My computer just shuts down when im on it

my computer just shuts down when im on it it stays on for awhile then it shuts down

Hi,
What is your machine and its OS ? What are you doing when it shut down ? Most likely due to heat, keep it cooler may help:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/keep-laptop-cool-172740363.html
Regards.
BH
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