Call it a weird coincidence but why is it that when you need to use the PC the most, it starts acting up. I'm pretty sure everyone who owns a PC has come across this scenario at least once. It's as if Windows detects your need of urgency and just decides to take the day off. Now it's quite understandable if you feel life smashing your PC into bits with a sledge hammer but that's not a very fruitful solution, is it?
The reason for failure could be many; like, failing hard drives, bad motherboard, overheating or just a Windows issue. You'll know if it's a hardware issue if you don't get a short beep a few seconds after you hit the power button. Let's see what steps we can take to fix this.
In case it's a hardware issue
Before your computer starts booting into Windows, it runs a quick check to ensure all the primary components are present and getting power. This is known as the POST (Power On Self Test) that shows you the CPU details, BIOS vendor and other components connected to the machine. If everything seems ok you'll hear a short beep after which you'll proceed to the Windows loading screen.
In case you don't get the short beep or the PC turns on and immediately shuts down, here are a couple of things you can check.
Check power connections
Make sure all power plugs are connected properly and nothing is loose anywhere. Before you go digging inside your cabinet, turn off the power or just unplug the cable.
