Random Reboots on a Win2K PC

[Megadeus]

Hello All,
Here are my system stats:
AMD AthlonXP 1800+ (No overclocking)
384mb Ram
ECS K7S5A MB
2 WD 40gb Hard Drives
Win2K SP3
SB AudioPCI
Voodoo3 3000 (16mb AGP)
Floppy
Cable Internet
Sygate Firewall (Free Version - just updated)

My question IS related to security, system security.

The problem started just about a month ago with a reboot that I did not perform. The PC was up and running when I left for the store and when I came back the Windows Logon was up.

Next, I had just came off of a double shift at work and just layed down for bed when I heard the regular beeps that sound off when my PC reboots.

It just happened again last night while I was at work.

This is spanning approx. a 3 week period so it's not a common occurance.

My question is: Is there a log or an app that keeps a log of when a PC reboots and shows what was/is running at the time of reboot?

I have considered updating Win2K with the patches/updates from MS as I'm about 44 behind.

I have done a full antivirus scan with an updated Norton and nothing came up. I even did full scans with AdAware and SpyBot and still nothing.

I don't know if someone is able to access the PC and cause this or not, that's why I'm posting in this forum looking for some answers.

I thank everyone who responds in advance!!

P.S. Sorry about the double system info. I'll update it right now.

[mnosteele52]

I would suugest installing SP4 and the updates from MS and see if the problem is fixed. If not post back and we can go from there, SP4 fixes a number of important issues.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by Megadeus

I have considered updating Win2K with the patches/updates from MS as I'm about 44 behind.

Uh...yes, you should seriously consider doing that as a matter of principle. Not only do they fix security issues, but service packs are also driver updates for the NT operating system.

[Megadeus]

Originally posted by Megadeus
Hello All,
Here are my system stats:
AMD AthlonXP 1800+ (No overclocking)
384mb Ram
ECS K7S5A MB
2 WD 40gb Hard Drives
Win2K SP3
SB AudioPCI
Voodoo3 3000 (16mb AGP)
Floppy
Cable Internet
Sygate Firewall (Free Version - just updated)

My question IS related to security, system security.

The problem started just about a month ago with a reboot that I did not perform. The PC was up and running when I left for the store and when I came back the Windows Logon was up.

Next, I had just came off of a double shift at work and just layed down for bed when I heard the regular beeps that sound off when my PC reboots.

It just happened again last night while I was at work.

This is spanning approx. a 3 week period so it's not a common occurance.

My question is: Is there a log or an app that keeps a log of when a PC reboots and shows what was/is running at the time of reboot?

I have considered updating Win2K with the patches/updates from MS as I'm about 44 behind.

I have done a full antivirus scan with an updated Norton and nothing came up. I even did full scans with AdAware and SpyBot and still nothing.

I don't know if someone is able to access the PC and cause this or not, that's why I'm posting in this forum looking for some answers.

I thank everyone who responds in advance!!

P.S. Sorry about the double system info. I'll update it right now.

Thaaank You! So far eveyone I have talked to has said to update so "Updating I will GO" this weekend. Wish me luck!

[TonyT]

I'll bet you have the W32.Welchia.Worm, which cause system instabiloity and your system is set to reboot in such unstable conditions.
1. rt clcik My Computer and click Properties
2. click Advanced Tab
3. Start Up and Recovery (checkmark next to reboot...)

Welchia Worm Info:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/d ... .worm.html

Welchia Removal Tool:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/av ... .tool.html

[Thorazine]

Also check your system drivers. I ran into the same issue with a system which is very simular to yours.

Make sure to go into the 'Startup and Recovery' options and uncheck 'Automatically Restart' to see if the box blue screens. Sometimes with fast computers, the blue screen comes up so fast you never see it before reboot.