Processor Thermal Throttling (Event ID 37/196)

What is CPU-THERMAL-THROTTLE?

This diagnosis detects processor speed limitation events (Event ID 37 or 196 in the Windows System Event Log). The CPU reached its thermal limit and activated throttling to prevent hardware damage, resulting in system slowdowns or shutdown warnings.

Common Causes

• Dry thermal paste
• Dusty radiator
• Poor cooling

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Replace the thermal paste

  Applying the first fix (Replace the thermal paste) addresses the most common root cause of CPU-THERMAL-THROTTLE and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  Clean the radiator

  If the problem persists, proceeding with the remaining steps ensures all edge cases related to cpu instability are covered.

• 3
  Add case fans

Commands & Diagnostics