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Computer shutdown after initial sensor settings OK

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Assessment

Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Newbie friendliness
42/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Active
Domain
desktop

Research direction

Start by reproducing the shutdown on the reported Windows 11 IoT setup with the Gigabyte Z97P-D3 and Core i7-4770K, following the steps through pressing OK after sensor settings and installing PawnIO. Check whether logs or Windows event entries appear; the reporter says neither is present. Done means identifying and documenting a reproducible cause or a safe workaround for the shutdown.

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Description

Describe the bug

  1. Fresh Windows 11 IoT install (Don't have TPM v2, hence IoT)
  2. Run Fancontrol
  3. Install PawnIO as required
  4. After selecting sensor settings and pressing, OK the computer shuts down. No bluescreen, no error messages
Image

Is there a log.txt file next to FanControl.exe with recent date entries?

  • No log files
  • No BSOD. Computer just shuts down
  • Nothing in event logs

Relevant hardware specs and setup

  • Mobo: Gigabyte Z97P-D3
  • CPU: 4770k
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