Windows 10: windows 10 kb5048652 causes continuous high disk activity levels

After installing windows 10 kb5048652 on 11 Dec 2024 causes high disk activity levels . The machine concerned is Dell Alienware 64 bit------------------------------------------------Host Name: DESKTOP-AI4ITRI OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OS Version: 10.0.19045 N/A Build 19045 OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free Registered Owner: Akalank Registered Organization: Microsoft Product ID: 00325-95943-71721-

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high disk usage on startup (windows 10)

Hi Joe,

Thank you for keeping us posted.

From what you have described, it looks like it was the security software that was causing the high disk usage in startup. Should you continue to face the issue, I would suggest you to uninstall it.

Windows comes pre-installed with Windows defender which provides the same level of protection as any security software. I would suggest you to enable that to scan for virus and malwares. For more information on Windows defender, refer the article below:

Using Windows Defender


Hope this helps.

If you have any Windows related queries in the future, let us know. We will be glad to help.

 

Intermittent high disk activity on SSD - pagefile issue?

Thank you both for your replies.

It's just an aging i3 3320 desktop machine which I fire up for daily web browsing etc. Has 120gb SSD and 4gb of DDR3.

So it's safe to assume this level of activity is unlike to be virus related?

I had to shut it down last night after the pagefile / compression (?) activity continued for 10+ hours. On starting it back up today, it seemed to have continued where it left off, but seemed to have settled to normal disk usage after 30 minutes or so.

The high disk / mem activity is guaranteed to restart in the new 72 hours. I'd have thought if windows is managing the low space issue, I would see high disk / memory usage daily?

 

System and compressed memory high disk usage

Hi Robert,

As you are facing issues with high system and compressed memory on your device we will help you with this issue.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• What is the complete error message with respect to the memory when you are trying to access games?

This issue might have occurred due to applications or services running at the startup on the computer. Bad sectors on the hard drive or outdated and incompatible drivers might also cause such issues.

I suggest you to refer to the below post check if your issue matches with the same.

If so, I recommend you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested by Amarjeet Paul
and check if it helps.

System and compressed memory high disk usage during file
copy

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.