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CPU overheats when running antivirus - Tr0janVirus - Oct 16, 2018
Recently I uninstalled Free Kaspersky AV because if I ran a full scan once a week the CPU goes to a 100%, the fan goes nuts but the computer doesn't shut down. I tried BitDefender and same problem, I don't do anything besides check my email and finish my homework for my classes. I haven't installed any 3rd party apps besides PopcornTime to watch free movies. Other than that, I don't know what's going on. I'm using Windows Defender, Malwarebytes and CCleaner.
Please help thanks
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - animalchub - Oct 17, 2018
OP you might need to clean your case. However a CPU will run close to max while doing a virus scan. Using the background scan option might solve this issue. It runs the scan at a lower priority.
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Tr0janVirus - Oct 17, 2018
(Oct 17, 2018 06:58 AM)animalchub Wrote: OP you might need to clean your case. However a CPU will run close to max while doing a virus scan. Using the background scan option might solve this issue. It runs the scan at a lower priority.
How do I clean my case?
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - UpTheCrust - Oct 17, 2018
(Oct 17, 2018 07:36 PM)Tr0janVirus Wrote: How do I clean my case?
use a duster or canned air to make sure vents are clear
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Gt403cyl - Oct 17, 2018
(Oct 17, 2018 07:39 PM)UpTheCrust Wrote: use a duster or canned air to make sure vents are clear
Canned air = good.
Duster = bad.
You don’t want to introduce any static electricity into the case or components.
While most components are a lot safer against ESD than they used to be, why risk it.
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - UpTheCrust - Oct 17, 2018
(Oct 17, 2018 07:45 PM)Gt403cyl Wrote: Canned air = good.
Duster = bad.
You don’t want to introduce any static electricity into the case or components.
While most components are a lot safer against ESD than they used to be, why risk it.
My bad. Thanks for bringing that up
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Tr0janVirus - Oct 18, 2018
Ok but I have a laptop, is there a safe way to open it? I have a surface laptop
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Gt403cyl - Oct 18, 2018
(Oct 18, 2018 08:47 PM)Tr0janVirus Wrote: Ok but I have a laptop, is there a safe way to open it? I have a surface laptop
Honestly not sure, don't have much exp with them.
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Neta - Oct 19, 2018
What CPU do you have exactly? If you have a 'weak-ish' CPU then that would probably be why.
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Tr0janVirus - Oct 19, 2018
Processor: Intel Core i7-7660U
I have the surface laptop
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Neta - Oct 20, 2018
(Oct 19, 2018 03:53 PM)Tr0janVirus Wrote: Processor: Intel Core i7-7660U
I have the surface laptop
Right. I wouldn't say it's necessarily uncommon for CPU to be at 100% or near it when running anti-virus.
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Tr0janVirus - Oct 20, 2018
(Oct 19, 2018 12:44 PM)Neta Wrote: What CPU do you have exactly? If you have a 'weak-ish' CPU then that would probably be why.
(Oct 20, 2018 11:22 AM)Neta Wrote: Right. I wouldn't say it's necessarily uncommon for CPU to be at 100% or near it when running anti-virus.
Soooooo what should I do?
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Bastille - Oct 21, 2018
Hello there !
This is pretty normal that your cpu runs at 100% for scanning.
Do you have an idea about the temp of your CPU when your are running a scan on your computer ?
If you don't, download Speccy and then post here.
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Gt403cyl - Oct 21, 2018
(Oct 21, 2018 08:11 AM)Yseurk Wrote: Hello there !
This is pretty normal that your cpu runs at 100% for scanning.
Do you have an idea about the temp of your CPU when your are running a scan on your computer ?
If you don't, download Speccy and then post here.
Speccy is unreliable for checking temps, use HWMonitor, Aida64 or RealTemp.
RE: CPU overheats when running antivirus - Bastille - Oct 21, 2018
(Oct 21, 2018 11:10 AM)Gt403cyl Wrote: Speccy is unreliable for checking temps, use HWMonitor, Aida64 or RealTemp.
Didn't know, thanks for those tools 🙂