Computer gets very hot and fan stays on

I have a HP with i7 it gets very hot and the an stays on. I think somthing must be running in the back ground but I can"t find it. I have all the cooling tables etc. any ideas any one?

What is your laptop model?
Probably the heatsink clogged with dust and has to be cleaned up.
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