Need help with a computer virus problem

[Tom]

Microsoft security essentials won't even update anymore for me

 

[Relldaproblem]

Well, first off, check and make sure you don't have dust or anything on your laptop blocking airflow. I would also check the CPU temp. You can either check it in the BIOS, or download a program to check it (you can search on google for free programs for this). Check and make sure your fans are working. Might also want to check your battery and see if a different AC Adapter makes a difference.

Since you have trouble streaming videos, you may also want to update your video drivers.



Breh, trust me, I work on an IT help desk. Those things can cause your computer to shut down.

CPUs are usually programmed to automatically shut down if the temperature gets too high. And any of your PC components not getting enough power can cause problems including shutdowns or reboots. And I don't mean the outlet in the wall not working, I mean if your computers internal power supply is going bad or not outputting enough juice.

I would advise you to check your CPU temp and check your fans to make sure they're working. Just because your computer doesn't FEEL hot doesn't mean the CPU isn't getting too hot and shutting down. Also make sure there's no dust or anything like that blocking airflow.

I work in the IT field myself every things he's been sayn so far is spot on.

Rell Shyt

 

[Regular_P]

I downloaded Core Temp to check the temperature in my computer. It says 105 C is the max and my shyt is going over that. It'll stay in the 90s with dips into the 70s, then flare up over 100.

I'm assuming I need a new fan in my computer? My shyt keeps shutting down when I try to update Starcraft 2 now

I work in the IT field myself every things he's been sayn so far is spot on.

Rell Shyt

So do I need a new fan?

I have it sitting on a bag of cold vegetables wrapped in a towel and it's keeping it cool for the moment.

 

[Tom]

Microsoft security essentials won't even update anymore for me

 

[daze23]

I downloaded Core Temp to check the temperature in my computer. It says 105 C is the max and my shyt is going over that. It'll stay in the 90s with dips into the 70s, then flare up over 100.

I'm assuming I need a new fan in my computer? My shyt keeps shutting down when I try to update Starcraft 2 now

those are some high temps. is this a desktop or laptop? either way do your best to clean any heat sinks

 

[Regular_P]

those are some high temps. is this a desktop or laptop? either way do your best to clean any heat sinks

Laptop; what do I need to clean?

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

Laptop; what do I need to clean?

open up your whole shyt and blow out all the dust.
focus on the ventilation ports, fans and what not.

 

[acri1]

I downloaded Core Temp to check the temperature in my computer. It says 105 C is the max and my shyt is going over that. It'll stay in the 90s with dips into the 70s, then flare up over 100.

I'm assuming I need a new fan in my computer? My shyt keeps shutting down when I try to update Starcraft 2 now

Probably, if your laptop cpu temp is going over 90 then .


Like homie said, you can try cleaning out your heatsink to see if that helps (at lot of laptops have mad dust and other crap there) but other than that, you may need to replace the fan. If the fan is working then you might want to think about copping a laptop cooling pad.

Edit: Here's a decent guide I found for troubleshooting

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Laptop-Notebook-Overheating,review-1596.html


I would try the steps there before replacing the fan, unless the fan just isn't working of course.

 

[acri1]

I downloaded Core Temp to check the temperature in my computer. It says 105 C is the max and my shyt is going over that. It'll stay in the 90s with dips into the 70s, then flare up over 100.

I'm assuming I need a new fan in my computer? My shyt keeps shutting down when I try to update Starcraft 2 now

One other thing I forgot to mention, if I recall correctly Intel CPUs will usually shut off at 105C to prevent damage (not sure about AMD).

So if you're shyt is making out at 105, that's probably why. I bet that when you run a full virus scan or try to update Starcraft, the CPU gets busy enough that it hit 105 and shuts down. Less intense stuff (like partial scans) probably doesn't cause the CPU to get hot enough to shut down. So yeah, look into figuring out why your shyt is running so hot.