Not sure whether this is the proper category to post about this issue. My issue, however, has to do with my just pc shutting down suddenly without warning. So far since yesterday it's done it twice. After it shuts down like this I've been able to simply power up the pc again and it boots up no problem. I realize there's several possibilities, but I'd like some help with troubleshooting the cause and hopefully remedy this problem. Some of the possibilities, I understand, could be as follows, and I've commented briefly about each.
1. Virus/malware: Constantly been protected with Norton at all times, runs automatically all the time, monitoring and preventing any such threats. Been no sign of unusual system behavior otherwise.
2. Power supply issue: Maybe? But no indication otherwise of power supply interruption, running plugged into regular AC power outlet where I always run. Power supply component within pc failing? Need advice on ruling this possibility in or out...
3. Hard disk failing: Is the shutting down issue I describe a possible symptom? Any way to know?
4. Power-saving (sleep features, etc): None were set to on with this happened.
Any advice/comments appreciated. Can gladly provide more details if that can help troubleshoot.
1. Virus/malware: Constantly been protected with Norton at all times, runs automatically all the time, monitoring and preventing any such threats. Been no sign of unusual system behavior otherwise.
2. Power supply issue: Maybe? But no indication otherwise of power supply interruption, running plugged into regular AC power outlet where I always run. Power supply component within pc failing? Need advice on ruling this possibility in or out...
3. Hard disk failing: Is the shutting down issue I describe a possible symptom? Any way to know?
4. Power-saving (sleep features, etc): None were set to on with this happened.
Any advice/comments appreciated. Can gladly provide more details if that can help troubleshoot.