My computer shuts off and gives me a bluescreen

[keiona80]

My computer shuts off gives me a blue screen after about an hour, someimes longer, sometimes shorter. I'm not sure if it's software, hardware, drivers, or what really.

 

[Tmagic650]

What is this computers make and model? Is it a laptop or desktop computer?

 

[keiona80]

It is a desktop computer
Microsoft windoows xp media center edition version2002 service pack 3
Amd athlon(tm) 64 processor 3400+ 2.39 ghz 2.00 gb ram

 

[Tmagic650]

Try doing a XP repair:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

 

[keiona80]

I tried, but I am able to really understand those directions and Iam scaredf to mess something up. Also, I dont have any floppy discs. I can figure my way somewhat around a computer but not completely computer savvy.

 

[Tmagic650]

This may be caused by a bad power supply, so you might be better off by taking this computer to a repair shop

 

[keiona80]

A bad power supply? from the computer or my wall outlet? Wish I had money to take it to a shop. So you are unable to help? Is there another forum like this you know of that I can maybe try? I did just get help removing some MAJOR virus problems on another computer from this forum. I thought this would have to be way easier to deal with than that was.

 

[mailpup]

Tmagic650 is referring to the computer's power supply. Do you have access to another power supply you can temporarily swap out to test with?

 

[Tmagic650]

XP is no longer supported. Your computer is probably getting very old now and it is in need of repair. No other forum can "fix" this for you. It needs hands on help

 

[keiona80]

Yes I have another computer if thats what you mean would it help if Itold you what the blue screen says, just in case it says:

STOP 0xBAD0B0B0 0x00000008 0xBAD0B0B0 0x00000003

 

[keiona80]

Still awaiting a response, but if you really can't help I understand