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Windows 10 100% disk usage in Task Manager [SOLVED]
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If your Windows 10 Task Manager shows 100% disk usage,
something is causing your hard drive to over-work. Your computer
is now so slow it’s almost impossible to use, and you’re probably
wondering what you did wrong. The answer is, nothing! This
problem can occur all by itself. But the good news is, it’s usually
not a hard problem to fix.
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Here are a few fixes that have helped other users resolve their
Windows 10 100% disk usage problem. You may not need to try
them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one
that works for you.
1. Disable Windows Search
2. Update your device drivers
3. Disable SuperFetch service
4. Perform a diskcheck
5. Reset Virtual Memory
6. Disable Antivirus Software temporarily
7. Change your Google Chrome & Skype settings
8. Fix your StorAHCI.sys driver
Fix 1: Disable Windows SearchFix 1: Disable Windows SearchFix 1: Disable Windows SearchFix 1: Disable Windows Search
To determine if Windows Search is causing your 100% disk usage
problem, the first thing you should do is temporarily disable
Windows Search, and see if your computer speeds up. If it does,
you can permanently disable Windows Search.
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Temporarily disable Windows SearchTemporarily disable Windows SearchTemporarily disable Windows SearchTemporarily disable Windows Search
Windows Search is what makes searching files on your PC much
faster. If you don’t use it at all, or you have another search app,
you can disable it completely. Disabling this service will stop the
indexing of all files. But you will still have access to search, which
will take longer time.
Here’s how to temporarily disable Windows Search and find out if
it’s the cause of your 100% disk utilization problem. (Note that
Windows Search will start again when you restart your computer.)
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and X at
the same time, then select Command Prompt (Admin).
2) Click Yes at the User Account Control window prompt.
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3) A mostly black window will then display. This is the command
prompt window. In this window, type in the following command:
net.exe stop "Windows search"
4) Hit Enter on your keyboard. ›
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Check to see if your disk usage and the performance of your
computer improve. If they do, you should permanently disable
Windows Search as described below. If not, move on to Method 2.
Permanently disable Windows SearchPermanently disable Windows SearchPermanently disable Windows SearchPermanently disable Windows Search
If you discovered that Windows Search is causing your 100% disk
usage error in Windows 10, you can permanently disable Windows
Search:
1) Press Windows logo key + R at the same time, and type in
services.msc.
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2) Locate Windows Search option, double click it to enter its
Properties window.
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3) Change the Startup type to Disabled. Then click Apply and OK
to save your change.
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4) Check your computer’s disk usage: Type “task manager” in the
Windows search bar and select Task Manager, then in the
Processes tab, look at the % at the top of the Disk column. If it’s no
longer 100%, you’ve fixed the problem!
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If the 100% disk usage problem persists, try the next method,
below.
Fix 2: Update your device driversFix 2: Update your device driversFix 2: Update your device driversFix 2: Update your device drivers
If the steps above don’t resolve your 100% disk usage problem in
Windows 10, it may be caused by a device driver.
You can automatically update all your device drivers to the latest
correct version with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the
correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system
your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and
installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about
making a mistake when installing.
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You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or
the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes
just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back
guarantee):
1) Download and install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now button. Driver Easy will
then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
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3) Click the Update button next to any flagged device to
automatically download and install the correct version of that
driver (you can do this with the FREE version).
Or click Update All to automatically download and install the
correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on
your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to
upgrade when you click Update All).
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4) Check your computer’s disk usage: Type “task manager” in the
Windows search bar and select Task Manager, then in the
Processes tab, look at the % at the top of the Disk column. If it’s no
longer 100%, you’ve fixed the problem!
Fix 3: Disable SuperFetchFix 3: Disable SuperFetchFix 3: Disable SuperFetchFix 3: Disable SuperFetch
SuperFetch helps to decrease boot time and make must-load
programs more efficiently. However, it has been identified as a
potential cause of disk performance issues in Windows 8 and later
versions of Windows, including Windows 10. Here’s how to stop
this service:
1) On your keyboard, press Windows key and X at the same time,
then choose Command Prompt (Admin).
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2) Click Yes at the User Account Control prompt.
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3) The command prompt will once again display. Type in the
following command:
net.exe stop superfetch
4) Hit Enter on your keyboard.
5) Wait for a few minutes to see if your computer starts
performing better. Or check your computer’s disk usage: Type
“task manager” in the Windows search bar and select Task
Manager, then in the Processes tab, look at the % at the top of
the Disk column. If it’s no longer 100%, you’ve fixed the problem!
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If the 100% disk usage problem persists, try the next method,
below.
Fix 4: Perform a disk checkFix 4: Perform a disk checkFix 4: Perform a disk checkFix 4: Perform a disk check
1) On your keyboard, press Windows key and X at the same time,
then choose Command Prompt (Admin).
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2) Click Yes at the User Account Control prompt.
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3) The command prompt will once again display. Type in the
following command:
chkdsk.exe /f /r
4) Hit Enter on your keyboard, then type Y to confirm that you’d
like to perform the disk check the next time you restart your
computer. Please make sure you have closed all of your
applications first.
IMPORTANT: Disk check will start the next time you boot your PC
and it might take some time to complete (could be a day for
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some). If, when you restart, you don’t have time to wait for the
disk check to complete, you can skip it. You’ll need to reschedule it
again, as described above, though.
5) Once you’ve completed the disk check, check your computer’s
disk usage again: Type “task manager” in the Windows search bar
and select Task Manager, then in the Processes tab, look at the %
at the top of the Disk column. If it’s no longer 100%, you’ve fixed
the problem!
If the 100% disk usage problem persists, try the next method,
below.
Fix 5: Reset Virtual MemoryFix 5: Reset Virtual MemoryFix 5: Reset Virtual MemoryFix 5: Reset Virtual Memory
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Virtual memory can be considered an extension of your
computer’s physical memory. It’s a combination of RAM and a
portion of your hard drive. When the RAM isn’t enough to perform
a task, Windows will temporarily store files in virtual memory, then
swap them back to RAM when required.
To reset virtual memory:
1) On your keyboard, press Windows key and Pause/ Break key
at the same time. Then choose Advanced System Settings on the
left panel.
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2) Go to the Advanced tab, then click Settings.
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3) Go to the Advanced tab again, and choose Change… in the
Virtual memory section.
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4) Ensure the Automatically manage paging file size for all
drives checkbox is NOT ticked.
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5) Select your windows drive (the hard drive or partition that has
Windows installed on it – usually C:), and enter an Initial size and
Maximum size for your virtual memory:
• Initial size – This value varies, depending on your computer.
If you’re not sure what value to use, just enter whatever the
number is in the Recommended category.
• Maximum size – Don’t set this value too high. It should be
about 1.5 times the size of your physical RAM. e.g. A PC with
4 GB (4096 MB) of RAM should have no more than about
6,144 MB virtual memory (4096 MB x 1.5).
Once you’ve entered your virtual memory values, click Set, then
click OK to continue.
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6) Clear all your computer’s ‘temp’ files. On your keyboard, press
Windows key and R at the same time, then in the Run form, type
temp and hit Enter. This will invoke Windows Explorer with your
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Temp folder open, showing you all the temp files on your
computer.
7) Select all the files in the Temp folder and delete them.
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8) Check your computer’s disk usage: Type “task manager” in the
Windows search bar and select Task Manager, then in the
Processes tab, look at the % at the top of the Disk column. If it’s no
longer 100%, you’ve fixed the problem!
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If the 100% disk usage problem persists, try the next method,
below.
Fix 6: Disable Antivirus Software Fix 6: Disable Antivirus Software Fix 6: Disable Antivirus Software Fix 6: Disable Antivirus Software
temporarilytemporarilytemporarilytemporarily
If you’ve installed antivirus or anti-malware programs such as
Norton, Kaspersky, AVG, Avast Behavior Shield or Malwarebytes,
you should temporarily turn them off or disable them to see if
they’re causing your disk usage problem.
Please see your antivirus software’s documentation to learn how
to disable it. You might also find these links useful:
• How to temporarily turn off Norton Antivirus program?
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• How to stop AVG temporarily?
• How to disable Avast temporarily?
Note that Microsoft has its own default anti-malware, Windows
Defender. It’s automatically enabled even if you also have other
antivirus applications installed. Even if you disable your other
antivirus programs, Windows Defender is always there for you
during that certain time range. So, no need to worry too much
about temporarily turning antivirus off.
Once you’ve disabled your antivirus, check your computer’s disk
usage again: Type “task manager” in the Windows search bar and
select Task Manager, then in the Processes tab, look at the % at
the top of the Disk column. If it’s no longer 100%, you’ve found the
problem, and you should contact the vendor of your antivirus
software to see if they can provide some help.
If the 100% disk usage problem persists, try the next method,
below.
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Fix 7: Change your Google Chrome & Fix 7: Change your Google Chrome & Fix 7: Change your Google Chrome & Fix 7: Change your Google Chrome &
Skype settingsSkype settingsSkype settingsSkype settings
For some Windows 10 users, a particular combination of Skype
and Google Chrome browser settings causes the 100% disk usage
problem in Windows 10. Here’s how to fix those settings (note that
the wording on different versions of Chrome could be slightly
different):
1) In Google Chrome, click the three-dot icon at the top right
corner and choose Settings.
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2) Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Advanced.
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3) In the Privacy and Security category, make sure Use a Use a Use a Use a
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4) Make sure that your Skype is not running.
5) In Windows Explorer, go to C:\Program Files (x86)
\Skype\Phone\.
6) Right-click Skype.exe and select Properties.
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7) Go to the Security tab and select Edit.
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8) Click ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES and tick the
Allow checkbox for Write. Then click Apply, then OK to save your
change.
9) Check your computer’s disk usage: Type “task manager” in the
Windows search bar and select Task Manager, then in the
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Processes tab, look at the % at the top of the Disk column. If it’s no
longer 100%, you’ve fixed the problem!
If the 100% disk usage problem persists, try the next method,
below.
Fix 8: Fix your StorAHCI.sys driverFix 8: Fix your StorAHCI.sys driverFix 8: Fix your StorAHCI.sys driverFix 8: Fix your StorAHCI.sys driver
Note: A million thanks to our warm-hearted reader Javier for the
following solution.
The Windows 10 100% disk usage problem might also be caused
by some Advanced Host Controller Interface PCI-Express (AHCI
PCIe) models running with the inbox StorAHCI.sys driver due to a
firmware bug.
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Here’s how to determine if this is your problem and fix it:
1) Open Device Manager by pressing Windows logo key and X at
the same time to choose Device Manager.
2) Expand the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers category, and double-
click the AHCI controller.
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3) Go to the Driver tab and click Driver Details. If you can see
storahci.sys stored in a path of system32 folder, then you are
running the inbox AHCI driver.
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4) Close the Driver Details window and go to Details tab. From the
drop-down menu, select Device Instance Path. Make note of the
path, starting from VEN_.
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5) Type regedit in the search box of Start panel, then hit Enter on
your keyboard to run Registry Editor. Then go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI\
<AHCI Controller>\<Random Number>\Device
Parameters\Interrupt
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Management\MessageSignaledInterruptProperties
The <AHCI Controller> here refers to the name you see from step
2).
The <Random Number> differs on different machines.
6) Double click the MSISupported key and change the value to 0.
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7) Restart your computer after the change, then check your
computer’s disk usage: Type “task manager” in the Windows
search bar and select Task Manager, then in the Processes tab,
look at the % at the top of the Disk column. If it’s no longer 100%,
you’ve fixed the problem!
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