Laptop's dying?

[RainerWolfram]

Try swapping your ram modules around - there should be 2 ram slots.

I tried this for my cousin's laptop and it stopped malfunctioning again

[TrueLight]

if its a virus or any malware

post a hijackthis log (http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/) and if u can scan your computer with malwarebytesantimalware (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Malwarebytes-AntiMalware/1186760019/1) to spywareinfoforum and they can help u out

maybe try entering safe mode

http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/index.php?&CODE=00

read through this
http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/index.php?showtopic=60955

[GerrySly]

when you start up your comp, you know when DOS or watever its called starts up? try going into settings and find where it says that you can go back to a date when your comp was working fine... i cant remember how i did this but i did do this once and everything went back to normal because it erases everything that occurred on the comp after that date...
i hope that made some sense

edit: system restore i think its called

The thing when you start up is called BIOS and system restore isn't on BIOS (BIOS OS)

Yeah sounds like a battery problem, like your battery or charger is fucked. Maybe take it into a computer store and ask them if you can try a spare battery in front of them. That'll save you from spending some cash

[stonecold]

Overheating could definately be the cause.

What does your battery say when you start the computer?

+1

It is either overheating, or some of the hardware needs replacing.
What brand it the laptop.  I will ROFL if you say Toshiba.

[brightsky]

Um..It's a HP.

[samuch]

the place to get them fixed is near monash uni.... we jus had them fix up our speakers

[brightsky]

Ooh, can you give me the address and contact number?

[stonecold]

Can you run Windows on it, or is it completely screwed?

If it is screwed and overheating, boost it up to get some air flow and try and run the recovery so you can get windows to run.  Putting it near an aircon may also help.

If you can get it to work, then install a program called coretemp, and that will monitor your CPU temp so we can gauge if that is the problem.

[samuch]

contact hours 9-5 weekdays
95182500
clayton, corner of west all and centre road
im sure you can ask their exact address over the phone

[brightsky]

Can you run Windows on it, or is it completely screwed?

If it is screwed and overheating, boost it up to get some air flow and try and run the recovery so you can get windows to run.  Putting it near an aircon may also help.

If you can get it to work, then install a program called coretemp, and that will monitor your CPU temp so we can gauge if that is the problem.

Yep, I can run Windows on it. The only problem (excluding the viral infections that may have permeated the system already) is the constant shutting down.

stonecold, what do you mean by boosting it up?

Yep, I'll try the software. It's only been happening these few months, which are prob some of the hottest months in Victoria, so it might be playing up cos of that.

Thanks for you help!

[brightsky]

contact hours 9-5 weekdays
95182500
clayton, corner of west all and centre road
im sure you can ask their exact address over the phone

Ah thanks, shall call them tomorrow!

[stonecold]

Can you run Windows on it, or is it completely screwed?

If it is screwed and overheating, boost it up to get some air flow and try and run the recovery so you can get windows to run.  Putting it near an aircon may also help.

If you can get it to work, then install a program called coretemp, and that will monitor your CPU temp so we can gauge if that is the problem.

Yep, I can run Windows on it. The only problem (excluding the viral infections that may have permeated the system already) is the constant shutting down.

stonecold, what do you mean by boosting it up?

Yep, I'll try the software. It's only been happening these few months, which are prob some of the hottest months in Victoria, so it might be playing up cos of that.

Thanks for you help!

I mean like place some erasers or something underneath each of the corners to raise the machine up from your desk, creating airflow and reducing system temperature.

If you can get it to run for a couple of hours without turning off, then backup your files and attempt a system recovery to get rid of the viruses.

[brightsky]

Ok, I'm probably leaning towards buying a new laptop. If I do, I've got two choices:

1. MAC1 MacBook 13"

2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 4GB DDR memory
250 GB Hard drive
8 x DVD/CD burner NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics
Built in 7 hour battery
2.7 cm thin
2.13 kg

3 year warranty
Extra magsafe power adaptor
STM Armour bag
3 year insurance
8GB USB Memory Stick

Price: $2199.00

2. TRIDENT Acer TravelMate 4730-872G16Mn

Processor Model: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
Screen Size: 14.1" WXGA Widescreen
System RAM installed: 4GB DDR2-667 Memory
Hard Disk: 160 GB Hard Drive
Media Device: DVD Super Multi Drive (Dual Layer)
Card Reader: 5-in-1
Wireless LAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 - 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth
Battery: 6-cell 2.2
Video Graphics: Shared Memory (UMA)
FingerPrint Reader: None
Camera: Acer CrystalEye webcam
Modem/ Network: 56K/Gigabit
USB Ports: Three
eSATA/HDMI/FIR: No/Yes/No
Warranty: 3 Year ONSITE NBD within 50 kms - C87
Weight: 2.35 kg with 6-cell battery pack/2.51 kg with 9-cell battery pack
Dimensions: 336(W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm

Bundle includes:
3 Years Insurance
2 x AC Adapters
8GB USB Key
Education Carry Bag

Price: $2230

Its only gonna be for school use, but I don't know anything about IT, and don't know which one suits me better. Any advice/suggestions would be great!

[the.watchman]

Mac Mac Mac!!! I've been a Mac user almost all my life, and they have never let me down.
No stuff-ups or anything. Also, no viruses (Macs don't get as many viruses).
So I suggest the Mac. Good luck buying!

[brightsky]

My only concern for Mac is that it's really hard to use, with its scrolling and stuff. But I guess that's just something to get used to?