How do I uninstall fancontrol?

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How do I uninstall fancontrol?

The folder isn't in applications and I removed it from system preferences but it won't let me drag the .dmg file to the trash because it says it is still in use. I tried to see if installing it again would remove the old one but the installer won't even install it.

I want to try and install it fresh as I messed with the fan speed too much and it sounds like they are constantly running.

2.0 GHZ Macbook with double layer superdrive, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Apr 8, 2007 10:31 AM

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Answer 1

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Kappy

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Apr 8, 2007 11:00 AM in response to Joanne Chonody

The fans in the MBP are constantly running. They always have. The fans idle at about 2000 RPM. Fan Control isn't an application, it's a preference pane and a startup item. The startup item will be located either in /Library/StartupItems/ or in /Home/Library/StartupItems/. You must move the two files to the Trash, restart the computer, then you should be able to empty the Trash.

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Answer 2

Haribol

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Apr 8, 2007 11:22 AM in response to Joanne Chonody

I have tried,it works.

1. In Finder,type ''fan control'' and drag fan control folder to the trash.

2. Restart MB !!!

3. Empty trash.

4.Repair Disc permissions.

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Answer 3

a2dox

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Apr 8, 2007 12:02 PM in response to Joanne Chonody

After you open Disk Utility, on the left is a column listing your drives. Select MacIntosh HD. Then various options will appear. On the bottom you will see a button that says "Repair Disk Permissions."

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Haribol

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Apr 8, 2007 11:03 AM in response to Joanne Chonody

In Finder,type ''fan control'' and drag fan control folder to the trash. Secure delete. Repair Disc permissions. Restart MB.

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Answer 5

Apr 8, 2007 11:39 AM in response to Haribol

I have a folder called fancontroldeman or something, is that it? What do I need to do with disc repair and where do I find that? Thanks!

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Haribol

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Apr 8, 2007 11:46 AM in response to Joanne Chonody

Yes,this is the one.
Finder - Applications - Utilities - Disk Utility - Repair Disc permissions.

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Answer 7

Apr 8, 2007 11:59 AM in response to Haribol

Ok, but do I run that on the one that says Toshiba or Macintosh HD?

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Answer 8

Haribol

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Apr 8, 2007 11:59 AM in response to Joanne Chonody

Press on Macintosh HD. First Aid.

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Answer 9

Apr 8, 2007 12:00 PM in response to Haribol

Sorry, I just saw that, please see my edit. Sorry I am not very techy.

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Answer 10

Apr 8, 2007 12:07 PM in response to Haribol

Ok, did that for Mac HD. Thank you for all your help!! I think it is quiet again. I guess I shall see. Now I have to make sure my fans still work as my keyboard is warm.

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