Windows 10: Disk running at 100% and unable to reset PC

My PC has been getting progressively slower to the point now where I am unable to do anything on it. It will take up to 15 minutes to allow me to log in, and once I have logged in it will take another 10 minutes to load everything on the desktop. I'm unable to use any apps or run any games.


When I sort the 'Disk' tab on task manager, "system" is usually at the top in a red box. I've had the computer for a while now and thought resetting the PC would possibly fix the issue. However when I go to reset the computer, it will get to 100% and then shows the message "there was a problem resetting your PC".


I have tried resetting multiple ways and even via command prompt, however they all give the same end result. I've ran multiple virus scans and nothing has came up. I'm unsure how to fix this issue and every time I attempt to fix it I must wait 5 minutes between every click of the mouse. I know this is an extremely common issue however I have tried all of the main solutions already and none have worked out for me.


If anyone has had similar issues in the past or knows how to resolve this issue please could you let me know.


Thanks, Sam

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Unable to reset the pc

Hello,

If you are having that message while trying to reset your computer, We suggest you to create an installation media for Windows 10 using Media
Creation Tool and perform a Reset.

Once the installation media is created, follow the steps below:

• Insert the installation media you created, and then restart your PC.
• On the Install Windows screen, select Repair your computer.
• On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. From there, you can use Safe Mode. Select
  Advanced Options >Reset This PC>Remove everything.
• After the reset is complete, check for status.

Give us an update on what happens.