High disk usage slowing down your computer
Check what process is using the disk in Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac). It's Windows Update, indexing, or antivirus scanning. Let it finish or close unnecessary programs.
High disk usage happens when something is reading or writing to your hard drive constantly. Windows Update, antivirus scans, or indexing services in many cases cause this. Check Task Manager to see what's using the disk.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 15–30 minutes
Intermediate
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check what process is using the disk in Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac)
- ✓Make sure it's Windows Update running a scan
- ✓Make sure an antivirus is running a full scan
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not realizing Windows Update or antivirus scans take time
- Stopping a process that's needed for security
- Not restarting after making changes to settings
Signs you need professional help
- If disk usage stays at 100% for more than an hour, or if you see an unknown process using the disk heavily, get in touch and we can investigate.
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