Heating issue

[Vignesh241]

My system is heating within 10 minutes 

Hp victus 

[Max3Aj]

@Vignesh241, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
I understand your HP Victus laptop is heating up within 10 minutes of use, and I’ll be glad to help you troubleshoot this.

Common Causes of Heating:

1. High CPU/GPU usage (e.g., gaming, video editing, background apps)
2. Dust buildup in vents or fans
3. Outdated BIOS or drivers
4. Blocked air vents (e.g., using the laptop on a bed or soft surface)
5. Thermal management settings not optimized

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting:

Update BIOS and Drivers

Outdated firmware or drivers can cause thermal mismanagement.

Use HP Support Assistant to automatically detect and install updates: HP Support Assistant | HP® Support

Alternatively, manually check for updates: Official HP® Support

Check for Background Processes

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
• Look for apps using high CPU, GPU, or Disk
• End unnecessary tasks

Adjust Power Settings

• Go to Control Panel > Power Options
• Select HP Recommended or Balanced
• Click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings
• Under Processor power management, set:
  • Maximum processor state to 90%
  • System cooling policy to Active

Clean Air Vents

• Use compressed air to gently blow out dust from the vents
• Ensure the laptop is on a hard, flat surface for proper airflow

Run HP Hardware Diagnostics

• Restart your laptop and press F2 repeatedly
• Run the System Tests > Thermal Test to check for hardware issues

Update Windows

• Go to Settings > Windows Update and install all available updates 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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