Working with a modern fast computer is a real pleasure. But sometimes the user is surprised to notice that the computer is no longer as fast as before, and the processor starts to overheat.
Overheating of the processor can be caused by too high load and insufficient cooling. First of all, check the cooler - remove the side panel while the computer is off, then turn on the computer and see if the processor cooling fan is spinning. Remember that the cooler may not turn on immediately, but after the processor heats up to a certain temperature. If the cooler rotates, the reason for poor cooling of the processor may be a layer of dust on the heatsink fins. Turn off the computer and use a soft brush to clean the cooler heatsink. You can use a vacuum cleaner for this operation, but do it very carefully, not placing the vacuum cleaner tube near the wires and computer parts. If everything is in order with cooling, the cause of the processor overheating should be looked for in the processes loading it. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Alt + Del). At the bottom of the window, you will see information on the total processor load, and in the "CPU" column you can see which processes are most likely to load it. If a process takes up the bulk of the processor's power, find out by its name which program it belongs to. In the event that the process name does not tell you anything, and you cannot find its executable file, use the AnVir Task Manager program. This is a very useful program that allows you not only to view the list of processes, but also to see the location of executable files and their startup keys. The process that boots the system must be stopped. If it belongs to the program you need - for example, an antivirus or an application with which you constantly work, look for other versions of them. A normally working antivirus can sometimes load the system up to 90 percent or more, but this lasts for a very short time. One of the reasons for excessive CPU utilization can be the launch of a large number of programs you do not need. During installation, many applications register themselves in autorun and start execution every time the computer is turned on, which increases the boot time and slows down the computer. You can check the startup list using the msconfig command. Open: "Start - Run", enter msconfig and click OK. In the window that opens, select the "Startup" tab and uncheck the boxes from the programs you are not using. Click OK again. It is highly desirable to disable unused services as well: "Start - Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services". Search the Internet for a list of services to be disabled.
