Windows 8.1 comes with a lot of software problems for new users, but apparently, it does some annoying things to the hardware, as well. Recent reports suggest that the CPU noise on some laptops is actually increased after making the Windows 8.1 update. One of the frustrated users is using a Sony VAIO Windows 8.1 laptop, he said the following: The higher noise level coming from the CPU fan has been reported on Microsoft’s support forums, as well as on the forum of other laptop OEMs. The fact that the CPU fan is generating more noise than before, is caused by increased heat of the processor. Therefore, Windows 8.1 is requiring more CPU power which causes a temperature increase. The Windows 8.1 system requirements aren’t that strict and they don’t require a lot of power or space:
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
Some potential fixes for the CPU noise in Windows 10
[Update] Upgrading on Windows 10, some users have encountered similar issues with CPU constantly making a whirring/buzzing noise. Microsoft officially listed the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10 as follows:
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC. RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit. Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS. Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver. Display: 800×600.
1. Clean CPU Fan in order to clear CPU noise
First of all, you need to make sure that Windows 8.1 is indeed the culprit. To do that, just clear fans carefully from dust so that you’re sure it’s not the dust that is causing the noise. You can find more details on how to manage increased fan noise by checking our article How to Reduce Fan Noise. SPONSORED After you have done this, here’s what one user is suggesting So, here are the steps that you need to take:
Go to Task Scheduler Task Scheduler Library -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Windows Backup Disable the “ConfigNotification” task Restart your computer
2. Fix Memory issue through Registry Hack
Try hacking your way out of this issue by performing one Registry tweak. Here’s exactly what you need to do:
3. Update drivers to fix the issue
It’s highly recommended to make sure you have the latest drivers installed. For a detailed procedure on how to check for driver issues and update them, read our article How to update outdated drivers in Windows 10. If you are looking for an even faster way to update your PC drivers, use a dedicated automatic tool, such as Driverfix. This type of software will update your drivers within a few clicks and always keep your device secure. Let us know by leaving your comment if you have managed to fix the annoying CPU noise problem.
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