My computer will work for a while and then it powers off.

I have a macbook pro. Just today I have had problems with it all of a sudden powering off and I have to restart it. When i do, it does it again. I have updated all of the updates but I have never had this problem and don't know what to do. Has this happened to anyone else?
Michelle

Basic troubleshooting techniques for any problem
Restart the computer = joy?
Reset the router = joy?
Restart the computer in Safe Mode = joy?
ask yourself "What changed immediately preceding the onset of the problem?" = Anything... hardware, software, cabling, environment (interference source)
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Basic troubleshooting techniques for any problem
Restart the computer = joy?
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Restart the computer in Safe Mode = joy?
ask yourself "What changed immediately preceding the onset of the problem?" = Anything... hardware, software, cabling, environment (interference source)
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