How to Fix 100% Disk Usage Error in Windows 11 [ 100% to 1% ]
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1. How to Fix 100% Disk Usage error in Windows 11 2. 100% Disk Usage Windows 11 3. High Disk / Memory Usage Fix
Resolve 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11
If you have upgraded to Windows 11 and found that your computer responds slow, you can check in the Task Manager to see what causes the problem. Task Manager provides you with information on how is every process currently running on your computer.
A common reason why your computer, or especially laptop, running slow is that the disk usage showing 100%. Generally, the disk usage would not go up for a long time. It will only reach a high level or close to 100% for a few moments, and then it should drop to a normal number, usually below 10%. If the disk usage of your computer continues at a high level. You need to find solutions to solve the issue. Here are 7 methods for you to try to optimize your computer.
Fix 1. Update Your Device
Sometimes the disk usage is highly related to your computer's disk. If you have installed an old HDD on the computer, maybe it's time to change to a new one. One great option is to upgrade to a solid-state drive (SSD). SSDs are faster and more stable than HDDs. Computers installed with an SSD will have a better performance.
Fix 2. Reset Virtual Memory
If your computer's hard drive is not outdated yet, you could reset the virtual memory to fix the problem. Virtual memory is an extension of your computer's physical memory, which combines RAM and a part of the hard drive. When the RAM is out of space, Windows will store files in virtual memory. Here are the steps of how to reset virtual memory.
Step 1. Type Control Panel in the search bar, click the best match.
Step 2. Find and click System, then choose Advanced system settings on the right panel.
Step 3. It will open a new System Properties window. Switch to the Advanced tab, click Settings.
Step 4. In the newly-opened windows, under the Advanced tab, choose Change to adjust the virtual memory.
Step 6. Once set the virtual memory size, click Set and OK to confirm the change.
Step 7. Then you need to clear the computer's temp files. Press the Windows + R keys at the same time, type temp in the run box, and hit enter.
Fix 3. Change Power Options to High Performance
Some users said that change Power options to high performance will work. Here is how to do it.
Step 1. Go to Control Panel > Power & sleep > Click Additional power settings.
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Fix 4. Disable Antivirus Software temporarily
In some cases, the antivirus software will take too much disk usage. You can disable the software for a while to fix the issue.
Fix 5. Fix StorAHCI.sys Driver
Some AHCI PCIe (Advanced Host Controller Interface PCI-Express) can also cause the Windows 100 disk usage problem. You can fix the StorAHCI.sys driver to fix the problem.
Step 1. Open Device Manager and find the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
Step 2. Choose Standard SATA AHCI Controller.
Fix 6. Perform a Disk Check
If none of the above methods can help you solve the problem, your last resort is to perform a disk check. You can run chkdsk in the Command Prompt to check and try to fix the problem.
But you should notice that the chkdsk command line could probably result in data loss. You should back up all the important data before checking disk.
You can also use EaseUS Partition Master to perform a disk check or use Advance system care app for free link- https://www.iobit.com/en/advancedsystemcarefree.php
Watch this video if you face any problem- https://youtu.be/5uf5B_b551o
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