Levis Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I speak English accented Hindi and Indian accented English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) Unfortunately my English accent is only partly English-accented (and I have only a slight accent anyway), but I have to agree with you. Cockney accents are my favourites. I speak English accented Hindi and Indian accented English. A winning combination Edited September 17, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I speak ugly American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 The shutting down and restarting usually signals a problem with the power supply. I had that problem. I had mine replaced for $45.00. It's so funny, when I read this last week, I thought about the occasional reboot, but I'm pretty sure that was simply over-maxing-out the ram, always need more ram. Or a conflict in I/O, or something like that, but just yesterday the fan in the power supply started sounding like a friggin' busted chainsaw, so I stopped into NCC and picked up a PS for $29. Aaaaaah, now I can sleep tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 As well as the spontaneous re-booting and frozen screen problems... Sometimes (i.e. occasionally) the computer just switches itself off completely and can't be switched on again unless I unplug it from the mains, then plug it in again. Does this provide any clues as to the likely problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Another thing I've noticed is that if I'm on Songfacts and decide to listen to some music on the PC at the same time, the act of clicking on "My Music" to access my music files seems to precipitate immediate* close-down / re-boot. *or fairly soon afterwards, i.e. during first track playing. Maybe this is just a figment of my imagination (that the two "events" are linked) but it's really frustrating when it happens.... } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm still thinking power supply. Is it connected to a power strip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm not sure what you mean by "a power strip". (Curse my techno-ignorance and this language barrier...) If you mean "a multi-socket adaptor" (i.e, an extension lead with access for four electric plugs) then the answer is "Yes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Yes, the power strip thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 You think a new extension/power socket might change everything??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Could be something as simple as a problem with the occasional power surge, or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taufel Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I blame the millenium bug.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 It's so funny, when I read this last week, I thought about the occasional reboot, but I'm pretty sure that was simply over-maxing-out the ram, always need more ram. You think a new extension/power socket might change everything??? What about more ram ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 I tend to agree. Do a Ctrl+Alt+Del and click on the performance tab (center) and see what it says. Also consider that a stick of ram could have a bad chip (chip set) they can be defective and go bad. Relatively small investment a 512MB DDR 184Pin is around $55-60. How many slots do you have, what size. 256 is around $35 a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 The shutting down and restarting usually signals a problem with the power supply. . UncleJoe, You Are A WINNER! I tried quite a few of the suggestions here, starting with those that were free, then the cheapest, etc. Yesterday I bought a new power supply (£20), removed the old one and installed the new : quite a triumph for such a technophobe as myself. Seems to have done the trick. Two evenings in a row: no re-boots. Fantastic! So big thanks to you for pointing me in the right direction, but also to everyone else too. This has been a valuable learning experience for me. I have a better idea how to keep my PC in good running order, dust-free, etc. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oops, I should've sent you this: KEEPING AN EYE OUT FOR A FAILING POWER SUPPLY Wall sockets deliver 120 volts. But most computers need 3.3, 5 and 12 volts for their various components. Delivering the correct voltage is the job of the power supply. It sits at the top rear of the computer. It includes a fan, which blows out the back of the computer. Power supply failure can be traced to heat, usually. And that generally is caused by fan failure. A failing power supply can deliver the wrong voltage, damaging components. If you suspect the power supply is dying, see if its fan works. If so, be sure dirt isn't clogging the air vents. On a scale of 1 to 10, power supply replacement is about a 3. They attach with screws through the back plate. Open the computer and study the power connections to the components. Make a chart if necessary. You can get a new power supply at an electronics store. The old supply will have a description on it with the number of watts (250 to 350 watts is common). Use that as the minimum on your replacement. If you have added drives or other gadgets to the computer, you may need more. Figure on spending $50-$100 and about 15 minutes to get the job done. Not too late for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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