Windows 10: High disk usage from "Host Process"

My computer is almost constantly listing the disk at running at 100%. Something labelled "host process for windows tasks" makes up 60-90% of it. I have done most of the things recommended to fix high disk usage including stopping indexing, reducing some of the malware features, running a check on the disk to fix it, and even doing a clean boot. What is that task and what do I do to fix it?

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High Disk Usage

Hi all, I'm struggling with finding things to fix my high disk usage. I've spent many months searching the internet and doing all the listed suggestions like disabling SuperFetch, Windows Defender, Updating drivers, ect. and still I'm stuck with a high disk usage. Here's a screen shot I took immediately following a restart and opening up to a new Firefox window.





I have noticed Service Host: Local System takes up quite a bit of disk usage and that if I close it and let it open back up all by itself then it immediately makes my disk usage drop into a much more manageable 40-60% usage range. But eventually after a while it maxes out again and I have to close it out again. It's an annoying step just to be able to use my computer.

Also, I have noticed that after working with my mom's computer today, that her disk usage when no programs are running is only like 5%. Makes me wonder why my computer can have no programs running but my disk usage never drops below 30% and sits in the 40-60% range with spikes up over 75%.

I honestly don't know enough about computers to do much more than I already have without causing major issues. BTW, just a couple weeks ago I had to do a Windows reinstall, not a complete reinstall, just the basic reinstall they allow you to do on Windows 10 where you still keep all your personal files. Ever since that a lot of times when I try to open a process like Run or Task Manager I'll get an error message that it can't open and then I do it again and it will open the second time.

Here's a screenshot of my computer information so you can see what I'm working with here.

 

High Disk Usage Due to "System" Process?

Hi,

There are different factors that can affect the performance of your Windows 10 device. This includes recent updates, device drivers that need to be updated and much more. For us to resolve your concern, kindly answer the questions below:

• Were there any changes made or updates installed prior to the issue occurring?
• Were you able to verify which system process was having a high disk usage?
• Which version and build of Windows 10 is installed on your device?

As an initial recommendation, you can follow the steps on this
link in there order they are posted to improve the performance of your device.

We look forward to your response to our queries.

 

High disk usage

Hi!

I'm having trouble with high disk usage (usually peaking at 100%) on my laptop running Windows 10. It happens a lot when I'm playing a game, but also under other circumstances. Checking the Task Manager, I've noticed that the problem is commonly related
to processes such as "system", the microsoft windows search indexer and other random service host processes. I also experience high disk usage when oppening some softwares (such as Chrome) and when I try to use some tools in others (such as when I select the
"Type tool" in Photoshop).

Can you guys help me? I've had many computers and this is happened a lot in all of them.