From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 09, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Fan makes loud noise
>
> Leo,
> --------------
> A couple of weeks ago, the fan on my computer started to come
> on making a very loud noise. It does turn itself off once in
> a while, but not for long. This happens whether or not I am
> connected to the internet. When there is zero activity on my
> computer, it does tend to stay turned off for a longer period of time.
>
> I cannot perform a system restore as there wasn't a good
> restore point created that I can fall back on. As far as I
> know, I have got rid of all known malware (except c2.lop
> which I can't get rid off - could this be the cause?.
>
> Any light shed on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Given what you said about the fan, I don't suspect software at all.
I'll bet that the fan is dying, and that your computer is overheating.
My first step would be to replace the fan (or possibly replace the
power supply that contains the fan).
You might try running with the cover off until you've replaced
the fan and seeing if that makes a difference. If it does, then
you're almost certainly overheating with the cover on.
Thanks for asking,
Leo
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