Windows 10: Disk utilization 100% in Task manager

My laptop shows 100% disk utilization in the task manager for the first 20-30 mins after I start my machine. During this time when it is 100%, system performance is very slow. After 30 mins, disk utilization drops again under 20% and everything is normal.


I tried reaching out to Microsoft help a couple of times in the past and they suggested me to update my windows. That may have resolved the issue temporarily for few days but it starts behaving like this again.

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Task Manager show 100% disk utilization on Windows 10

Hi Charles,



Please reply to a few questions asked below to understand the issue better:

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  Did you try disabling the Startup programs on the computer?
  
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  Did you scan for the presence of virus/malware content on the computer?
  

The issue might occur due to the presence of virus/malware content on the computer. Scan the PC for the presence of virus/malware by running the antivirus security software. Run the antivirus security software twice to detect and confirm the presence
of malware/virus on your PC. Check for the status of the scan to view the presence of virus/malware.



If haven’t tried, refer to the methods suggested in Task Manager might show 100% disk utilization
on Windows 10 article and check if it helps.



Write to us with the status of 100% disk utilization on the computer for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

In task manager disk utility is 98-100% always

In task manager disk utility is always between 98-100% due to this, applications not working properly and i will get to update my windows also

can any one help me what to do?

if i connect to internet it will be between 99-100% some times it will be stuck at 100

if i will not connect to internet it will be normal values

how can i reduce disk utility ?

 

Clean install, disk usage at 100%

I've seen that article. and I am in fact not running that driver. I followed the steps and it does not appear in the list.