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Computer won't boot, crashes at starting windows or booting

May 17, 2015 3:58AM PDT

my computer was working fine last night but after today when I turn it back on it shuts down completely after starting windows. I opened my case and checked for loose screws and I felt my water block on my nepton 280l and noticed it felt warm to the touch. Everything lights up and fans turn on. After multiple boots the computer just started shutting down about 2 seconds after hitting the power button. I might take the computer to a repair store unless I can self fix the problem.

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Several questions
May 17, 2015 4:32AM PDT

How old is this computer? Do you get any beeps? Have you gotten any error messages? Have you tried booting to safe mode? What version of Windows? Make & model of computer?

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Computer won't boot, crashes at starting windows or booting
Jun 9, 2015 12:56AM PDT

Are you able to boot into Safe Mode?
If yes I would suggest you to boot into safe mode and perform a System Restore.
Safe Mode:
Safe mode is useful for troubleshooting problems with programs and drivers that might not start correctly or that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
1. Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the Shut Down button, and then click Restart.
2. Do one of the following:
· If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you'll need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.
· If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press F8.
3. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the safe mode option you want, and then press Enter.
4. Log on to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights.
When your computer is in safe mode, you'll see the words Safe Mode in the corners of your monitor. To exit safe mode, restart your computer and let Windows start normally.

For further information, visit the below mentioned link:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-MY/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

Sytem Restore:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/System-Restore-frequently-asked-questions

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Post was last edited on June 9, 2015 1:03 AM PDT

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that's usually
Jun 9, 2015 12:06PM PDT

a power problem (PSU, forgot to plug VRM, a short somewhere) or CPU. If you've not removed and replaced the CPU in the interim, then maybe not that. So concentrate on making sure there are no shorts.

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Try to analyse the actual problem
Jun 25, 2015 5:53AM PDT

As you are saying that you noticed water so there can be some other issue to your system, try to analyse the actual problem and make it dry then reboot it, if still it is not working take the help of some expert before further damage.