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Not for fixing windows but if it really is overheating, fix it before its too late. Even the cheap thermal paste would do if its not a high end one and its pretty easy to change paste anyway.
Thanks, I'll consider it. This is a gaming laptop, so I'm a bit more reluctant to mess around in there.
Is it still in warranty by any chance? It really shouldn't be overheating to the point that it reboots, windoes or not.