The HP laptop gets hot, fans run loud

Hey — for an HP laptop I’d run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics first, including the fan and battery tests. Also install the BIOS, chipset, and thermal-framework updates for the exact product number from HP Support Assistant or HP’s support site.

For a quick comparison, set Windows to Balanced power mode and check Task Manager for high CPU, GPU, or disk use. Keep the laptop on a hard surface and make sure both intake and exhaust vents are clear. If it still gets uncomfortably hot while idle, or the fan test reports an error, that is not something a Windows tweak should be expected to fix—dust buildup, dried thermal compound, a weak fan, or a battery problem may need service.

Please share the exact HP model, idle/load temperatures, and whether the heat is near the exhaust, battery, or charging port.