My computer keeps restarting again. What should i do?

@pratik87 (1927)
India
April 13, 2009 9:28pm CST
When i switch on the power to my pc it starts to boot up and shows an error A:drive error i get the option to continue which i use but it restarts and shows the same problem before the desktop appears. I had this problem a few days back. I didnt use the pc for a day but from the next day the pc would boot and i could work on it although it still showed the error message at startup. Why do i get this problem and how do i fix it?
6 responses
Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
14 Apr 09
If you computer is the same as mine and you don't have drive A, hit the Del button after you switch it on. That way you'll be brought to your sistem BIOS. Choose Standard CMOS Features - set the Drive A to none - hit Esc - choose Save & Exit Setup before you leave. If the error still appear after that, take it to a professional.
pratik87
@pratik87 (1927)
• India
15 Apr 09
Ok thanks ill try that. Im not getting anything on the monitor screen right but when i do i will do that. By the way what was the reason you were getting that error.
ctais_phoenix
@ctais_phoenix (54)
• China
14 Apr 09
Is the A: drive your flopy drive? If It is, I think you should get your flopy fixd or just change a new one.
pratik87
@pratik87 (1927)
• India
14 Apr 09
My computer cpu does not have a floppy drive
elsoft12
@elsoft12 (1821)
• India
14 Apr 09
Hi Pratik.Make sure you didnot forget in the disk drives.If there isnt anythin.Then I would say open up the CPU chassis and clean the fan.Sometimes the fan gathers a lot of dust and it can be a reason as well.And if it still isnt working,then probably its something to be with your SMPS power unit,for which you may need to consult a hardware guy around.I hope this helps you in troubleshooting.Good Luck.
pratik87
@pratik87 (1927)
• India
14 Apr 09
Ok maybe i will try that if the problem does not resolve by itself. Thanks for replying. Happy mylotting.
marquis
@marquis (159)
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
If your PC is keep on rebooting or restarting again and again automatically, it means that there is virus affected your computer. You should bring your computer to the nearest computer help center so that computer technicians can check on your computer. I suggest that even if you have a good anti-virus, it's non sense if yo9u do not use it. Scan your computer regularly, before and after using it.
pratik87
@pratik87 (1927)
• India
14 Apr 09
I have got panda security antivisus which updates everyday. But what does the A:disk error signify?
cyrus123
@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I've never heard of anything like this. I wish I could help you but when it comes to working on computers, I don't know anything about them.
abhi_arora
@abhi_arora (181)
• India
22 Jul 09
try installing a new copy of the operating system .....if u find it unable to do so then i think there is a problem wid ur BIOS.