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pff i don't go into 15.10 because i'm not that interested in points and probably die more than i get lifes, but i do use pd15 just to gain lifes practice makes perfect

again computer poweroff, why? does anyone know how that's possible or what you can do about it? it was at the moment i was just about to leave 54.7 with 13 lifes, only one letter missing and 1,9kk which is perfect in the way to get PP and makes it quite hard NOT to get it

This might be super basic, but do you have your computer plugged into a surge protector? If no, do that, and if yes, are you hitting the reset iwth your foot?

Also, what operating system are you running? Some of the newer windows systems like to restart without any warning just to annoy you. You can turn that off but I'm not sure how off the top of my head.

It's also possible you have a virus or your computer is going to die, but I'd rather not think about that yet if possible.

That sounds so frustrating.

Using a power strip/surge protector is definitely a good idea. If you're already doing that, it could be that your power supply (the box in the back of the case that holds the fan and the power cord) is failing. Especially if the shutoffs happen more often when you open large programs or run your peripherals (e.g. printer or scanner), that might be the problem.

My previous computer did the exact same thing -- twice, actually -- and giving it a new power supply fixed it both times.

Most office supply stores have a 14-day money-back guarantee, so you'd probably have time to try out a replacement and see if it helps.

hmm ok tnx i have windows xp, so it's not that new anymore.. i'll try something, thanx for the help!

no! why did it have to happen? i was having a pretty bad game (i've had lots of those recently), so i went into pd43 with one life. died on 43.0, then on 43.1 showed up. i was very excited, the kiwis actually seemed to be semi-cooperating and i could have gotten it. but lo and behold, i wasn't paying attention to that stupid lemon, which spit and killed me so mad. at least i found my 10th today.

Unfortunately the problem with powering off can be caused by many things. If the electricity is not stable... if the power cord is not ok, if the Power Supply Unit on your PC is old... many of the things on the motherboard may be failing. For example when you play your Graphic card and your Processor may overheat and safety protocols may shut down your computer to avoid damage on them. My latest experience was from bad placed RAM. And of course it may be something with the software - Windows errors, browser errors, some other software that's running errors, viruses... Unfortunately I can't help you if I can't take a look at the PC

oow but you can see it, i'll send you my adress so you can visit me

in addition:
54.12.1.9G.3.8
7 lifes
poweroff
would have had 6/7 pyramid passes now instead of 3

Points: 378.970

Level reached: 15

My first attempt at the PD. Game over on 15.12.10. Such a difficult PD...