Windows 10: I have two PCs that are slowing using up 99% memory and then 100% hard drive utilization....

Good day,I have been dealing with two PCs that are slowing using up 99% memory and 100% hard drive utilization when viewed from the task manager processes page. The utilization takes around an hour to build to these numbers then becomes extremely slow or unresponsive, I assume because everything is being cached to the hard drive. To clear the build up we reset the pc. Things we have already tried include: Bios Update, all Windows updates, all Microsoft updates, DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth, sfc /scannow, chkdsk C: /f , removed unnecessary startup processes, turned off al

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hard drive at 100% utilization

why is my hard drive at 100% utilization? I do not have a lot open so it makes no sense that it is at 100% utilization. This never changes

 

Hard drive shows 100% utility in Windows 10

Original title: PLZ help 100% disl critical process died + unmountable boot volume

Hi I have a lenovo yoga 3 pro and im realy tired ofwindows 10 problems!!!!

Its been 3 times that I reinstall w10 and my laptop crashed showing:

critical process died

unmountable boot volume

he finaly openbut he is sooo slow... the hard drive showing 100% utility same like last time and I know its not good inquiries....

What can I do with it ??

plz help

 

100% disk utilisation slowing laptop

Hi Mara May,

Thank you for your assistance, I have had to type this in WORD and copy paste into the thread here due to all things through Chrome and Edge are so slow.

• Windows is always up to date with all updates.
  
• Norton Utilities is also up to date
  

• I have already done the following:
  
  • Tested HDD with HP Startup Menu and disk is 100% in order
    
  • Carried out SFC scan and corrupt files repaired
    
  • Did a DSIM restore health and no issues found-Disk utilisation is now generally below 50%
    
  • When using Chrome browser, to access this chat for example, its very slow with Disk utilisation at 10% or so but Memory at 55% with Chrome using most of it always.
    
  • So the problem is partially resolved except for when using Chrome
    
  • With Edge the memory goes up to 62% and HDD 100%
    
  • Did you suggested :Methods” 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
    
• I have not done a “clean boot” as it scares me at this stage.
  

It seems to be an issue between Chrome/Edge browsers as when I use Office 365’s Outlook, Word etc, the speed is now OK. Also the Disk utilisation seems to be generally acceptable but memory high that may be slowing the laptop down?

I have had issues with Teams simultaneously in that it’s so slow but with Zoom its normal, coincidence?

I look forward to your further suggestions.

Regards