100% Disk Usage on Windows 8.1

Anonymous

Hello, I'm Leo

I would like to address the problem with windows 8.1, i find that with updating Windows from Windows 8 to 8.1 causes a very concerning problem.

the problem causes the disk usage as show in the task manger to be 100%.

The problem with 100% disk usage causes some problems like:

Slows Down Computer
Ruins Hard Drive (Over Long term use without FIX)

I've tried to fix it many times, i have used many methods like:

Running Command Prompt
Scanning my Files and Hard Drives
Restore my PC to Factory Settings

non of these worked and now i have read the post of where u run "services.msc" and disable few services like "Superfetch" or "Windows Services" but i realize that this is not a fix and that when windows tells you to do this it only to make it look like your disk it not 100%, my computer still runs pretty slow (Got my Laptop 3 months ago) and i have not downloaded any third party software cause my network is always at 0% when i have 100% Disk usage.

Conclusion:

Windows 8.1 is the cause of the 100% Disk Usage. Windows 8.1 has a lot more background programs running than windows 8 did this change has caused windows to use up 100% of the disk space

I need help i need someone to help fix this problem

Ps all my files and programs are up to date including my BIOS

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Anonymous

Hi Joel,

Try the following methods and check if it resolves the issue.

Method 1:

Step 1: Try Safe Mode

Safe mode is the configuration of Windows, when it is running on only basic set of drivers and all the startups are disabled. To know more about safe mode, follow the article below:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-safe-mode

If the issue is resolved in safe mode, follow step 2 after restarting the computer in regular mode.

Step 2: Clean Boot

A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows. To know more, follow the article below:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: After troubleshooting, refer to this section ‘How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting’.

Method 2: Run a Virus Scan

I would recommend you to run a complete virus scan using the Microsoft Safety Scanner. It will scan the computer for viruses and malicious programs. To download it and know more about it, click on the link below.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Disclaimer: Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

Hope this information was helpful.

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Anonymous

2017-02-08T19:59:09+00:00

Open a command prompt with admin rights and run this DISM command to detect and repair corrupted files on the HDD:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Afterwards, perform a clean boot.

Keep us updated.
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Anonymous

2017-02-08T19:42:09+00:00

Okay. So this came from a clean install of Windows 8.1 and Windows updates. Funny thing is most of the time that the CPU usage is at a 100% I see System on top of the list in Task Manager as the one who hogs the most CPU usage. Just can't do the Safe Mode and Clean Boot right now as I am in the middle of my shift. I ran the System File Checker tool however and here are the results:

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. Note that logging is currently not supported in offline servicing scenarios.
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Anonymous

2017-02-08T18:55:22+00:00
Hello,

To help you resolve your concern, kindly follow these steps:
- Perform a clean boot.
- Run the System File Checker tool.
Do let us know if you need further assistance.
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Anonymous

2017-02-08T18:08:53+00:00

Random most of the time but I also notice that it happens when I start up the computer and any app. When I notice my laptop stuttering, I immediately check Task Manager and Resource Monitor (they are always up because of this issue) and there it is there is a spike on the CPU..
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