly have surge protection, but rather a full on conditioner that cleans up the sine wave and monitors voltage, frequency and limits. They are not cheap. To see if you might need something like this, you can sometimes have the power company check it for you, but they will not be reliable, since they are basically tattling on themselves. If you have access to a battery and converter, or a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply), you could hook it up through them and see if the problem persists. Unfortunately, if all else fails, you either live with it or get a new PC.....I never have this problem, because I seldom turn mine off...Good Luck
Sep 30, 2014 06:25:19 #
tradergeorge wrote:
The last time I ran into something like this it wa... (show quote)
That makes sense. Never occurred to me. It is connected to a UPS.
Sep 30, 2014 06:32:45 #
Jerry,
(My 2 cents :) ) If the computer is turning itself on from a full shutdown, I wouldn't think that the problem is software related (viruses, processes, services, et. al.). My attention would go to the power supply, one of the least expensive things to change out. I'm betting that you don't turn off the power switch itself but just let the computer "shut down"?
Just a thought...
wm
(My 2 cents :) ) If the computer is turning itself on from a full shutdown, I wouldn't think that the problem is software related (viruses, processes, services, et. al.). My attention would go to the power supply, one of the least expensive things to change out. I'm betting that you don't turn off the power switch itself but just let the computer "shut down"?
Just a thought...
wm
Sep 30, 2014 06:33:41 #
Since the autobots and the hackers never sleep, I don't leave my internet connected to my computer when I am not at the computer regardless of the state of the computer. I have my computer and cablemodem next to each other and simply pull the ethernet cable from the computer.
RE: why the ethernet cable, I do not use wireless when I am in my home, since no wireless signal is as fast as an ethernet cable attaching the components. Just a point to those using the Adobe CC and wireless at the same time.
???? :thumbup:
RE: why the ethernet cable, I do not use wireless when I am in my home, since no wireless signal is as fast as an ethernet cable attaching the components. Just a point to those using the Adobe CC and wireless at the same time.
???? :thumbup:
Sep 30, 2014 06:40:26 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.