Quote Originally Posted by Bijo
  1. When the machine is activated via the on/off button it takes a while to load. Then after I have selected the user to log in as usually the loading stops very soon after.
  2. It then automatically and abruptly reboots. It then either shows me the menu to select a mode to start in or it simply proceeds to normally go into Windows after which the same occurrence takes place again and again.
  3. I also heard suspicious sounds from the machine. First the constant middle sound which appears normal, then suddenly this stops as a higher sound dominates which is occasionally a bit choppy in nature.
  4. But now I have noticed the screen stayed black for a reasonably long time as the machine started and it made strange hacking or choppy sounds. While this occurred, the reset button did not function nor did the on/off button. Then it abruptly rebooted after which the menu to select an operating mode was displayed. (I am now typing this message in Safe Mode with Networking.)


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I require good advice to uphold this apparatus. What are your recommendations?
1. The older the installation of your windows system the longer it takes to load.
2. rebooting is bad. The "select mode" menu will appear anytime that Windows hasn't started correctly. The constant rebooting means you have a serious problem.
3. This is interesting. I recommend to open the case and check what parts make what sounds. While you're under your desk clean all fans. The "middle sound" could be your power unit and the "higher" sound could be your graphics card. Your machine would reboot to protect itself from overheating if cooling is not sufficient. This can be caused by clogged fans.
4. The choppy sound could be from your harddisks reading head. Being able to run the machine in safemode indicates that the disk is still usable, though.

Causes for constant rebooting I came across: corrupt power cable (the ones from the PSU to the components can break), dirty fans, damaged RAM, near-dead Harddisk.

Good Luck.

R'as