Did you go to Compaq's website and download all of the Windows drivers for the Evo? One of them is likely to be required to get the fan working properly. I would recommend installing them all unless you know you don't need them. Laptops can be fickle beasts, particularly the older ones. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=316673&task=softwareCategory&lang=en&cc=us Mike -----Original Message----- >From: Phil Goldbach <shadowvar8541@xxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Jun 4, 2009 12:56 PM >To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Fans on Compaq Evo N600C > >With my Evo, even under Windows, there are some issues with the fan. The fan >doesn't quite work effectively enough as I've had mine overheat on me several >times. > >Phil Goldbach > > > >"Men cry not for themselves, but for their comrades." ** This list is PUBLICLY archived. ** PLEASE don't post personal or sensitive information unless you wish for it to be in the public domain. To post to the list send email to frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx The archive is available at //www.freelists.org/archives/frgeek-michiana/ You may unsubscribe or change your list settings by going to the list website at //www.freelists.org/webpage/frgeek-michiana