Windows 10: SanDisk SSD continually hitting 100% utilisation with high latency and low read write.

I recently installed an SSD in a PC and after a month or so the PC began slowing down significantly. Using the task manager to see what was happening, the answer was immediately obvious in that the SSD would hit 100% utilisation after performing even extremely simple tasks, such as starting an email application or opening a web browser installed on the drive. The read and write speeds are around 2000 times slower than they should be and the drive response time is around 600-1000ms, when this occurs. I believe it isn't a drive related issue because performing a benchmark of the drive resulted i

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Disk Activity at 100% with low Read/Write

Windows Version: 20H2 OS Build 19042.804


Hey Everyone,

I recently updated from W7 to W10 and now my PC has been running very slow.

My disk usage is typically no higher than 40% however I am pretty much always at 100% active.

I have tried multiple things online; however I cannot figure out what is the cause.

I tried

1. Disabling search/superfetch
2. Resetting page file
3. Disk Check
4. Disable Windows Update

Any Help Is Appreciated! Thanks!

 

Disk Activity at 100% with low Read/Write

That didn't really seem to do much....

I ran a process explorer and got the following.

Sorted By File Events



Sorted By Registry Events




Is this out of the ordinary? Those numbers seem high for the system not seeming to be doing much. Sub 5% CPU and Low RAM use.

Sometimes it seems to calm down and be fine but as soon as I do anything it peaks again and lags again.

 

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