Cooler Boost Not Working in MSI Dragon Center: 3 Ways to Fix

Upgrading to the latest version of the software can help

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msi dragon center cooler boost not working

Keeping your device cool during gaming sessions is important, but many reported that MSI Dragon Center Cooler Boost is not working which can make your device hotter and thus impact your performance. However, there are ways to fix this.

What can I do if the MSI Dragon Center Cooler boost is not working?

1. Install the latest version of MSI Dragon Center

  1. Visit the MSI Dragon Center download page.
  2. Click the Download Now button to download the software.
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  3. Install the latest version of the software.

2. Install the older version

  1. Uninstall MSI Dragon Center.
  2. To completely remove the software, some are suggesting using the MSI Removal Tool.
  3. Once the software is removed, install the older version of MSI Dragon Center.
  4. Some users recommended downloading the latest version after you remove the software, so you can try that as well.

Newer versions may have bugs, and this is why many are suggesting rolling back to the older version until the issue is sorted.

3. Disable Vanguard

  1. If you have Vanguard running, disable it from the system tray.
  2. You can also disable it process by using Task Manager. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager, locate the process, and then choose End Task.
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  3. If that doesn’t work, you might have to uninstall Vanguard, but that will cause issues with Riot Games that rely on it.

Does Cooler Boost increase FPS?

The feature can help with the performance by keeping your hardware cooler. This will prevent throttling and keep your performance up.

Is MSI Cooler Boost safe?

Yes, this feature is perfectly safe to use, however, it might cause slight wear to your fan over time.

If MSI Dragon Center Cooler Boost is not working, your performance will be impacted and your hardware will produce more heat, but it’s possible to fix that by reinstalling the software.

These aren’t the only issues with fans that you can encounter, and we wrote about what to do if Extreme Performance is not working in MSI Dragon Center or if Fan Control not working in MSI Dragon, so don’t miss those guides.

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