Computer Keeps Shutting Down Virus - What can I do if my computer randomly keeps shutting off ... - Check the backside of the laptop.. When ever i try to do a virus scan of late my system just shuts down. Hi all, whenever i am scanning my computer for virus,it was shutting down.i have kaspersky total security,it shuts down when scan is just 10% into it.i scanned with superantispyware and found some tracking cookies,removed them but still no solution.whenever i try to scan with malwarebytes it shuts down,tried in safe mode,same thing.a peculiar pattern i have noticied is that,if i restart it. Pc shuts down seconds after logging in it just started happening about 35 minutes prior to posting this (it was working normally up until this happened). If you have a desktop pc, then clean its fans, cooler accessories, and other hardware parts regularly. This virus causes unexpected changes in your computer and makes vital changes in your computer operating system.
Joined apr 16, 2002 messages 72,115. Hi all, whenever i am scanning my computer for virus,it was shutting down.i have kaspersky total security,it shuts down when scan is just 10% into it.i scanned with superantispyware and found some tracking cookies,removed them but still no solution.whenever i try to scan with malwarebytes it shuts down,tried in safe mode,same thing.a peculiar pattern i have noticied is that,if i restart it. Overheating is the most common cause for the computer to randomly shut down. Hardware failure in your computer can also lead to this issue. Ever since this problem has been occuring, i have been getting more popups lately.
Hopefully it starts working better. If anyone knows what to do, please help. This virus causes unexpected changes in your computer and makes vital changes in your computer operating system. I figured it was just a mod conflict and decided to try playing a different game just to be sure. The longer it is on the more it shuts off. Your computer may be infected with a virus or other malware that is designed to shut down your computer upon certain conditions. Before i could get back to the computer to write down the name it shut down. Norton's found and deleted 1 virus (can't remember the name) but my computer fans and hard drive fans seem to be always going, and during all the scans it shuts down.
It shuts down during the nortons virus scan.
You see, upss have a spec called switchover time that's different for each one of them. It could be infections of some sort try a norton full scan in safe mode (see help and support from the start menu). Computer virus the most common cause of computer keeps shutting down is a computer virus. Sounds like a power supply problem. I have run the antivirus scan 3 more times. I have run hjt and here is my log details, but i am at a loss as to where the problem may be. Open the task manger and click on the processes tab and the cpu tab and memory tab can be clicked to sort from high to low and check what is happening when the computer shuts down. A few hours later a screen saying configuring updates don't shut down computer popped up and after that i got a message saying exactly this: If it does stay on then your motherboard is shot. Hi all, whenever i am scanning my computer for virus,it was shutting down.i have kaspersky total security,it shuts down when scan is just 10% into it.i scanned with superantispyware and found some tracking cookies,removed them but still no solution.whenever i try to scan with malwarebytes it shuts down,tried in safe mode,same thing.a peculiar pattern i have noticied is that,if i restart it. If your computer seems to be turning off when executing a certain program at specific times of the day, it could be infected. I tried puting the computer back to factory settings by using a recover cd but every time i do my problem comes back instantly. When ever i try to do a virus scan of late my system just shuts down.
There are several types of viruses that can cause a computer to shut down by itself. When i tried scanning with malware bytes in safe mode the computer also shuts down by itself. The computer is able to find viruses (which i can't check the names of) but simply shuts down before the scan is over. If it shuts down sounds like a nastty virus. Windoes xp home edition, pentium 4 3.0ghz/1.5gb ram.
I first tried scanning with norton in safe mode but right after the scan starts the computer shuts down by itself. Hopefully it starts working better. If it shuts down sounds like a nastty virus. If you believe your computer may be infected with a virus, download a free scanner. I was burning a dvd and the pc attempted to shut down, but i kept mashing the escape key until the dvd finished burning. By default, the shutdown process will be delayed by 30 seconds. You should suspect that your computer is attacked by virus or malware if it shuts down when you execute a certain program/tool at specific times (for example, laptop keeps shutting down on startup). The computer is able to find viruses (which i can't check the names of) but simply shuts down before the scan is over.
Ever since this problem has been occuring, i have been getting more popups lately.
My toshiba is a little over a year old. When i tried scanning with malware bytes in safe mode the computer also shuts down by itself. Simply put, it is the time taken by a ups to switch over to its battery backup in the case of a power failure. My laptop keeps shutting down when open due to virus in internet connectiion??? It shuts down during the nortons virus scan. If anyone knows what to do, please help. When ever i try to do a virus scan of late my system just shuts down. The computer is able to find viruses (which i can't check the names of) but simply shuts down before the scan is over. I tried puting the computer back to factory settings by using a recover cd but every time i do my problem comes back instantly. Check the backside of the laptop. You definitely have a virus. By default, the shutdown process will be delayed by 30 seconds. I first tried scanning with norton in safe mode but right after the scan starts the computer shuts down by itself.
Some viruses and other infections are designed to cause system crashes, including computer shutdowns. The computer is able to find viruses (which i can't check the names of) but simply shuts down before the scan is over. I have run hjt and here is my log details, but i am at a loss as to where the problem may be. If you believe your computer may be infected with a virus, download a free scanner. It could be infections of some sort try a norton full scan in safe mode (see help and support from the start menu).
When i tried scanning with malware bytes in safe mode the computer also shuts down by itself. Try to wiggle the wire in the back. When ever i try to do a virus scan of late my system just shuts down. Ckii also froze occasionally but worked most of the time. Some viruses and other infections are designed to cause system crashes, including computer shutdowns. Isithedmypants august 9, 2010 at 06:37:22 specs: By default, the shutdown process will be delayed by 30 seconds. The irregular power supply can also be the reason that your computer shuts down randomly.
I tried puting the computer back to factory settings by using a recover cd but every time i do my problem comes back instantly.
Hopefully it starts working better. I know this is a virus/spyware issue and not a computer overheat issue. If it does stay on then your motherboard is shot. If your computer seems to be turning off when executing a certain program at specific times of the day, it could be infected. A few hours later a screen saying configuring updates don't shut down computer popped up and after that i got a message saying exactly this: Now, my computer shuts off all the time without warning. There are several types of viruses that can cause a computer to shut down by itself. Hi, i hope my computer stays up long enough to get this posted. You should suspect that your computer is attacked by virus or malware if it shuts down when you execute a certain program/tool at specific times (for example, laptop keeps shutting down on startup). When i tried scanning with malware bytes in safe mode the computer also shuts down by itself. I am thinking it may be some kind power cord/connection problem. My laptop keeps shutting down when open due to virus in internet connectiion??? I was burning a dvd and the pc attempted to shut down, but i kept mashing the escape key until the dvd finished burning.