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HP Cool Control for HP Spectre Notebooks

HP Cool Control is a feature available on certain HP Spectre notebooks that helps manage the temperature of the device by adjusting performance settings. This can make the notebook more comfortable to use by lowering its surface temperature.

 

Accessing HP Cool Control

 

You can find HP Cool Control using one of the following methods:

  • Windows Search: In Windows, type "cool" in the search box and select "Cool Control" from the search results.

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  • Control Panel: Go to Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then select HP Cool Control.

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HP Cool Control Options

  • When ON, HP Cool Control manages performance and fan settings to maintain a comfortable notebook surface temperature while ensuring over 92% processing performance.

  • When OFF: Performance and fan settings remain at default levels, optimized for performance and temperature.

To toggle HP Cool Control on or off, click the appropriate icon.

 

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For further temperature management options, you can also refer to additional tips on reducing heat in HP Notebook PCs.

If you are looking to download HP Cool Control, ensure that your specific HP Spectre notebook model supports this feature. If it's not pre-installed, you might find it bundled as part of system utilities provided by HP, which can be downloaded from the HP Support website for your specific device model.

 

Additional Resources

For more comprehensive guidance on managing heat in HP laptops, consider visiting HP Notebook PCs - Reduce heat inside the laptop to prevent overheating in Windows. 


Refer to this document 
HP Notebook PCs - Using HP Cool Control to reduce heat


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