Windows 7 is frying my processor

Thanks for your thoughts. I know it is is running hot. I got a fan on it right now. Just wondering why Windows isn't spinning up the fan. I get in to the BIOS and there is nothing that I can do. It's really basic. Nothing about temp.

Did the video driver update and the temp problem start about the same time? If it's an integrated video card it might be part of the problem. If the two times coincide try reinstalling the older driver. Does the video card have any fan options for fan speed etc?
Joe

There are no fan options on anything that I can find other than Active under Processor Management in Windows. However, I am going to back up my video driver and see what that does.

I'll let you know.

What is telling you the CPU is running hot?

You said it runs cooler with Linux, does that mean the fan is running then?

Could it be an error in the temp reporting in Windows 7?

Your bios may have a setting where you can set temp limits and give you a warning if those are exceeded. If it does, have you tried that?

Yes the fan runs faster under Linux. I just booted off of a CD but it seems to control it. I can't figure out why Windows doesn't speed up the fan when needed. I am guessing the hardware is working because Linux can speed it up. The bios in this machine is very basic. I can't find any temp settings. It does protect itself because it got too hot and just shut down. Right now it's at 178 using CPUID HWmonitor.

OK, I did put the older video diver on it and it is running cooler. But what the heck.......didn't want to say what I really wanted to say. That should not be an issue. It's an ATI chip but that should not make the processor run hot. Still hot, 168 but should still be cooler.

I have asked for your full model identifying information. The Toshiba A215-S5837 is not enough. What family is it from.....

It's a Satellite and that is the model number. Here is a link on amazon and a screenshot. Amazon.com: Toshiba A215-S5837 Satellite 15.4" Widescreen Laptop, AMD Athlon: Computer & Accessories

Right now just running Firefox. But it is cooler with the older video driver.

I found this page that talks about installing Windows 7 on a system. I do not know if your computer is one that is supported for a Windows 7 upgrade.

These are some of the comments made. When you say you have the latest Toshiba drivers, I will assume you have done the recommended procedures. Also, you did not indicate whether you are using a 32 of 64 bit version, make note of the bios comment.

# Note: Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7 will install any updates for Toshiba drivers and utilities required for hardware features and functionality following the installation of Windows 7. If updates are needed for bundled or added 3rd party application software that is not required for hardware functionality, contact the application software vendors.

# If you will be upgrading to the 64-bit version of Windows 7, you may need to first update your BIOS. Click here to see if your laptop requires a BIOS update prior to installing 64-bit Windows 7.

Download and run the Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7 to install drivers and utilities from Toshiba. Click here to download the Toshiba Software Installer for Windows 7. For more information about this program, read Toshiba tools to simplify the Windows 7 installation process.

It's 32 bit and it is running cooler on the old video driver but still can't figure out why Windows 7 won't speed up the fan.