Where Does Macs Fan Control Store Settings?
Macs Fan Control stores presets in the app on Mac, with a helper in LaunchDaemons and a tray app on Boot Camp.
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Macs Fan Control keeps fan presets inside the app. The macOS copy runs from Applications with a privileged helper in LaunchDaemons. The Windows copy is a Boot Camp tray app under Program Files.
Start in Auto mode and watch baseline temps before creating curves. Sensor names differ by model, so a preset copied from another Mac can misbehave. Tie each fan to a sensor that actually moves with your workload.
Where Macs Fan Control stores this, by platform
/Applications/Macs Fan Control.app and /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.crystalidea.macsfancontrol.helper.plist
App plus helper for sensor access. Set fans to Auto before uninstalling. Check Login Items and LaunchDaemons for leftovers after removal.
C:\Program Files\Macs Fan Control\MacsFanControl.exe
Boot Camp only, for Intel Macs with support drivers installed. Runs from the system tray. If readings vanish after a Windows update, repair Boot Camp drivers first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I fully remove Macs Fan Control?
Set every fan back to Auto before removing anything. Then unload the helper plist, trash the app, and check Login Items plus LaunchDaemons for leftovers. Restart once to confirm fans follow Apple control again.
Does the Windows version work on any PC?
No. The Windows build targets Intel Macs running Windows through Boot Camp with proper drivers. It will not control fans on ordinary PCs or Apple Silicon machines. Use the macOS build on Macs.
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