How to test to see if your CPU fan works

[Trish_]

On boot up (after using the computer earlier in the evening) I got a message saying the CPU fan wasn't working *but* as soon as I disconnected my modem and restarted computer the computer is letting me post and look . I get no warning sounds, and it doesn't feel hot *at this moment* but I don't know where to look or turn to test to see if it is working using Windows 10.

I've had Nothing but problems since installing Windows 10.. any suggestions for a computer newb to go & test my fan out other than a shop?

 

[WabbitHero]

open your case and physically look at your fan

 

[Trish_]

open your case and physically look at your fan

Case is Jammed shut !

 

[Space monkey 12]

Use a program like speed fan and I have had nothing but problems since the upgrade to 10.

 

[Trish_]

Use a program like speed fan and I have had nothing but problems since the upgrade to 10.

THANK YOU! The same with me ! Now I am going to have to pay a tech for a clean install of Windows 10 or Windows 7 Home Premium as I never made a recovery disk! I can be SO daft at times, getting in a hurry and then needing it but .. too late !

Thank You for the BEST answer EVER !

 

[Space monkey 12]

Use a program like speed fan and I have had nothing but problems since the upgrade to 10.

THANK YOU! The same with me ! Now I am going to have to pay a tech for a clean install of Windows 10 or Windows 7 Home Premium as I never made a recovery disk! I can be SO daft at times, getting in a hurry and then needing it but .. too late !

Thank You for the BEST answer EVER !

Sorry for the late reply to my knowledge you could just borrow/download a Windows 10 disk or create your own installation media because you already have a product key because you upgraded to ten I would reinstall myself not pay someone else to do it it's normally pretty simple

 

[CountMike]

On boot up (after using the computer earlier in the evening) I got a message saying the CPU fan wasn't working *but* as soon as I disconnected my modem and restarted computer the computer is letting me post and look . I get no warning sounds, and it doesn't feel hot *at this moment* but I don't know where to look or turn to test to see if it is working using Windows 10.

I've had Nothing but problems since installing Windows 10.. any suggestions for a computer newb to go & test my fan out other than a shop?

I'd put my money on the faulty modem, maybe a short in it and drawing too much power. OS has nothing to do with starting computer and the message is coming from BIOS, not windows.