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re: Computer shuts off when trying to run windows
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Jen L.
(50 messages posted)
I will try the grease. The problem with running that program is the computer won't
stay on but for about 30 seconds.
On Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 6:08 am, appleoddity wrote:
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>CPUs are pretty sensitive to overheating. THere has to be a solid connection between
>the heatsink and the CPU, and thermal grease is what does that. After a period
of
>time the grease hardens up and, especially after you remove the heatsink, you need
>to remove the old and reapply the new. Its just something to try. Like I said,
>sounds like a hardware issue, but a good test of that would be to let the memory
>tester I told you about run.. See if it is able to run for an extended period of
>time or not. It will heat the CPU as good as any stress tester.
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