Restarting Xp Problem

[Jordank87]

okay everytime i try to restart my computer, it starts to like log off of xp, then it just SHUTS DOWN. so then i try to turn on my computer, but it like starts to boot up and all i see is like a black screen, the monitor doesnt even turn on, then the computer shuts off, so i have to turn off my computer manually in the back of the computer, then let it sit for like 5 mins. then i get to turn my computer on and it boots up... how can i fix it so it just restarts right?

[lynx]

I've seen something similar caused by faulty graphics card drivers. Unfortunately I didn't find out what the problem was, the guy fixed it while I wasn't there.

In general, perform windows update, install any updated drivers, and look at the graphics card makers site, see if there are any updated drivers there.

[Jordank87]

alright, ill check that out. thnx for the info.

[Storm]

is it giving you any error signals?

usually a comp beeps once when you boot up, if you're getting multiple beeps, something is going wrong during booting, if not, it prolly is what lynx said......