Re: CPU overheating and causing computer to shut down Thanks for the reply. Here are the answers to your questions. I tried to use Asus Probe program but it seems less occurate than SpeedFan and Temp Core. Prode is always 5 deg less than SpeedFan and Temp Core. When computer is idling Probe reads 37deg and SpeedFan and Temp Core read 42 deg. Step One: Find the Heat Source. Step Two: Lighten the Load. Step Three: Look for Behavior Changes. Step Four: Repurpose the Laptop. One of the most common issues with aging laptops is overheating, something many people aren't sure how to fix. We'll help you figure out what's causing the heat and how to keep your notebook functioning at a lower First of all, close or minimize all your running programs. Press Alt + F4 to launch the Shut Down Windows dialogue box. Expand the “What do you want the computer to do?” drop-down and select the Shut down option. Finally, hit Ok and your PC should turn off. Go to the Start Menu. Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to bring up the System properties window. Click on the Advanced tab. Under Startup and Recovery, click on Settings to bring up the Startup and Recovery window. Under the System failure section, uncheck the Automatically restart option. Click on OK to save settings. .

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