I've been using my PC without issues for a while, but today it started throwing up alerts about "threat detected" due to an application called OpenHardwareMonitor. Now I'm experiencing severe FPS drops, and my desktop is sluggish even when nothing is running. I reinstalled my graphics drivers and reset my computer, but then I got a warning saying "your CPU is overheating." I can't even check the CPU temperature anymore because OpenHardwareMonitor keeps crashing, displaying an error message that suggests potential malware or a corrupted file. My specs include an Nvidia GeForce 4060Ti and an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, and I'm frustrated because everything seems to malfunction all at once!
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Yikes, a CPU temp of 94 degrees while idle is definitely alarming! It sounds like something isn't right with your cooling system. Verify all fans are operational and there's no obstruction—perhaps dust buildup is affecting airflow. If everything seems fine physically, you might need to look into better cooling solutions or thermal paste replacement.
The alerts seem to be false alarms, but that overheating is no joke. Make sure your power supply is also delivering enough juice. Sometimes power issues cause odd behavior across systems. If the problem persists, you might want to test individual components as well.
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep that in mind while I'm troubleshooting.
If it hit those temps out of nowhere, it might just be a coincidental hardware failure. But seriously, overheating could lead to more serious issues down the line. Keep monitoring it and don't ignore those temperatures!
It sounds like you're dealing with a false positive from OpenHardwareMonitor being flagged as a virus, but the bigger issue seems to be that your CPU is overheating. Make sure to check your cooler: Is the fan running? Is it securely attached? And don’t forget to clean any dust buildup on the heatsink. Also, consider reapplying thermal paste if it’s been a while. If you need reliable temperature readings, try using alternatives like HWInfo64 or CoreTemp instead—those should provide accurate data without the security warnings.
I'll check Malwarebytes to be safe, but I might have to try those tools if this keeps happening.
I've been maintaining it regularly, but I'll double-check everything just to be sure.