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The tag 'fan running' on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting scenarios where a computer's fan is audible but the system fails to start or display output. Common issues include problems after sleep mode, where the fan spins but the screen remains black and power lights are off. Discussions focus on diagnosing hardware or power state failures, often involving forced shutdowns, power cycling, or checking connections. The tag is relevant for users experiencing unresponsive systems with active cooling fans, typically in Windows-based PCs.
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    Windows 7 Computer won't start up after sleep mode

    I accidentally clicked sleep mode when shutting down the computer, and now it won't wake up. I can hear the fan running, but nothing is showing up on the screen, nor is the power light on. Help?
    • raissatakahi
    • Thread
    • accidental clicks computer issues display fan running power light reset sleep mode startup troubleshooting wake up
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 PC not shutting down completely (fans keep blowing)

    I have an issue with Windows7 which I can't seem to solve. Whenever I try to shutdown the computer (this is really shutdown, not sleep or hibernate), Windows7 performs the whole process of shutting down services, screen etc but the fans keep blowing. The pc becomes completely unresponsive (so...
    • Lapino
    • Thread
    • bios fan running hardware compatibility intel drivers motherboard power settings sata ports shutdown issues unresponsive pc windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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