Re: Automatic log off and shutdown

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 06/28/04


Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:52:00 -0700

Hi Les,

Chkd the sys event log. You and Jonathan were right on. It
is being shutdown every 30minutes because it is not a DC
(yet). I did not complete the initial config. Thanks for
the leads. That was it.

M Cherry

>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Charlie,
>
>Shutdowns of this nature fall into about 4 categories.
>
>a) failing UPS (try none, or another, or testing the one
you have)
>b) failing server hardware, hardware incompatbilites,
driver
>incompatabilites. Often, you may have a blue screen error
(stop). If you can
>get the first line of the stop code, that helps -
otherwise check the system
>and application event logs for clues.
>c) incorrect or incomplete installation of SBS. If this
is the case, the SBS
>should give you a reason for shutting down - check the
event logs.
>d) some malware can cause this - what antivirus
protection do you use.
>
>If you can do a little research, especially checking the
event logs - and
>perhaps list the 3rd party software you have installed -
it should lead some
>direction.
>
>Also, what task are you performing when the server shuts
down, is it always
>the same task?
>Is the shutdown happening on any kind of frequency, such
as a certain number
>of days, hours, or at the same time of day each time?
>
>--
>Les Connor [SBS MVP]
>-------------------------------------
>SBS Rocks !
>
>
>
>"charlie130" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in message
>news:221d801c45cd0$b04129b0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
>> I recently loaded SBS 2003 on my home office server
which
>> normally stays powered up 24/7/365. It appears that it
is
>> shutting down on its own. Tonight while I have been
using
>> it, it logged off and completely powered down the server
>> twice.
>>
>> I have scanned for virus/trojans/worms with no result.
The
>> system is fully patched and I have Zone Alarm Pro for my
>> firewall. I also have the power control set to not turn
>> off at all. This is strange symptom.
>>
>> Has anyone experienced this and if you have, what did
you
>> do to eliminate this problem? Thanks.
>
>
>.
>



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