Macbook pro 2011 heating issue

I have the 2011 Macbook pro. The temperature has always been a problem. If im running 1 program like safari it will normally be around 95 - 105 degrees. If i have a few apps open it goes up to about 150.
     For some reason over the past few days wether i have an app open or not the temp sky rockets to 190 - 200. I have no idea what could be wrong. Maybe one of my fans have broken and 1 cant keep the computer cool by itself. If theyre are even 2 fans i have no clue.

Similar reports seem to point to issues when running a virtual OS through VMware or Parallels. See below.
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=display KC&externalId=2011360
http://kb.parallels.com/en/111541

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