Re: Unexpected Power Off

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From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 09/06/04 

Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 14:27:54 -0700

Anita D. wrote:

> The computer will power down randomly, particularly when I
> run Spy Bot or NAV. I think it's a worm or virus, but
> don't know for sure. Any ideas would be appreciated. I
> don't think it's a hardware problem. I left the computer
> on all night and it was fine. It only seems to happen
> when I'm running these scans.

Run the scans in Safe Mode. Does the power off still happen?

Malke 

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