System itself causing 100% Disk Usage on PC.

Hi TheEclipsedWing

SEE First: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-100-percen...

Look for blank icons on the desktop and delete them.

Open File Explorer
Open This PC
Right click your local drive where Windows 10 is install (you will see the Windows logo on it)
Click Properties
Click the Hardware tab
What is the name of the drive listed?

Is it an SSD?
If it is, you might need to update the firmware.

Open Start > Settings > Privacy > Background apps
Disable all Background apps.

Disabling Windows Update:

Press Windows key + R
Type: services.msc
Hit Enter

Scroll down to Windows Update
Select it then right click it
Click Properties
Under the General tab, choose Startup type to Disabled
Click Stop
Click Apply then OK

Also, check whats starting up with Windows.

Press Windows key + X
Click Task Manager
Click Startup tab
Disable all except Windows Defender.
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Press Windows key + R
Type: msconfig
Hit Enter

Go to the services tab
Check the box,
hide all Microsoft services

Disable the remaining services

Click Apply then OK

Restart if prompted
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Open Start, type: problem reports
Hit Enter

Delete any failed or pending reports.

Go to Start > Settings > System > Notifications and actions > Turn off "Show me tips about Windows."

If you have Chrome installed, uninstall then reinstall it.

Open Start, type: CMD
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator

Type: powercfg -restoredefaultschemes
Hit Enter
Exit


Create an entirely new account and delete the current one.

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-manage-...

Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.

Hello, I see that your disk usage is constantly at 100 percent. In this case, you will need to turn off Windows Search as this feature may be the one causing the issue. To turn Windows Search off, go into the command prompt as an admin, then type in the following command:

"net stop "Windows Search"

Then hit enter. Once it prompts that the service has stopped successfully, check if the disk usage has gone down.
Hope this helps, and let me know if you have further questions! :-)

I'll give that a shot real quick, but out of curiosity because there's no post about it "Anywhere", what would happen if I Stopped the System file?

There can be many different causes for this problem. Yes, it is often the system itself causing this problem. Yes, it is often SVCHost.exe, because that is a "host" program used by Windows to run other programs.

https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/fix-high-ram-cpu-memory-usage-after-windows-10-update.html

 

Many users reported that RAM and CPU usage went up after installing Windows 10. The detailed situations of this Windows 10 high RAM/CPU memory usage issue are like that

 

.  1  Registry Hack

.  2  Utility to fix Driver issue

.  3  Manual fix for Driver Issue

.  4  Adjust Performance settings

.  5  Check Task Manager for RAM use

.  6  Disable unneeded Programs at startup

.  7  Defrag HD

.  8  Close apps

.  9  Virus scan system

. 10 Restart Computer

 

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-tips-fix-100-disk-usage-improve-windows-performance/

 

1. Check Your Anti-Virus Software

2. Disable Windows Search for Improved Disk Performance

3. Disable Superfetch Service

4. Could It Be Flash?

5. Is Skype Eating Disk Resources?

6. Resolve PCI-Express Firmware Bug

7. Disable Diagnostic Tracking in Windows 10

8. Windows Update Can Cause High Disk Usage

9. Reset Your Virtual Memory

10. Activate High Performance Mode

 

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-100-disk-usage-windows-10

.  *  Uninstall non MS Browsers and Addins in IE / Edge

.  *  Run Chkdsk

.  *  Disable Windows Defender Cloud Based protection

.  *  Disable Windows Search

.  *  Disable printer spooler service

.  *  Update device drivers

.  *  Run SFC

.  *  Run DISM

.  *  run the Performance Troubleshooter.

.  *  Refresh / Re-install Windows …

 

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-10-100-percent-disk-usage-problem

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In the Task Manager, under Performance tab, the disk utilization reaches to 100% due to which system became lagging and unresponsive. It started freezing in few moments and this keeps happening until disk usage reduces from 100%.

 

Control panel > Power Options > Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings > Processor Power Management > Maximum Processor state. 

Also, once I start Chrome 64, it uses lots of cpu and ram to do absolutely nothing.

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https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/how-to-fix-100-disk-usage-in-windows-10/7c5c979b-0ed0-4855-b9b8-05b9499533e2?auth=1

This is caused by a common combination of Skype as well Google Chrome. Similar issue with other programs could also cause 100% disk usage. To fix this do the following

 

http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_stop_this_constant_disk_activity.html

 

https://askleo.com/i_have_constant_disk_activity_and_i_dont_know_why_how_can_i_tell_what_program_is_doing_it/

Read More – Several links for 100% High CPU / RAM / FAN

 

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/stop-whats-revving-your-cpu-fan-constantly-in-windows-10/

 

Top 10 Ways to Fix High CPU/RAM/Memory Usage after Windows 10 Update                     https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/fix-high-ram-cpu-memory-usage-after-windows-10-update.html

 

Fix Windows 10 High Memory Usage/Leak after the Creators Update  https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/fix-high-memory-usage-leak-windows-10.html

 

Fix WMI Provider Host High CPU Usage after Windows 10 Creators Update  https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/wmi-provider-host-high-cpu-usage-windows-10-creators-update.html

 

Fix Computer Fan Noise Due to High CPU Usage on Windows 10  https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/fix-computer-fan-noise-high-cpu-usage-windows-10.html

 

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Hello, there is no worry about stopping a crucial system file as Windows will automatically prevent and block you from doing so. If it were to slip through however, Windows will freeze, and you will have to restart your computer. Once restarted, everything should be working fine, so there is nothing to worry about!

Hi EW. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 9 year Windows MVP and Independent Advisor, here to help you.

1) See fixes here for 100% disk usage:
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-100-disk-usag...
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-10-100-pe...

2) Update your drivers from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

3) Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

4) If nothing else helps you can run a Repair Install by installing the Media Creation Tool and choosing from it to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows in about an hour while saving your files, apps and most settings, solves many problems while also bringing it up to the latest version 1809 which you need anyway and by the most stable method. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...


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But remember that in Windows 10 everything depends upon the quality of the install, and Factory or Upgrade installs are inferior installs which most enthusiasts won't even run because they'd expect endless issues. Consider now or later doing the Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

There is also an automated Fresh Start that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn't clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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What exactly do you mean by creating an entirely new account and deleting the current one? What exactly would/will that do, and how would/will it help?

Sometimes there is a corruption in your existing user account and creating a new one is what you need to do. If you don't want to do that, then you can try the following.

Could you confirm if this also happens in the default Administrator account?

Open Start
Type: cmd
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator

At the command prompt, type:
net user administrator /active:yes

Hit Enter

Close command prompt, restart, then try signing into the Administrator account.

Monitor if you are still experiencing high disk usage.

Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed? See how to verify:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

Another thing you can try is just waiting a while for it to subside.