Ok so I have a Dell desktop with Windows 7, that I've been primarily using to stream music & video. I use a 40 inch led tv as a monitor. And the whole thing is just like a giant entertainment hub. I've had this set up for nearly 4 years now without any issue..... But lately it's been crashing & rebooting after a few hours. And today it crashed twice within 1 hr.
Initially I know it crashed because I moved the entire system from one area to another & I interrupted the fan, which effected the start up for a few days. But that corrected itself. But now the system crashes after a few hours but immediately reboots, with no error. [Since I only use it for streaming online]. But I can expect it to crash & reboot at least once a day. But now Ive noticed that when it crashes there's an error message that mentions the Bios file may need to be updated.
I'm somewhat familiar with Bios files & I know doing an update may do more harm than good. I previously had a Dell laptop that needed a bios update, but I completely scrapped it because I didnt figure it out soon enough, and the laptop could no longer hold a charge long enough to download & install the file. So I replaced it with this desktop for more stability. I even use a hardline for internet. But my issue now is deciding whether or not Updating the Bios file is the right move to make.
Again the system crashes & immediately reboots, so it's all of a 30 second inconvenience after running for 10 to 12 hours. So I was thinking, maybe I could just power down more often, which I neglect to do sometimes. And it'll correct itself. I tend to just turn the monitor off & leave the system running day & night. I know that's not good. And that may be the real issue.
And I think a Bios Update might be too risky on such a relatively old system.
I have Windows 7 running on a BIOS version 2.6.4
I'm not even so sure if thats even an outdated version or not. But Id love some input on what you guys think I should do.
Initially I know it crashed because I moved the entire system from one area to another & I interrupted the fan, which effected the start up for a few days. But that corrected itself. But now the system crashes after a few hours but immediately reboots, with no error. [Since I only use it for streaming online]. But I can expect it to crash & reboot at least once a day. But now Ive noticed that when it crashes there's an error message that mentions the Bios file may need to be updated.
I'm somewhat familiar with Bios files & I know doing an update may do more harm than good. I previously had a Dell laptop that needed a bios update, but I completely scrapped it because I didnt figure it out soon enough, and the laptop could no longer hold a charge long enough to download & install the file. So I replaced it with this desktop for more stability. I even use a hardline for internet. But my issue now is deciding whether or not Updating the Bios file is the right move to make.
Again the system crashes & immediately reboots, so it's all of a 30 second inconvenience after running for 10 to 12 hours. So I was thinking, maybe I could just power down more often, which I neglect to do sometimes. And it'll correct itself. I tend to just turn the monitor off & leave the system running day & night. I know that's not good. And that may be the real issue.
And I think a Bios Update might be too risky on such a relatively old system.
I have Windows 7 running on a BIOS version 2.6.4
I'm not even so sure if thats even an outdated version or not. But Id love some input on what you guys think I should do.
