Windows 10: 100% disk usage with nothing running

Discus and support 100% disk usage with nothing running in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have an HP all in one pc on windows 10. For the last year or so I have been getting 100% disk usage, even if nothing is running. It slows the machine... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JackLittley, Mar 20, 2023.

  1. JACKLITTLEY
    JackLittley Win User

    100% disk usage with nothing running


    I have an HP all in one pc on windows 10. For the last year or so I have been getting 100% disk usage, even if nothing is running. It slows the machine to a crawl. I keep following guidelines to fix it and sometimes it does get useage down to a more normal 33% , but it always returns to 100%

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    JackLittley, Mar 20, 2023
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  2. TONEILL_1313
    TONeill_1313 Win User

    Disk Usage at 100% with nothing running

    My PC is running Windows 10 with the latest updates but has suddenly become unusable with disk usage staying at 100% even with nothing running and just the same processes listed in Task Manager as before the problems
    started. I've tried a few suggestions found in online forums - disabling Windows Search and Superfetch, adjusting page file size, etc. but nothing has done the trick yet. I don't have any outside anti-virus software installed. I read about the potential MSI
    issue but don't have IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers listed in the Device Manager. Finally, it seems to boot up normally and will have periods where the disk usage drops and it's usable but those moments are brief and it inevitably goes back up to 100% usage.
     
    TONeill_1313, Mar 20, 2023
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  3. JOSE EST
    Jose Est Win User
    100% disk usage and memory usage

    Hi,

    100% disk usage and memory usage can be caused by a software corruption, running application running on the background and malware or virus infection.

    For us to properly isolate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Did the issue happen after installing the Fall Creators?
    • Did you receive any error messages?
    • Can you send us the screenshot of the Task Manager showing the 100% disk usage and memory usage?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    For isolation purposes, please perform a clean boot to see if the same issue will occur. Refer to this
    article for more information on how to perform a clean boot
    in Windows.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Jose Est, Mar 20, 2023
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  4. SALMAN PATWEGAR
    Salman Patwegar Win User

    100% disk usage with nothing running

    100% disk usage

    The most common cause of 100% disk usage appears to be Superfetch and Prefetch, but there are also other causes. You can try disabling both these features and see if it helps.

    This article provides steps to disable prefecth and superfetch:

    -
    How to Fix 100% Disk Usage Error in Windows 10
     
    Salman Patwegar, Mar 20, 2023
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