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after installing Windows 10 my fan runs a lot

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I have an HP Pavilion, after installing Windows 10 my fan runs a lot to the point is it annoying and distracting! Any suggestions??
 

ttsoldier

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Happens to me.. Been happening since the preview... You just get accustom after a while I guess. lol

Using a dell BTW.
 

jmshub

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While Windows 10 was designed to be efficient, it may take some additional system resources, as compared to Windows 7 or 8 installed previously on your PC, and therefore, may cause more heat, which causes the fan to cycle more often.