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When I turned on my iMac desktop this morning the fan started running loud instantly and doesn't stop

When I turned on my iMac desktop this morning the fan started running loud instantly and doesn't stop. What can or must I do?

Posted on Oct 2, 2021 7:13 AM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2021 7:36 AM

Open the Activity Monitor and View >> View ALL processes. Look for a process or application using unusually larger amount of CPU in the CPU Tab and then perform the same in Memory Tab.


This will help identify a runaway process or Application.


Does the same issue present when booting into Safe Mode - SHIFT key immediately at restart ??

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Oct 2, 2021 7:36 AM in response to werner131

Open the Activity Monitor and View >> View ALL processes. Look for a process or application using unusually larger amount of CPU in the CPU Tab and then perform the same in Memory Tab.


This will help identify a runaway process or Application.


Does the same issue present when booting into Safe Mode - SHIFT key immediately at restart ??

When I turned on my iMac desktop this morning the fan started running loud instantly and doesn't stop

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