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[ednachman]

I keep my computer on 24/7. Every morning when I get on my computer it has re-booted. I have Windows 7 64 bit. Where do I go to toggle a switch that will stop this from happening? Any help is appreciated.

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[micker377]

Don't give up! I went through this a year ago. Mine ended up being my USB keyboard. I don't remember where it was, but there is a setting where you can regulate background functions. Maybe someone here can remember where it is (it was so long ago that I forget).
For some reason, my keyboard would "recycle" at 1:10 AM!!!

 

[hairlessupportmonkey]

Best place to look is in the the event logs and see what is causing the reboot.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer

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[linney]

Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\System\Advanced System Settings\Advanced\Startup and Recovery\Settings\System failure, try uchecking Automatically restart and see if the machine is blue screening.

 

[ednachman]

I unchecked "automatically restart." This morning the computer had re-booted.

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[kjv1611]

Does your system have any updates that are failing (should be seen in the event logs if so)? It could be that it's trying to install a Windows update, and restart automatically... only to figure out later that for some reason, the update didn't stick... so next night, does the same thing..



"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57

 

[ednachman]

I have five Microsoft updates that I have downloaded many times but can't install as follows;

Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2731847)
Download size: 1.5 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
More information:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=257907

Help and Support:

http://support.microsoft.com

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2647753)
Download size: 2.0 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Recommended
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2647753

Help and Support:

http://support.microsoft.com

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2729094)
Download size: 1.4 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Recommended
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2729094

Help and Support:

http://support.microsoft.com

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2732487)
Download size: 416 KB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Recommended
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2732487

Help and Support:

http://support.microsoft.com

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2732500)

Download size: 495 KB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Recommended
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2732500

Help and Support:

http://support.microsoft.com

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[DrB0b]

Just out of curiosity, have you tested any of the hardware? HDD, RAM, PSU.....?

Random restarts sans BSOD, can be a couple things. Are you letting Windows download and attempt to install these updates or are you trying to do them manually?

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[Borvik]

I had a problem a short while ago with some updates that were failing to install (Win7 x64).

I went through them one at a time to see which might be causing the issue - but when doing one at a time, they all worked.

 

[guitarzan]

If you filter your system event log for event id 6009, maybe you can see a pattern as far as what time the reboots are happening, and see what else might be happening at the same time (like Windows Updates). You can also turn off automatic windows updates temporarily to confirm if that is the culprit.

 

[linney]

If you are having a problem with Windows Updates you could try the Fixit Tool from this article?

How do I reset Windows Update components?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

If you run your computer in Safe Mode overnight, does it still reboot?

Advanced startup options (including safe mode)

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/929135

 

[ednachman]

Borvik,

I just did each download individually and they were all installed. Eveidently Microsoft doesn't like to do many things at one time. Sort of takes the fun out of "multi-tasking." I'll check tomorrow morning to see if the computer re-booted. Stay tuned!!!!

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[ednachman]

This morning I discovered that my computer did not re-boot during the night. I believe that installing Microsoft updates indivudually instead of all at once fixed the problem. Thanks to everyones suggestions.

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[kjv1611]

Awesome! I know I got to thinking of problematic updates, b/c I've seen it many times. On my machine at work, which I have no control over, admin-wise, there is an update not even related to my version of Windows/Office that is constantly trying to be installed. Well, whenever it does, it gets stuck at a black screen w/cursor for at about 5 minutes before failing, and finally letting me into the PC. It is SO annoying.

Glad you're PC can stay awake now.

"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57