Windows 10: Why is my disk usage always 100%

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  1. VANESSAJACKSON3
    VanessaJackson3 Win User

    Why is my disk usage always 100%


    When I open the task manager it says: Disk usage at 100% and it won't go down. Any idea how to fix this?

    :)
     
    VanessaJackson3, Oct 25, 2021
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  2. SALMAN PATWEGAR
    Salman Patwegar Win User

    100% disk usage

    The most common cause of 100% disk usage appears to be Superfetch and Prefetch, but there are also other causes. You can try disabling both these features and see if it helps.

    This article provides steps to disable prefecth and superfetch:

    -
    How to Fix 100% Disk Usage Error in Windows 10
     
    Salman Patwegar, Oct 25, 2021
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  3. JOSE EST
    Jose Est Win User
    100% disk usage and memory usage

    Hi,

    100% disk usage and memory usage can be caused by a software corruption, running application running on the background and malware or virus infection.

    For us to properly isolate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Did the issue happen after installing the Fall Creators?
    • Did you receive any error messages?
    • Can you send us the screenshot of the Task Manager showing the 100% disk usage and memory usage?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    For isolation purposes, please perform a clean boot to see if the same issue will occur. Refer to this
    article for more information on how to perform a clean boot
    in Windows.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Jose Est, Oct 25, 2021
    #3
  4. GARYBEAR89
    garybear89 Win User

    Why is my disk usage always 100%

    garybear89, Oct 25, 2021
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