What is FanControl.exe?

FanControl.exe is an executable file associated with the software Fan Control, developed by LaptopTools. This software is typically located in the C:\Program Files\FanControl directory on your computer.

Fan Control is a utility software designed to monitor and manage the cooling fans in a computer system. It allows users to manually or automatically adjust the speed of the fans to maintain optimal temperature levels. This can help to prevent overheating, extend the life of the hardware, and improve system performance.

Fan Control is not a necessary component of a computer system, but it can be useful for those who want more control over their system's cooling. If the software is not being used, or if it is causing problems such as system instability or performance issues, it may be advisable to remove it. Any executable file, including FanControl.exe, could potentially be a target for malware. If the file is located outside of the C:\Program Files\FanControl directory, or if it is behaving suspiciously, it should be scanned for viruses and possibly removed.

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FanControl.exe file information

The process known as FanControl belongs to software Fan Control by Rémi Mercier or LaptopTools.

Description: FanControl.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The FanControl.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (normally C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads\FanControl\ or C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\FanControl\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 3,312,640 bytes (6% of all occurrences), 3,416,064 bytes and 13 more variants.
FanControl.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

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If FanControl.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 44% dangerous. The file size is 1,392,128 bytes (18% of all occurrences), 3,318,272 bytes and 8 more variants. FanControl.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible.
Uninstalling this variant: You can also do the following:
1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > CORCET LDA or FanControl)
2) ask Customer Support ^[1][2] to assist you.
If FanControl.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder, the security rating is 68% dangerous. The file size is 1,443,840 bytes. FanControl.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window.
If FanControl.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 3,310,080 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as FanControl.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the FanControl.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

OBSIDIAN-PC Fan Control Fan Control is a software, that allows you to control the fans of your CLEVO laptop.
Keith (further information)

OBSIDIAN-PC Fan Control Fan Control is a software, that allows you to control the fans of your CLEVO laptop.
Keith King (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of FanControl.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. 2 users think FanControl.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.

Best practices for resolving FanControl issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with FanControl. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the FanControl.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

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