Z998 randomly shuts down and restarts
My Z998 phone is having trouble shutting itself down and restarting randomly and mulitple times in a row. The battery is not low and all apps have been deleted. Any ideas of what to do to avoid having to buy a new phone? This started just days after my warranty expired. Thanks!
Hello @emillmier
Try removing, inspecting, and then reinserting the battery:
Turn off the device, then remove the cover and battery.
Check that metallic battery contacts are clean and free of any corrosion, dust, adhesives, or other residue that may interfere with the connection.
If necessary, clean accessible battery terminals using a rubber pencil eraser.
Never use solvents or liquids of any kind to clean battery or device terminals.
Put the battery back in the device, replace the cover, and power the device on. Learn how to remove and insert the battery
If that does not work for you, then I would recommend performing a backup and then restoring your phone to factory settings.
After restoring, if the phone continues to have the same issues, then it would most likely need replacement.
I hope this helps!
Charise
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1. This is a comment on what you should and should not do to protect yourself from malicious software ("malware") that circulates on the Internet. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
If you find this comment too long or too technical, read only sections 5, 6, and 10.
OS X now implements three layers of built-in protection specifically against malware, not counting runtime protections such as execute disable, sandboxing, system library randomization, and address space layout randomization that may also guard against other kinds of exploits.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically checked for updates once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets.
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
As new versions of OS X are released, it's not clear whether Apple will indefinitely continue to maintain the XProtect database of older versions such as 10.6. The security of obsolete system versions may eventually be degraded. Security updates to the code of obsolete systems will stop being released at some point, and that may leave them open to other kinds of attack besides malware.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been a second layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't necessarily been tested by Apple, but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. That may not mean much if the developer lives in a country with a weak legal system (see below.)
Gatekeeper doesn't depend on a database of known malware. It has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could simply ignore the consequences of distributing codesigned malware.
An App Store developer could find a way to bypass Apple's oversight, or the oversight could fail due to human error.
For the reasons given above, App Store products, and other applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed, are safer than others, but they can't be considered absolutely safe. "Sandboxed" applications may prompt for access to private data, such as your contacts, or for access to the network. Think before granting that access. Sandboxing security is based on user input. Never click through any request for authorization without thinking.
4. Starting with OS X 10.8.3, a third layer of protection has been added: a "Malware Removal Tool" (MRT). MRT runs automatically in the background when you update the OS. It checks for, and removes, malware that may have evaded the other protections via a Java exploit (see below.) MRT also runs when you install or update the Apple-supplied Java runtime (but not the Oracle runtime.) Like XProtect, MRT is effective against known threats, but not against unknown ones. It notifies you if it finds malware, but otherwise there's no user interface to MRT.
5. The built-in security features of OS X reduce the risk of malware attack, but they're not absolute protection. The first and best line of defense is always going to be your own intelligence. With the possible exception of Java exploits, all known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "Trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you always stay within a safe harbor of computing practices. How do you know what is safe?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is unsafe.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software that purports to help you do something that's illegal or that infringes copyright, such as saving streamed audio or video for reuse without permission, is unsafe. All YouTube "downloaders" are outside the safe harbor, though not all are necessarily harmful.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe. For instance, if a web page warns you that Flash is out of date, do not follow an offered link to an update. Go to the Adobe website to download it, if you need it at all.
Even signed applications, no matter what the source, should not be trusted if they do something unexpected, such as asking for permission to access your contacts, your location, or the Internet for no obvious reason.
"FREE WI-FI !!!" networks in public places are unsafe unless you can verify that the network is not a trap (which you probably can't.) Even then, do not download any software or transmit any private information while connected to such a network, regardless of where it seems to come from or go to.
6. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was always a bad idea, and Java's developers have proven themselves incapable of implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style virus affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful.
Fortunately, client-side Java on the Web is obsolete and mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice. Forget about playing games or other non-essential uses of Java.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a task on a specific site, enable Java only for that site in Safari. Never enable Java for a public website that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, login-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a lock icon in the address bar with the abbreviation "https" when visiting a secure site.
Follow the above guidelines, and you’ll be as safe from malware as you can practically be. The rest of this comment concerns what you should not do to protect yourself.
7. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good, if they do any good at all. Any database of known threats is always going to be out of date. Most of the danger is from unknown threats. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use one of the free anti-virus products in the Mac App Store — nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
To recognize malware, the software depends on a database of known threats, which is always at least a day out of date. Most of the real danger comes from highly targeted "zero-day" attacks that are not yet recognized.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
8. An anti-malware product from the App Store, such as "ClamXav," doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
An anti-virus app is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
Anti-virus software may be able to tell you which particular trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use the software unless an institutional policy requires it.
The ClamXav developer won't try to "upsell" you to a paid version of the product. Other developers may do that. Don't be upsold. For one thing, you should not pay to protect Windows users from the consequences of their choice of computing platform. For another, a paid upgrade from a free app will probably have the disadvantages mentioned in section 7.
9. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.
10. As a Mac user you don't have to live in fear that your computer may be infected every time you install software, read email, or visit a web page. But neither should you assume that you will always be safe from exploitation, no matter what you do. The greatest harm done by security software is precisely its selling point: it makes people feel safe. They may then feel safe enough to take risks from which the software doesn't protect them. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices. -
Why is my macbook pro randomly shutting down and restarting?
My macbook pro is randomly shutting down and restarting. It started a couple days ago and seems to happen completely randomly. I did a extended hardware test and no problems were found. I reset the SMC and that didn’t work. Battery is charged and I don’t think its overheating. Im using Mavericks 10.9.1. Someone please help because I can’t even use my mac for anything lately and its really annoying.
If you have more than one user account, these instructions must be carried out as an administrator.
Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Console in the icon grid.
Step 1
Make sure the title of the Console window is All Messages. If it isn't, select All Messages from the SYSTEM LOG QUERIES menu on the left. If you don't see that menu, select
View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar.
Enter "BOOT_TIME" (without the quotes) in the search box. Note the timestamps of those log messages, which refer to the times when the system was booted. Now clear the search box and scroll back in the log to the last boot time after you had the problem. Select the messages logged before the boot, while the system was unresponsive or was failing to shut down. Copy them to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Paste into a reply to this message (command-V). Please include the BOOT_TIME message at the end of the log extract.
If there are runs of repeated messages, post only one example of each. Don’t post many repetitions of the same message.
When posting a log extract, be selective. In most cases, a few dozen lines are more than enough.
Please do not indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
Important: Some private information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting.
Step 2
Still in Console, look under System Diagnostic Reports for crash or panic logs, and post the entire contents of the most recent one, if any. In the interest of privacy, I suggest you edit out the “Anonymous UUID,” a long string of letters, numbers, and dashes in the header of the report, if present (it may not be.) Please don’t post any other kind of report — it will be very long and not helpful. -
Macbook Pro Randomly Shuts Down and Restarts
Hi There,
This issue appears to have occured for other people in different forms but there does not appear to have been a conclusive answer to the problem, so here's hoping someone here might be able to provide some further insight into the issue, and with some luck, a solution.
I have an early 2008 MacBook Pro running OS X 10.7.2 (plugged-in to power) that has started to randomly shut down and then restart itself (goes through all the start up screens; Apple logo etc.). It doesn't appear to be just a straight restart of the machine, but it shuts down, and then a couple of seconds later, reboots, as though it is two different actions...
The computer does this pretty randomly, and now quite often. It happens when applications are running, Safari for example, and when nothing is running and i just go to open Finder or use Spotlight.
I haven't had this issue in the past (some 3+ years of full time use now) and as far as i'm aware, nothing changed on the computer immediately prior to the issue occuring (no updates, installs etc.).
I've checked the systen log which, each time the issue occurs, returns the message 'Previous Shutdown Cause: -128'. I've sought reference as to what this refers to, but it would appear to be a mystery to the WWW.
I have tried the following solutions with no success:
- Proper restart and reboot of system;
- Repair permissions;
- Reset SMC;
- Reinstall OS X.
Any thoughts on what the problem is, what the '-128' refers to, or what more i can try to solve the issue?
Your help is much appreciated! Thanks.I know this is a really old thread, and everyone's probably already bought new computers now. However, I'm still using my 2010 MacBook Pro and have been experiencing this very frustrating issue. However, I think I just found a way to open a finder window that prevents the shut down. In Finder>Preferences>General, under "New Finder windows show", I had "All my files" selected (BAD?), which probably was the cause, because setting that to "Desktop" instead has prevented shut downs, for now. Just thought I should share this tip, in case anyone else suffers from this annoying issue. If anyone has a better tip or a real fix, please post a reply! There are still people, like myself, working on these older machines who would appreciate the info. THANKS!
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Mid 2010 15" Macbook Pro Random Shut down and Restart
I know this questions have more than likely come up a few times. But I have a mid 2010 15" Macbook pro that, for the last year, has randomly shut-down and restated displaying an error message each time. I have had this computer into three different computer repair shops over the last few months, two of which were apple certified, and have had a range of reasons provided for the issue. Anything from Motherboard to hard drive to virus. I have replaced the hard drive, did a complete reformat three times, and downgraded my OSX. But I still have the same issue. I recently came across some support tickets referring to an issue with this model of Mac, something to do with the graphics card. I downloaded a program that was supposed to be a work around, but am still having shutdown issues. I also heard that apple did a free replacement of the motherboard on these machines within 3 yeas of purchase. Obviously I am past that point, but I was hoping that there would be some other suggestions. I have ran an etrecheck on my machine and have attached it below. Can anyone provided any ideas of how I can fix this without having to buy a new motherboard?
Thanks for the help...
Cheers,
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated April 1, 2015 at 11:29:41 AM NDT
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) (Technical Specifications)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 507
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics - VRAM: 288 MB
Color LCD 1440 x 900
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.9.5 (13F1066) - Time since boot: 0:38:12
Disk Information: ℹ️
Crucial_CT512MX100SSD1 disk0 : (512.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macbook Pro (disk0s2) / : 511.25 GB (400.62 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
USB Information: ℹ️
Seagate Wireless 1 TB
SEAGATE WIR (disk1s1) /Volumes/SEAGATE WIR : 1.00 TB (15.21 GB free)
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Inc. iPad
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.sophos.kext.sav (9.2.50 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.sophos.nke.swi (9.2.50 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.hp.productresearch.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.sophos.uiserver.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.prosofteng.DriveGenius.locum.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.sophos.common.servicemanager.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.memeo.Memeod.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.prosofteng.DGMonitor.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
gfxCardStatus Application (/Applications/gfxCardStatus.app)
iTunesHelper UNKNOWN Hidden (missing value)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
GoFlex Home Agent Application (/Applications/GoFlex Home Desktop Applications/GoFlex Home Agent.app)
MemeoAgent Application (/Applications/Memeo Backup/Memeo Backup.app/Contents/Agents/MemeoAgent.app)
Caffeine Application (/Applications/Caffeine.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Growl [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macbook Pro: Disk size: 511.25 GB Disk used: 110.63 GB
Destinations:
Time Machine Backups [Local]
Total size: 999.83 GB
Total number of backups: 19
Oldest backup: 2014-04-28 18:55:47 +0000
Last backup: 2015-03-30 15:07:42 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 999.83 GB > (Disk used 110.63 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
25% iTunes
9% Image Capture Extension
9% WindowServer
7% HP Product Research
7% HP Device Monitor
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
335 MB iTunes
232 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
180 MB SophosScanD
172 MB InterCheck
163 MB Finder
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
2.28 GB Free RAM
2.98 GB Active RAM
2.24 GB Inactive RAM
1.09 GB Wired RAM
666 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Apr 1, 2015, 11:14:05 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/NeatScannersICDriver_2015-04-0 1-111405_[redacted].crash
Apr 1, 2015, 10:51:09 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-04-01-105109_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Apr 1, 2015, 10:51:00 AM Self test - passed
Mar 31, 2015, 10:57:45 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-31-225745_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 31, 2015, 10:56:45 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-31-225645_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 31, 2015, 02:05:12 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-31-140512_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 30, 2015, 09:58:02 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mds_stores_2015-03-30-095802_[redacted].crash
Mar 30, 2015, 09:57:20 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mds_stores_2015-03-30-095720_[redacted].crash
Mar 30, 2015, 09:52:27 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-30-095227_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 10:50:36 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-225036_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 10:48:28 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/system_profiler_2015-03-29-224 828_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:48:27 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.WebKit.WebContent_20 15-03-29-224827_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:43:01 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Finder_2015-03-29-224301_[reda cted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:42:45 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/ReportCrash_2015-03-29-224245_ [redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:40:12 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosScanD_2015-03-29-224012_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:40:12 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/InterCheck_2015-03-29-224012_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:40:04 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/InterCheck_2015-03-29-224004_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:39:51 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosScanD_2015-03-29-223951_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:39:43 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/InterCheck_2015-03-29-223943_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:39:33 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosScanD_2015-03-29-223933_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:38:08 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mdworker_2015-03-29-223808_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:35:40 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosAutoUpdate_2015-03-29-223540_[redacted].c rash
Mar 29, 2015, 09:39:20 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-213920_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 09:02:38 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-210238_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-205735_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 27, 2015, 12:50:20 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-27-005020_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 24, 2015, 09:13:40 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-24-091340_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 23, 2015, 01:13:08 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-23-131308_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 23, 2015, 12:32:04 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-23-123204_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 22, 2015, 09:58:16 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-22-215816_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 22, 2015, 09:49:55 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-22-214955_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 22, 2015, 09:48:48 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-22-214848_[redacted].panic [Click for details]I know this questions have more than likely come up a few times. But I have a mid 2010 15" Macbook pro that, for the last year, has randomly shut-down and restated displaying an error message each time. I have had this computer into three different computer repair shops over the last few months, two of which were apple certified, and have had a range of reasons provided for the issue. Anything from Motherboard to hard drive to virus. I have replaced the hard drive, did a complete reformat three times, and downgraded my OSX. But I still have the same issue. I recently came across some support tickets referring to an issue with this model of Mac, something to do with the graphics card. I downloaded a program that was supposed to be a work around, but am still having shutdown issues. I also heard that apple did a free replacement of the motherboard on these machines within 3 yeas of purchase. Obviously I am past that point, but I was hoping that there would be some other suggestions. I have ran an etrecheck on my machine and have attached it below. Can anyone provided any ideas of how I can fix this without having to buy a new motherboard?
Thanks for the help...
Cheers,
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated April 1, 2015 at 11:29:41 AM NDT
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) (Technical Specifications)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 507
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics - VRAM: 288 MB
Color LCD 1440 x 900
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.9.5 (13F1066) - Time since boot: 0:38:12
Disk Information: ℹ️
Crucial_CT512MX100SSD1 disk0 : (512.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macbook Pro (disk0s2) / : 511.25 GB (400.62 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
USB Information: ℹ️
Seagate Wireless 1 TB
SEAGATE WIR (disk1s1) /Volumes/SEAGATE WIR : 1.00 TB (15.21 GB free)
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Inc. iPad
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.sophos.kext.sav (9.2.50 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.sophos.nke.swi (9.2.50 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.hp.productresearch.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.sophos.uiserver.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.prosofteng.DriveGenius.locum.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.sophos.common.servicemanager.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.memeo.Memeod.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.prosofteng.DGMonitor.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
gfxCardStatus Application (/Applications/gfxCardStatus.app)
iTunesHelper UNKNOWN Hidden (missing value)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
GoFlex Home Agent Application (/Applications/GoFlex Home Desktop Applications/GoFlex Home Agent.app)
MemeoAgent Application (/Applications/Memeo Backup/Memeo Backup.app/Contents/Agents/MemeoAgent.app)
Caffeine Application (/Applications/Caffeine.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Growl [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macbook Pro: Disk size: 511.25 GB Disk used: 110.63 GB
Destinations:
Time Machine Backups [Local]
Total size: 999.83 GB
Total number of backups: 19
Oldest backup: 2014-04-28 18:55:47 +0000
Last backup: 2015-03-30 15:07:42 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 999.83 GB > (Disk used 110.63 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
25% iTunes
9% Image Capture Extension
9% WindowServer
7% HP Product Research
7% HP Device Monitor
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
335 MB iTunes
232 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
180 MB SophosScanD
172 MB InterCheck
163 MB Finder
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
2.28 GB Free RAM
2.98 GB Active RAM
2.24 GB Inactive RAM
1.09 GB Wired RAM
666 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Apr 1, 2015, 11:14:05 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/NeatScannersICDriver_2015-04-0 1-111405_[redacted].crash
Apr 1, 2015, 10:51:09 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-04-01-105109_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Apr 1, 2015, 10:51:00 AM Self test - passed
Mar 31, 2015, 10:57:45 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-31-225745_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 31, 2015, 10:56:45 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-31-225645_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 31, 2015, 02:05:12 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-31-140512_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 30, 2015, 09:58:02 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mds_stores_2015-03-30-095802_[redacted].crash
Mar 30, 2015, 09:57:20 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mds_stores_2015-03-30-095720_[redacted].crash
Mar 30, 2015, 09:52:27 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-30-095227_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 10:50:36 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-225036_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 10:48:28 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/system_profiler_2015-03-29-224 828_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:48:27 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.WebKit.WebContent_20 15-03-29-224827_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:43:01 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Finder_2015-03-29-224301_[reda cted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:42:45 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/ReportCrash_2015-03-29-224245_ [redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:40:12 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosScanD_2015-03-29-224012_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:40:12 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/InterCheck_2015-03-29-224012_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:40:04 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/InterCheck_2015-03-29-224004_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:39:51 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosScanD_2015-03-29-223951_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:39:43 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/InterCheck_2015-03-29-223943_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:39:33 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosScanD_2015-03-29-223933_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:38:08 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mdworker_2015-03-29-223808_[redacted].crash
Mar 29, 2015, 10:35:40 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/SophosAutoUpdate_2015-03-29-223540_[redacted].c rash
Mar 29, 2015, 09:39:20 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-213920_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 09:02:38 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-210238_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 29, 2015, 08:57:35 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-29-205735_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 27, 2015, 12:50:20 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-27-005020_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 24, 2015, 09:13:40 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-24-091340_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 23, 2015, 01:13:08 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-23-131308_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 23, 2015, 12:32:04 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-23-123204_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 22, 2015, 09:58:16 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-22-215816_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
Mar 22, 2015, 09:49:55 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-22-214955_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
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Hello.
My dual 800 MHZ G4 has started randomly restarting and shutting down. Sometimes is stays on for hours, other times for minutes. After the restart, it goes through a series of "bongs" as if I were Zapping the PRAM.
Here are the system specs.
Dual 800 MHZ G4
768 MB RAM
OS 10.3.9
PCI card that allows 2 additional hard drives to be installed internally. And 2 drives connected to it.
Apple Keyboard.
Microsoft Intellimouse
Viewsonic monitor
The current software configuration is, Standard clean install of OSX 10.3.9 and, World of Warcraft
No other software on machine.
Things I've already tried.
Replacing the PRAM battery
Clean format and install of OS.
Pressing the little black reset button on the main board.
Your first question is probably going to be, "What has changed since it last worked?"
Answer, nothing. There have been no hardware or software changes to the machine in over a year. I formatted the drive and installed OSX and Warcraft so my wife could have a machine to play on. It worked fine for months, then, BAM. Restarts and random intervals. I reformatted and installed again, same problem.
Keeping this machine running is vital. As long as she can play Warcraft, I can play Warcraft.
Thanks in advance for any help.Phy wrote:
@Yaoguai
Remove both the SIM and SD cards AS THEY MIGHT BE CORRUPTED, hence creating this issue. And Not to just simply use the phone with out them But to test the phone with out them and see if it works or not.
My apologies, I guess there's some validity to that.
Reporting back, safe mode didn't work, so no the downloaded app I guess.
Right now testing removing SIM, if this doesn't help, then last test will be removing SD.
Thanks y'all . Will keep updating. -
My Factory Unlocked iPhone 4s shuts down and restarts randomly. How do I get it to stop?
My Factoy Unlocked iPhone 4s shuts down and restarts randomly. How do I get it to stop?
There are 4 Rs you can try:
Restart
Reset
Restore from backup using iTunes
Restore as new without the backup (Before this step, save whatever is important to you) -
My computer randomly shuts down and won't restart.
My computer randomly shut down and would not restart. I took it to an apple store and they fixed it by running something through the disk utility. I was told to run something else (it had to do with what the computer does when it shuts down as I don't shut mine down a lot). It had been running when the guy showed me it at the upper right corner and said "initializing" but I did not remember what it was called when I got home and it was no longer open. Any one have a similar problem where this was suggested and remembers what is it called?
Try a SMC reset.
DALE -
Macbook Shuts Down And Restarts Randomly?
Hi Guys
I have a Macbook Aluminum late 2008 that shuts down and restarts randomly.
I have a error report but i don't understand it.
Hoping someone could help.
Thanks
Anonymous UUID: 414A2CBB-CC3A-EB29-305A-2EFF15C2DC8A
Sat May 24 23:11:59 2014
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff80072dbf5e): Kernel trap at 0xffffff800755fb1c, type 13=general protection, registers:
CR0: 0x0000000080010033, CR2: 0x00007fbb5a626038, CR3: 0x00000001318a6000, CR4: 0x0000000000000660
RAX: 0xfffdff801879a030, RBX: 0xfffdff801879a000, RCX: 0x0000000009000000, RDX: 0xffffff801233cdf0
RSP: 0xffffff809a293b70, RBP: 0xffffff809a293bb0, RSI: 0x00000000000ee904, RDI: 0xffffff801233cdf0
R8: 0x0000000000000000, R9: 0x0000000000008990, R10: 0x0000000000002000, R11: 0x000000000000080e
R12: 0xffffff801233cdf0, R13: 0x00000000000ee904, R14: 0x00000000000ee904, R15: 0xffffff801233c808
RFL: 0x0000000000010286, RIP: 0xffffff800755fb1c, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Fault CR2: 0x00007fbb5a626038, Error code: 0x0000000000000000, Fault CPU: 0x0
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff8073c36c50 : 0xffffff8007222fa9
0xffffff8073c36cd0 : 0xffffff80072dbf5e
0xffffff8073c36ea0 : 0xffffff80072f3456
0xffffff8073c36ec0 : 0xffffff800755fb1c
0xffffff809a293bb0 : 0xffffff8007556c9c
0xffffff809a293da0 : 0xffffff80073ff9ec
0xffffff809a293e50 : 0xffffff80073ed716
0xffffff809a293f50 : 0xffffff8007640653
0xffffff809a293fb0 : 0xffffff80072f3c56
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: com.apple.WebKit
Mac OS version:
13D65
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 13.2.0: Thu Apr 17 23:03:13 PDT 2014; root:xnu-2422.100.13~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: ADD73AE6-88B0-32FB-A8BB-4F7C8BE4092E
Kernel slide: 0x0000000007000000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8007200000
System model name: MacBook5,1 (Mac-F42D89A9)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 11581223082454
last loaded kext at 6725123152742: com.apple.driver.AppleIntelMCEReporter 104 (addr 0xffffff7f89550000, size 49152)
last unloaded kext at 6882076962628: com.apple.driver.AppleIntelMCEReporter 104 (addr 0xffffff7f89550000, size 32768)
loaded kexts:
com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.9
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.60
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9.5d0
com.apple.driver.AGPM 100.14.15
com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 4.2.4f1
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver 124
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA 2.6.1f2
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient 3.5.13
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver 2.6.1f2
com.apple.GeForceTesla 8.2.4
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet 1.0.0d1
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X 7.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHWAccess 1
com.apple.driver.AppleBacklight 170.3.5
com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl 1.1.12
com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.2.4f1
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCLMU 2.0.4d1
com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC 1.7.0
com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor 3.0.4d1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCButtons 240.2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard 240.2
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController 325.7
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless 1.0.0d1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib 1.0.0d1
com.apple.BootCache 35
com.apple.iokit.SCSITaskUserClient 3.6.6
com.apple.driver.XsanFilter 404
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage 2.5.1
com.apple.driver.AirPort.Brcm4331 700.20.22
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub 666.4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort 3.0.0
com.apple.nvenet 2.0.21
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBOHCI 656.4.1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI 660.4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSmartBatteryManager 161.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleRTC 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHPET 1.8
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIButtons 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS 2.1
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIEC 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC 1.7
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagementClient 217.92.1
com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall 153
com.apple.security.quarantine 3
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement 217.92.1
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIBlockCommandsDevice 3.6.6
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBMassStorageClass 3.6.0
com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl 3.5.26
com.apple.kext.triggers 1.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSerialFamily 10.0.7
com.apple.driver.DspFuncLib 2.6.1f2
com.apple.vecLib.kext 1.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily 1.9.7fc2
com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib 1.14
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController 2.6.1f2
com.apple.iokit.IOHDAFamily 2.6.1f2
com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla 8.2.4
com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla 8.2.4
com.apple.iokit.IOSurface 91.1
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothFamily 4.2.4f1
com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert 1.0.4
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusController 1.0.11d1
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.2.4f1
com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginLegacy 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusPCI 1.0.12d1
com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily 5.7.0d11
com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport 2.4.1
com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily 2.4.1
com.apple.driver.AppleSMC 3.1.8
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMultitouch 240.9
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver 660.4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub 650.4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBComposite 656.4.1
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIMultimediaCommandsDevice 3.6.6
com.apple.iokit.IOBDStorageFamily 1.7
com.apple.iokit.IODVDStorageFamily 1.7.1
com.apple.iokit.IOCDStorageFamily 1.7.1
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCISerialATAPI 2.6.1
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily 3.6.6
com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family 630.35
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBUserClient 660.4.2
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIFamily 2.6.5
com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily 3.2
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily 677.4.0
com.apple.driver.NVSMU 2.2.9
com.apple.driver.AppleEFINVRAM 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleEFIRuntime 2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOHIDFamily 2.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily 1.1
com.apple.security.sandbox 278.11
com.apple.kext.AppleMatch 1.0.0d1
com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet 7
com.apple.driver.AppleKeyStore 2
com.apple.driver.DiskImages 371.1
com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily 1.9
com.apple.iokit.IOReportFamily 23
com.apple.driver.AppleFDEKeyStore 28.30
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform 2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily 2.9
com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily 1.4
com.apple.kec.corecrypto 1.0
com.apple.kec.pthread 1
Model: MacBook5,1, BootROM MB51.007D.B03, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.40f2
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, PCI, 256 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54313235533654465238432D47372020
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM1, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54313235533654465238432D47372020
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x8D), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)
Bluetooth: Version 4.2.4f1 13674, 3 services, 23 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: TOSHIBA MK1653GSX, 160.04 GB
Serial ATA Device: HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS21N
USB Device: Cruzer Blade
USB Device: Built-in iSight
USB Device: BRCM2046 Hub
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
USB Device: IR Receiver
USB Device: Microsoft® Nano Transceiver v1.0
Thunderbolt Bus:Disconnect the: USB Device: Cruzer Blade
See if that helps. -
Not sure if anyone else is experiencing the same issue of the screen freezing or suddenly enlarging. I'm having to shut down and restart as much as five or six times a day. This has been happening pretty regularly for the past week or more, but seems to be getting worse. Could it be the last software update?
Close all apps in Multi-Task Window.
1. Double tap the home button to bring up the multi-tasking view
2. Swipe the app's windows upwards to close
3. The app will fly off the screen -
My Macbook Pro just randomly shuts down and I have to plug it into power to be able to turn it back on. Anybody got any suggestions?
Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on
Power or other problems related to unexpected system sleep, shutdown, lights or fans call for an SMC reset. Read all the steps.
Before Resetting the SMC
Try each of the following steps in this order before you reset the SMC. Test the issue after completing each troubleshooting step to determine if the issue still occurs.
Press Command + Option + Escape to force quit any application that is not responding.
Put your Mac to sleep by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Sleep. Wake the computer after it has gone to sleep.
Restart your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Restart.
Shut down your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Shut Down.
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if it's not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer. -
Recovered Files in Wastebasket everytime after I shut down and restart
Dear forum,
I'm new to the Mac. One of the bizarre things I've noticed is that nearly everytime I shut down and restart my MacBook (2 Ghz Intel Core Duo with Mac OS X 10.4.10) Recovered files appear in my wastebasket. These files are random in type: I've seen address book files or iPhoto related files or, in many cases, files that I cannot identify. Am I supposed to "revive" these files and if so how do I get them back to where they should be?
Thanks,
SteveNothing too important
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh2267.html -
Computer shut down and restart
My HP Pavilion dv4 shuts down and restarts whenever it wants to. The first warning is that my cd drive will engage then my screen goes black and white writing appears that says "A problem has been detected with your computer. Windows has shut down to prevent damage to your ......" This is all I can read before it shuts down. Even when the computer is in sleep mode this happens. Help please.
Hi @dis_computer ,
Welcome to the HP Forums! I hope you have a great experience with us.
I see that you are computer appears to be randomly shutting down. Without that error message it will be hard to determine the exact cause. If you can get that message that would be great. Even if you video the crash and then pause it when the error comes up.
We can try testing the hardware to see if that is causing the issue. Use the UEFI tools mentioned in this HP document Testing for Hardware Failures, run the System Test – Extensive Test to check all the major hardware components.
Do you notice if the computer is hot when it crashes. If so try cleaning the fan as mentioned in this HP link Reducing Heat Inside the PC to Prevent Overheating.
Also, can I get your product number so I know what we are working with.
Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue.
Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
Thank you,
BHK6
I work on behalf of HP -
when i click to open firefox it says that "firefox is already running but is not responding. To open a new window, you must first close the existing Firefox process, or restart your system." and I've tried to shut down and restart my computer but it keeps showing the same message. I've even uninstalled Firefox and then reinstalled in the hopes that the problem would be solved but it this message is still popping up. What can I do to solve this problem?
== This happened ==
Just once or twice
== I was on facebook trying to upload pictures yesterday. ==
== User Agent ==
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; InfoPath.1)Do you have a profile lock file in your profile folder? If so, delete it and see if TB runs properly:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_in_use#Remove_the_profile_lock_file -
This just started happening.. I open Itunes and the little round rainbow loading indicator just goes on and doesnt stop.. My itunes wont function.. It gets stuck. Then i have to force quit.. I tried to shut down and restart. also reloaded the latest itune 11.1.3 and it still gets stuck.
i use an external HD and thats fine.. all files are in there. But I have no idea why my itunes app is getting stuck.
Am I the only person this is happening to? What can I do to correct this problem?Hi marlonbnyc!
This article will help provide some basic troubleshooting steps that will serve as a guide for you to resolve this issue:
Mac OS X: How to troubleshoot a software issue
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1199
Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden
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