 Computer Failure
Here's a fun one: I'm running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, and it only lasts 30 seconds, before tuning off. Basically, I can get the computer to where I can run programs...but after that, I've got a couple seconds, before the thing dies (without any lovely warning boxes, I might add).
I'm not sure if it's an overheating issue, or a lack-of-power thing...but I'm fairly certain it's a hardware problem.
I'm kind of new at computer repair, so I'm not sure exactly what info you guys need...best I can give you, right now, is my DxDiag stuff.
Any help would be appreciated...and thanks in advance, for this wonderful site.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/5/2007, 14:21:21
Machine name: JENNY
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: VIAK8_
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 2800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.6GHz
Memory: 704MB RAM
Page File: 85MB used, 1731MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: The system is using the generic video driver. Please install video driver provided by the hardware manufacturer. Direct3D functionality not available. You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.
Sound Tab 1: No sound card was found. If one is expected, you should install a sound driver provided by the hardware manufacturer.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found. | 
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