[jeff*]

hah, my girlfriend is having a peculiar problem when she runs microsoft word (XP)

Her current system:

ECS K7S5A (revision II)
AthlonXP 1700
256 SDRAM
WinXP Home

Well, it seems that sometime during her computer usage (whenever word is running--whether it be infocus or even minimized) her computer will shut down (not a proper shut down, just a power off).

My friend's girlfriend has been having problems with her K7S5A and powering off as well.. maybe this is a common issue?

Has anyone else had this problem before?

[Jasbo]

we had a similar problem at work with computers running completely different configurations. try disabling or deinstalling the office assistant.
no guarantees but it worked for us.

[CyberGenX]

What watt power supply is that machine using?

[umikun]

I used to have a problem just like that, but the source of the problem was the BIOS setup. I had enabled the computer to be turned on by pressing either any key or either mouse button, but my computer kept turning off without explanation. Finally, I went into my BIOS setup and disabled this feature, so that now only the power button in the front can turn the computer on or off. Problem solved!

[AndyFair]

Another thing to do is check the heatsink, and the thermal goo - some goos dry out over time and need replacing - it may be that the CPU is overheating and the mobo is shutting down to prevent damage. Check in the BIOS to see what the shutdown temp is.

Just a thought

Rgds
AndyF