How to fix 100% disk usage on a Windows computer (Nothing else worked)
Why is the disk usage at 100%? How to fix it?
The CPU, RAM, and the disk are like boxes. You can fit things in as much as the boxes can handle, and no more. There are times however, when the computer is led to believe that the disk, RAM, or CPU are being used at their fullest capacity, even though they aren't.
The reasons why the disk usage may be at 100% include:
- Malicious software (virus);
- Defective disk;
- Unresponsive program;
- Demanding program;
- Outdated drivers.
The solutions listed below will teach you how to fix this error on Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 computers, and normalize the disk usage. Feel free to check them out.
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Upgrade your computer's hard drive (or SSD)
0(0)0(0)As time goes by, programs become more and more resource consuming. This is one of the reasons why computers slow down over time and we need to upgrade them, and eventually replace them. If your computer and hard drive is older than 3 years, you may consider replacing it with a new one, as it may not handle the demands of the programs.
Take your computer to a repair shop, and they will recommend which hard drive or SSD would be best to install.
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Reinstall your device's operating system
0(0)0(0)If none of the other solutions worked, consider reinstalling your device's operating system. Before you begin reinstalling it, make sure to back up your personal data (pictures, music, videos and other invaluable documents) to an external hard drive, or to an online backup solution like Google Drive, and OneDrive, to avoid losing them.
Feel free to check out the how to install an operating system guide to learn how to (re)install your computer's operating system, safely.
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