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Hello, recently windows offered free update from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Since completing this update, I have been having the issue whereby task manager shows that 100% disk being used on a constant basis. Laptop runs at a snail's pace now and it's only 3 months old. Could you please assist?
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Hi,
My name is Igor, I have 12 Microsoft MVP awards. It's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you. I'm sorry you have a problems.
Do you have HDD or SSD? If it is HDD, please check drive's health with third party CrystalDiskInfo tool. If you have SSD, check it with a manufacturer's tool.
And please run Task manager, open Performance tab, select Disk C: at the left and show a screenshot.
Hello,
See if this fix helps you:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-100-disk-usage-in-windows-11
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
Hello,
Unfortunately no, I tried this following the guide. No change disk usage still running at 100% following restart.
You are awesome. This problem has been absolutely killing me since I switched to Windows 11. My keyboard was freezing while my Word documents were autosaving. In the Windows 11 Device Manager my particular instance of the driver is under:
Device Manager>Storage controller>Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller
It is iaStorAC.sys, and the details will take you to the appropriate place as indicated in your instructions. Suddenly there are no lags and windows are snapping open. Thank you so much.
Phil
This worked for me on HP Pavilion
Another thing to do is disable hibernate file.
Run CMD as Administrator, and type the following:
powercfg hibernate off
Instant response for me. Happy days!
