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    Toshiba Satellite L500-1tu randomly crashes or hibernates

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by marleythezen, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. marleythezen

    marleythezen Newbie

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    Hey guys!

    The title says all... My problem is that my computer was working fine for 3 years without any problem, and all of a sudden it stated to crash randomly orwhen I can get him to start up to my desktop it just simply hibernates if I open Torch, WoW, HoN, etc.. I searched the problem and the majory says (the answers to other peoples problems that are similar to mine) that it might be a BIOS update issue. I woul like your opinion on this one and if it really is a BIOS update needed I would like if someone could help e fix this because it's getting really annoying LOL.

    Thank you for your time :radar:
     
    marleythezen, Jul 17, 2013
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  2. alexUW

    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    It could be crashing due to a software conflict; perhaps you have a software that starts with windows and when your laptop wakes from sleeping, that software crashes. Perhaps try to disable any unneeded software from starting with Windows.
    Here's a short "How to" on disabling startup items:
    How to Disable Windows Startup Items | eHow

    You can verify if you have the latest BIOS from Toshiba; if yours is dated, you can try an update.


    Good luck and keep us posted.
     
    alexUW, Jul 18, 2013
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