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From: Adrian Caspersz <email@here.invalid>
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On 03/01/2025 23:17, Ed Vance wrote:
> Acer Aspire 5315-2326 running Microsoft Vista Home
> 
> This item shuts down on its own while being used.
> It does this after being run over an hour or two.
> 
> Excuse Me if I should had posted this in another forum.
> Ed

Is it a controlled shut down, or does the power suddenly go?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/how-to-troubleshoot-performance-issues-in-windows-vista-51b76747-9f25-33db-2d33-318973a95584

Have a look at Step 4, Check the Reliability Monitor

-- 
Adrian C