The simple way to fix the problem of sudden shutdowns of the computer

If unfortunately, you are using it, the computer will suddenly “slap” off once. You are wondering what error your computer has? There are many causes of this problem, the computer is suddenly shut down due to overheating, insufficient power supply, virus infection, hardware problems, …

Here are some measures to fix this sudden shutdown computer error. Try one at a time until your computer stops shutting down. All the measures listed below are applicable to Windows 10, Windows 8 / 8.1, and Windows 7.

1. Try with a different power supply

If the computer cannot be turned on after shutting down, it may be caused by the power supply. Try a different power supply and see if the problem gets fixed.

2. Turn off Fast Startup

Fast Startup can be the cause of your computer shutting down unexpectedly. So check if it’s enabled. If enabled, turn it off by following the steps below:

Step 1. Open Control Panel.

Step 2. View in mode Large icons and click Power Options.

Step 3. In the left pane, select Choose what the power buttons do.

Step 4. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.

Step 5. Scroll down to section Shutdown settings. If you see an option Turn on fast startup is selected, uncheck it and click on the button Save changes.

See also: Start Windows 10 “fast as the wind” with Fast Startup

3. Update motherboard drivers

To fix the problem, you can try updating motherboard driver. There are two ways for you to get the proper motherboard driver: perform the update manually or automatically.

Manually update the driver: You can manually update your motherboard driver by going to the manufacturer’s website and searching for the most recent appropriate driver. You should make sure to choose a driver that is compatible with your version of Windows.

Update driver automatically: If you do not have the time, computer skills and patience to manually update your motherboard driver, you can perform automatic updates using Diver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically detect your system and find the correct motherboard driver, then download and install it correctly.

Step 1: Download and install Driver Easy.

Step 2: Run Driver Easy and click the button Scan Now. Driver Easy will scan your computer and detect problematic drivers.

Step 3. Click the button Update next to the device to automatically download and install the correct driver version (you can do this with the free version).

Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version for all outdated drivers on your system (This requires an upgrade to the Pro version with full feature support and a 30-day money-back warranty. notice upgrade when click on button Update All).

See also: Terms to know when buying a motherboard

4. Check the system temperature

Most computers today are designed to turn off automatically if any of its contents get too hot. Typically, heat related problems occur when the computer is active, for example playing intense graphic computer games.

You should check your computer fan to see if it moves quickly and smoothly. If the fan noise is heard, it is because it has to operate excessively to cool other parts of the computer. Open the computer case to check the inside, see parts like the processor (heat absorber), video card and computer case fan.

Note: If your problem occurs on laptop you should not turn on the machine and instead check the fan next to the working computer for hot steam. You should buy a heatsink to help reduce the temperature.

The safe temperature should be 45-50 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature should not exceed 60 degrees Celsius. You can check the system temperature in the BIOS (Basic Input System). But note not all BIOS will display this information. If you are not sure how to access the BIOS, you can refer to the article How to access the BIOS on different computer models or search Google for the keyword “brand name + access to BIOS”. You should follow the steps in the manufacturer’s website.

You can also use the free utility to see the system temperature. If you’re not sure which utility to use, you can give HWMonitor a try. It’s made by CPUZ and you can count on it.

See also: Instructions to check the temperature of CPU, VGA, computer hard drive, laptop

If the temperature is high (above 60 degrees Celsius), you can do the two things below.

For desktop (Desktop)

• Check the back of the machine and remove any parts that are blocking the blower unit.
• Open the cover of the machine body (case) and check if the internal cables are blocking the air slots of the machine.
• Blow away dirt inside with a blow tool dedicated to the computer.
• Check one last time by turning on the computer with the body still open (case) and making sure that the blowers are working properly. If the fan stops working, the temperature will be higher than normal. So open the computer case and make sure the fan is running, if the fan fails, replace it with a new one.

For laptops (Laptop)

• Check where the laptop is located: Never put it on a pillow or blanket because they will block the air slots of the laptop.
• Consider adding a heatsink to your laptop to increase air circulation and cool the base. However, if you want to save money, the idea of ​​using a cardboard sheet will also help significantly in cooling the laptop base.
• Too much dust can cause the computer to overheat. So clean the computer especially the fans, filters, and openings of the base. But you should avoid taboos when doing this job

In case you want to clean the machine more thoroughly but are not “brave” enough to turn on the machine, bring the machine to a service center for technical experts to clean the inside details.

5. Update the BIOS

You can download and install the new BIOS utility from your PC manufacturer’s website. The steps to update the BIOS are complicated. You can get detailed steps on the manufacturer’s website or refer to the BIOS Upgrade Instructions article.

Incorrect BIOS updates can prevent your computer from booting. If you are not computer savvy, you should bring it to a repair shop.

6. Check if the computer is infected with viruses

Your computer may be infected with a virus or another type of malware, designed to shut down it under certain conditions. If your computer is turned off while executing a certain program at specific times of the day, it may have been infected with a virus.

If you think your computer may have been infected with a virus, download a reliable scanner. If you have a program installed, make sure the virus definitions are up to date, then run a full scan.

Refer to the article: 11 most effective anti-virus software for Windows 2021 to find yourself a suitable choice.

7. Check if there is a problem with the operating system

If, after following each of the recommendations above, your computer keeps shutting down suddenly then you are probably having an operating system-level problem. To see if that is the case, try the steps below.

B1: Reboot the computer and enter BIOS setup while the computer is booting.

B2: After you have loaded your computer into the BIOS setup, leave the computer alone.

If the computer doesn’t turn off after being in standby mode in the BIOS, your operating system settings may be corrupted. The article recommends that you restore Windows to the date before the computer automatically shut down for unknown reasons or delete everything and reinstall Microsoft Windows.

Wish you all success!

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