Compaq Presario Desktop PC 8712 Since I don't have a notebook Thanks for narrowing it down and rokytnji checking out the article thanks.

Main page:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/p...&lang=en&cc=us

Try: Step 3: Resetting and updating the BIOS

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Also did you get recovery CD's with this computer?

I took out the service pack using the add or delete software program. It seemed fine for a while and then it started acting up again I deleted all the service pack and still when acting up I put a new software demo on there called ut 2003. Though yes I can get the xp recovery CD's I would rather not wipe all of it. I was also reading that overheating might cause this so the possistion of te CPU is on carpet between wooden desk right up agaisnt it and a footrest right up agaisnt it. If so what should I do I would appreciate your help if you need to know more about the computer just post.

Okay problem with the bios is I've tried that and no internet on my computer to uptdate so can I take the uptdate on a Flash Drive. Oh Yes when I took out the service pack I put in an 8gb so it would start.

I was also reading that overheating might cause this so the possistion of te CPU is on carpet between wooden desk right up agaisnt it and a footrest right up agaisnt it.

Carpet acts as a insulator retainging the heat. Something to look into. You can try removing a cover on the computer case and running a external fan to test. Its just a suggestion.