Hoster shuts down my computer

[billyo]

Originally Posted by is14fun

are you running on battery? , i had the experienced i was playing a private gig and al of a sudden my screen went black, i did what you did pushed the power button back and it worked but a minute later it the screen went black again..i was running on battery.. make sure you power source is plugged in .

[MTUSUPPORT]

It shows you have version 4.06a installed, and we have never had this problem reported with that version. Please updated to version 4.08 to see if it does the same thing, and as stated above, try version 3.400 to see if it also does this.

Here is how to run Version 3.400.

NOTE: Hoster 3.400 was also installed with Hoster 4.0. This is located at C:\Program Files\Micro Technology Unlimited\Hoster\Hoster34.exe - This version is the same as Hoster 3.321 which was the last stable version before releasing 4.0. If you have any problems you can run this version if you need to, without having to uninstall version 4.0. It was built with the same security as a backup if you experience any problems. You can also make a short cut to this if you need.

You can download version 4.08 from here http://www.mtu.com/upgrades/hoster.htm

Also, are you files on an External hard drive or on the C: drive?

[OneEskalera]

Also, try running an electric fan infront of the computer, perhap something is heating in it, causing it to shut down prematurely.

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by OneEskalera

Also, try running an electric fan infront of the computer, perhap something is heating in it, causing it to shut down prematurely.

Good call. That was what I thought. The combination of the Hard Drive, and increased CPU usage probably overheated it. Even if the fan doesn't work, a good cleaning sure can't hurt. I have one that is a pain to clean (have to take out the keyboard to get to 1 screw) but it is required a couple of times a year.

[is14fun]

I thought about this and tried to get inside to clean but after removing all the screws I could find, I still could not remove the bottom or top cover. Does anybody know to open up a Dell Inspiron 9300 to the point where it can be cleaned?

[ddouglass]

I think you are in dangerous territory here. I have been doing this stuff for 40+ years and I still cringe if I have to open up a laptop. Your best bet would be to take it to a professional and ask them to clean it and check it out. It may cost you a bit but it will be a small price compared to having to replace the laptop because you messed it up.

[billyo]

i agree with Dale, i would not touch or try taking the keyboard off, those hinges are fragile . the only thing i would touch or take off is the hhd cover, anything else..no no..