So, it's been a while. Learnt some valuable lessons. It WAS the Power Supply, 3 power supplies in fact, my original one which was failing, burnt out circuit board as it turns out, the...
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So, it's been a while. Learnt some valuable lessons. It WAS the Power Supply, 3 power supplies in fact, my original one which was failing, burnt out circuit board as it turns out, the...
I agree with your comments. They pretty much mirror my own thoughts. Programs like CC cleaner and Tune Up might have been usefull with older versions of Windows, but I find Windows 10 will pretty...
Thanks for responding. No, I don't use CCleaner or Tune Up. Why? Should I?
System tried twice to install Cumulative Update KB3193494. Failed after 100%. Rolled back changes, just like with Cumulative Update KB3189866. Any Ideas anyone? I have tried the various fixes...
Tablets and Laptops are popular because they are portable and, generally, cheaper than a Desktop. I have an ipad and a Laptop, they are good machines but lack the versatility and computing power...
Thanks Brink
Got fed up with this update. After Cumulative Update KB3189866 failed to complete for the fourth time and two attempts at a manual install I blocked it.
And you too Joan
Thanks for the update Brink.
Thank you softwaremaniac, It certainly would seem that it could be environmental. However, The new PSU came with a power cord, which I used. No, I haven't checked the house wiring but our Flat...
As I said in my reply I have accepted your advice. It hasn't made a difference but your advice is both logical and sound. Again Thank you.
My PC was was plugged into a power pack, also on the power pack is my Modem, monitor and printer. I now run the PC on a single outlet and the other items on a separate outlet. While it didn't...
Thank you Barman58, I thought I recognized that hairy face.
Thank you. It is plugged into a power pack. I will try your suggestion and let you know.
The really big update you just got was the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. You can turn off Windows Update by going to Control Panel - System and Security - Administrative Tools - Services. Double...
Perhaps the problem is not with your Computer, but rather with the internet itself, either the router or the service provider. Do you have another wireless connection to the internet so that you...
Just reporting in. Some older members may remember me from Sevenforums and Eightforums. I am well retired now and had a problem which I needed help with. I think I will keep in touch now, I...
A known and reported bug with the new build is that it will lock some users out. You can't get past the Start Screens because there is no keyboard or mouse. You have to persevere. Eventually you...
Yes, recently updated to the W10 Anniversary Update. I have confirmed as per your instruction the install is ver. 1607 Build 14393.82. As you might infer from my previous posts. I have done a...
Further to the above
I did the following :-
1. Replaced Motherboard. Still got regular hard resets, usually when system had been idle for a while. Doesn't seem to depend on Graphics load. ...
Thank you for the info. I will take your advice.
Thank you for your attention in this matter. The tests suggest a faulty Motherboard. I have decided to close this request for help and replace the motherboard.
Thank you for this advice.
Thank you for a very detailed response. I have followed each of the steps you have outlined, during the course of my troubleshooting. The problem remains. I will repeat them, in the order you...
Recently my PC has begun to do unexpected hard resets. I have an Asrock Z87 Extreme 6 motherboard with a Thermaltake 900w PSU, SLI'd Nvidea 560 GTX graphics, SSD and 3 HDD's in a thermaltake Level 10...