PC randomly goes into sleep

[etze]

suddenly my pc goes into sleep mode

 

happened like 7-8 times in the last 2 hours while i was playing dota2

 

i did a system restore to a system restore point (dec 7) but still happening

[Juanse]

tryed by looking at sleep settings? maybe there's something there

[etze]

tryed by looking at sleep settings? maybe there's something there

nope.. i checked that

[Alir]

If I were you, I'd do a factory reset. And also consider whether there might be malware involved.

[Alir]

System restores for me very rarely solve anything and I just end up factory resetting anyways.

[Juanse]

nope.. i checked that

Maybe a virus. Have you run a test?

[etze]

Maybe a virus. Have you run a test?

scanning atm

[Juanse]

scanning atm

Also, check your temps, maybe it's time to do a bit of dusting

[etze]

Also, check your temps, maybe it's time to do a bit of dusting

checked them already

my pc is 5 months old

everything seems normal

checked them while in-game as well

[Alir]

scanning atm

 

If I were you, I'd set up a Linux Live CD and scan on Linux to avoid the potential of your Windows antivirus/Windows being compromised.

 

Scan with 'ClamAV' and 'Avast for Linux' on Linux.

 

I'd use Linux Mint Cinammon for simplicities sake.

 

If you need help on that, feel free to reply back. There are also many vids and guides online to help you along the way.

But first definately scan with your AV on Windows first.

personally, I find scanning on Linux gives you that peace of mind you don't have on Windows. If malicious software has made it past your AV in the first place, I doubt your AV will be capable of detecting it.

[Alir]

btw ClamAV and Avast are obv both free.

[etze]

If I were you, I'd set up a Linux Live CD and scan on Linux to avoid the potential of your Windows antivirus/Windows being compromised.

 

Scan with 'ClamAV' and 'Avast for Linux' on Linux.

 

I'd use Linux Mint Cinammon for simplicities sake.

 

If you need help on that, feel free to reply back. There are also many vids and guides online to help you along the way.

But first definately scan with your AV on Windows first.

personally, I find scanning on Linux gives you that peace of mind you don't have on Windows. If malicious software has made it past your AV in the first place, I doubt your AV will be capable of detecting it.

i didn't have an antivirus at all

just downloaded avast

it's been like 2 weeks i did a format and i totally forgot about it

[etze]

no viruses or anything found..

[Alir]

i didn't have an antivirus at all

just downloaded avast

it's been like 2 weeks i did a format and i totally forgot about it

 

If a virus infects your PC when you don't have an antivirus, installing an AV and then scanning is practically pointless. Chances are if you did have a virus, your machine and hence your AV (post-virus) are compromised.

 

I would suggest the following:

 

1) Back up all your data.

2) Factory reset.

3) Set up AV (I would suggest Norton, you will get 1 month free. Use the trial!)

4) Set up Malwarebytes. To avoid it conflicting with Norton, do not activate the trial. Note however: Malwarebytes usually can be run simultaneously with other AV software as Malwarebytes is Anti-Malware.

5) Connect your backed up data to your machine and scan with Norton and Malwarebytes.

 

I wouldn't assume your PC is clean. It possibly could be and your PC sleeping could be caused by something else.

 

I would not assume that though, especially if you didn't have an AV.

[Alir]

I am talking about Norton Security btw.