How to Keep My PC Cool

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Nowadays, computers are used everywhere, and it’s no wonder that some of them heat up quickly.
No matter the reason, overheating your PC is a bad thing, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you how to fix this issue.

  • The cooler fans inside your PC work to prevent overheating.
  • If the fan is not working, the PC temperature will increase, and your CPU will start to suffer.

Clean your fans

  1. The fans in your PC collect dust, which blocks the flow of air. You can clean your fans with a cotton swab and 90% isopropyl alcohol to avoid clogging.
    The fans in your PC collect dust, which blocks the flow of air. You can clean your fans with a cotton swab and 90% isopropyl alcohol to avoid clogging.
  2. You can also replace your PC’s fans with new ones if the old ones are broken.
  3. Install a new CPU
    If your computer is overheating, some of the components are probably broken. In such cases, you can install a new CPU.

Run the System File Checker

  1. Press the Windows key + S, type cmd, and open Run as administrator.
  2. Now, paste the following command and hit Enter: sfc /scannow
    Now, paste the following command and hit Enter: sfc /scannow
  3. Wait for the scanning process to finish, and restart Windows.

Run an SFC/SCANNOW scan

  1. Press the Windows key + S and search for cmd.
  2. Right-click on Command prompt and choose Run as administrator.
  3. In the Command prompt window, type the sfc/scannow and press Enter.
    In the Command prompt window, type the sfc/scannow and press Enter.

Change your power plan

  1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app, and select System from the right pane.
  2. Go to the Power & sleep section.
    Go to the Power & sleep section.
  3. Choose your preferred power plan.
  4. While keeping the computer idle, press Windows + S to launch the Search menu, type power, and select Change plan settings from among the results.
  5. Now, click Change advanced power settings.
  6. Go to the Additional power settings section, and select the Change settings that are currently unavailable option.
  7. Now, check the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power, click OK, and restart your device.
    Now, check the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power, click OK, and restart your device.

Turn off unnecessary programs

  1. Go to Start > type Task Manager > double-click the Task manager and launch it.
  2. Select the Processes tab.
    Select the Processes tab.
  3. Now, right-click the unnecessary program and choose End Task.
  4. Choose Hotkeys
  5. Find some hotkeys for programs you use quite often.
  6. For example, for the Windows Media Player, press Win + W > make sure Hotkeys is checked.
    For example, for the Windows Media Player, press Win + W > make sure Hotkeys is checked.

Perform an HDD health check

  1. Right-click on the Start button.
  2. Select Device Manager from the list.
    Select Device Manager from the list.
  3. Expand Disk drives.
  4. Right-click on the drive that is having problems, and select Properties from the context menu.
  5. Select the Tools tab.
  6. Click the Check button.
  7. Wait until the scan finishes.

Reset your computer

  1. Press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds.
  2. The computer will restart and boot to the Windows 10 setup screen.
  4. Click Troubleshoot > Reset this PC > choose Keep my files.
    Click Troubleshoot > Reset this PC > choose Keep my files.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.
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