Solving My Computer's Unexpected Shutdowns

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The discussion centers on a recurring issue of unexpected computer shutdowns experienced by a user named Poirot. After formatting the hard drive and experiencing temporary relief, the shutdowns returned, suggesting a deeper issue. Participants in the forum identified potential causes, including malware infections such as trojans and the sasser worm, as well as the importance of system patches and firewall protection. The consensus indicates that both software vulnerabilities and hardware malfunctions could be contributing factors to the problem.

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  • Understanding of malware types, including trojans and worms
  • Knowledge of system patching and firewall configuration
  • Familiarity with computer hardware diagnostics
  • Experience with anti-malware tools and their limitations
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  • Research effective malware removal tools beyond standard anti-spyware programs
  • Learn about the sasser worm and its impact on system stability
  • Investigate hardware diagnostics tools to assess potential hardware failures
  • Explore best practices for maintaining system security, including regular updates and firewall settings
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This discussion is beneficial for computer users experiencing unexpected shutdowns, IT professionals troubleshooting system stability issues, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of malware and system security.

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Bonjour my friends:

To state my problem in short: My computer shuts down suddenly

Explaination: I have this problem occurring several times a year ago. I thought it was some sort of virus or worm that causes which I couldn't find this thing. I formatted my computer and guess what it didn't happen again. But with months passing and with no effective protection program, my computer was invaded by nasty trojans and spywares and I couldn't solve this problem with regular anti spyware programs. The problem of shutting down suddenly resurfaced again. I formatted the harddrive and everything works fine but my compture still and with no warning shuts down. This problem is happening more frequently now and I found no reason for that.

Could this be a hardware problem? Or is it some software problem?

I appreciate those who will help out.

Poirot.
 
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Did you patch your system? Are you running a firewall? It may simply be the sasser worm crashing your computer remotely.
 
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