After updating windows 10, loading disk 100. Conflict between Google Chrome and Skype. Updating computer configuration
Very often, the disk is 100% loaded in Windows 10 and the problem occurs when you just reinstalled the system, everything is in order with the hardware, but the computer slows down a lot. You press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and you see in the task manager that the hard drive is 100% loaded.
This can happen at system startup or after some time. This problem does not arise in any particular situation, it appears on its own and at any time. After that, the computer starts to work slowly, and some just reboot the system in the hope that the problem goes away.
Disk load 100% on Windows 10 (solution)
Most often this problem found in Windows 8, 8.1 or 10. Since only these Windows versions there is a special service Windows Search, which should be aimed at speeding up the system, but often because of its curve of work, things only get worse. After disconnecting this process, the disk loading should disappear at 100% in windows 10.
Important: you must have administrator rights, and all subsequent actions must be performed as administrator.
We need to open Services in Windows
- Press Win (button with 4 squares) + R, in the window that opens, enter services.msc and press Enter.
- The second way - in the search field, enter Services, right click and run as administrator
In the window that opens, find the service "Windows Search"
Double-click a service to open its options and options. Press the key first "Stop", then choose "Startup type" and change it to "Disabled"
Disabling this service will be especially effective for older computer models.
Now you can go in and check the workload in the device manager by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
Don't rush to close the window Services... If disabling Windows Search doesn't help, you need to disable another service. It is called Superfetch... As a rule, this service is aimed at speeding up the work of Windows 8.1 and 10, sometimes it is found on Vista and "seven". In some cases, it can cause problems and place a heavy load on the disk.
The SuperFetch service must be stopped and disabled in the same way in Windows Services as it was done in the previous method.
Need to find a service "SuperFetch"... Open it by double clicking. Disable by clicking Stop, then select Startup type and change it to Disabled.
As a rule, after these two manipulations, everything returns to normal, if everything is in order with your hardware and HDD.
Antivirus check
A very common problem when you catch a virus. It can start loading the computer and hard disk... In this case, everything is solved by installing an anti-virus program. We are not entitled to recommend any software. We can only say that there are several proven and free software, each of which is highly effective. Links to programs are listed below:
- CureIt by Dr.Web - good free version antivirus, will allow you to quickly scan your computer
- The free version of Kaspersky is very effective and can often find what CureIt cannot find
Sometimes there are situations when damaged clusters or files appear on the disk, then the disk is loaded 100% in windows 10. They can also reduce the speed HDD operation, you may have problems reading and opening files. To fix errors on the HDD, you need to take a series of actions.
- Open a command line by typing CMD in the search bar
- Next enter chkdsk.exe / f / r
- HDD check will be performed
- At the end of the check, restart the computer and check how much HDD is loaded in the device manager
Windows 10 often has problems with 100% disk utilization. The computer starts to work slowly and when we go to the task manager, we notice that the disk is 100% loaded. What are the reasons for this and what should be done in this case?
Reinstalled the system, with the disk in full order, installed only basic set programs, everything seems to be good, but not quite. But in simple terms, the hard drive is frozen, and in the task manager, we can see that the disk load has increased to the maximum 100%.
Let's figure out why the disk is so heavily loaded and check if it is a short-term situation caused by running programs or a long-term problem and how to solve it. An increase in disk utilization can be caused by many factors, so there is no single universal method solve it.
Windows search engine and file indexing
In Windows 8, 8.1, or 10, this could be caused by a situation where search system is drawn into a looped process, as a result of which the load on the disk increases when searching for files. Fortunately, it can be disabled manually by stopping the search.
To do this, click right click mouse on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Administrator)". Or in the search bar of the Start menu, enter the command "cmd", and then click on it and select "Run as administrator".
To temporarily stop the search engine Windows systems type in the window command line:
NET STOP "Windows Search"
The Windows Search service will be stopped and the looped process will be closed. Now we go to the task manager and check if the load has decreased and how much it is loaded. If this method worked and the problem does not appear on the next search, then nothing else needs to be done.
However, the problem may recur after a while, especially if the computer has an old disk or the system has problems indexing files. Then you can completely disable indexing, despite the fact that this will slow down the process of searching for files in the system to some extent.
To disable indexing, press Win + R to open the Run window. Then enter the command:
services.msc
The services window will open, where in the list you need to find "Windows Search". 
Double click on it to change its launch parameters. If the service is running, stop it by clicking the Stop button, and then change the startup type from Auto to Disabled. 
Disabling this service will bring some benefit, especially for older computers, where indexing slows down the system a lot.
SuperFetch Service
The disk may be heavily loaded with SuperFetch. Its influence on Windows work is twofold. In most cases, SuperFetch has a positive effect on system performance, as in latest versions Windows 8.1 and 10, and earlier Vista and "seven". But on some computers it causes problems, including excessive disk loading.
SuperFetch can be completely disabled in the same way as file indexing in the system services section, which is invoked with the services.msc command. 
In the list we find the "SuperFetch" service. Then we open it double click mouse, stop with the "Stop" button and set the "Startup type" to "Disabled".
Antivirus check
Often the hard disk is 100% loaded due to a computer infection with malware software... In the dispatcher Windows tasks 8.1 or 10 you can sort the loaded processes in the column of disk usage. To do this, just click on "Disk" to sort the different processes.
If the disk is loaded to 100 by some unknown process, then you can try to disconnect it. If you know which program is responsible for this process, you can remove it. However, if it's unknown EXE file and, especially, its process cannot be completed due to the "Access denied" reason, you should check your computer with an antivirus.
The reason may be the antivirus program itself, which we install after Windows installations 10 - perhaps at this moment it is scanning the disk in the background. In this case, wait until she completes the check, and see how loaded it is. If the antivirus is constantly heavily loading the hard drive, then it should be replaced with another one.
Chkdsk disk check
Heavy loading can cause damaged files... If there are errors reading files and folders, then this will most likely lead to the aforementioned looping process during the search. What to do if there are damaged files?
You should scan the disk with the chkdsk command with additional parameters in order not only to identify problems, but also to try to fix them. To do this, start a command prompt in administrator mode and enter the following command:
chkdsk.exe / f / r
After scanning, we restart the computer and check how many percent the drive is loaded.
The drive itself could be the source of the problem. If you are using an old hard drive, which is possibly damaged, then it may boot Windows system and cause your computer to slow down. It should be checked for bad sectors, for example, with the Victoria or MHDD program, and then see how loaded it is. In case of multiple damages, it is worth considering buying a new one. Sometimes the problem is due to a faulty SATA cable, so it should be checked as well.
Users who long time worked with a computer, more than once faced the problem of 100% utilization of the hard disk. This can happen on any version of Windows. Therefore, in the article I will tell you why the disk can be 100% loaded in Windows 10, and what options are there to fix the problem.
Hard disk boot reasons
There are many reasons and can manifest themselves in several at once:
- System update.
- Windows Search and Superfetch services.
- System processes svchost and system.
- Disk fragmentation.
- The presence of bad sectors.
- Process loads of third-party applications.
First of all, pay attention to which processes are loading the disk by 100%. Based on this, it is easier to identify the malfunction:
How to fix the problem
System update
A common cause of the problem can be downloading updates. In the Task Manager, in the "Processes" tab, the Host of the services responsible for updating can load the system. If it's Windows Update, just wait for the update to finish. To prevent the OS from downloading updates every time, as soon as they are released, you can postpone updates:
If you have customized the function Reserve copy in archiving services, the data copying processes can load the disk. To change the backup options:
Windows services and processes
At times, the OS services themselves can load the hard drive.
Windows search engine
The Windows Search service is responsible for searching and indexing files. The processes of this service are called SearchIndexer.exe and Searchfilterhost.exe. There are times when the search engine loops and the hard disk is loaded at 100%. A reboot and a new search do not help the situation. In this case, you need to manually disable the malfunction:
If the load has decreased, then the cause has been eliminated and no more action is needed. Over time, if the disk load appears again, you need to completely disable the service. The occurrence of such a malfunction is typical when the computer uses an old hard drive or there are problems with indexing files. To disable:
Advice! With the service disabled, you will not be able to search in File Explorer. However, disabling the service will reduce the load on the system, which will be useful for older PCs.
Superfetch service and svchost process
The Superfetch service is used to maintain and improve system performance. Service starts internally system process svchost and keeps track of which apps you use the most so that you can preload them in system memory... In addition, the service is responsible for the System and Compressed Memory process.
With this functionality, frequently used applications load faster. But for preloading programs, the service consumes a lot of resources and can load the hard disk. To disable:
If svchost continues to load the system even after restarting the PC, read the article: "What is svchost in Task Manager and why does it load system resources."
System process
If a significant load falls on the System process, and disabling the aforementioned services did not bring any results, the process may simply not have enough permissions.
It is difficult to determine how the rights of the ntoskrnl.exe file (kernels operating system that starts the system process) and the disk utilization is 100%, nevertheless it can help. To add rights:
Important! Check how processes behave in safe mode to see if the problem is caused by a third party application / service.
Viruses
It should not be ruled out that your computer has been infected. In the Task Manager, in the "Details" tab, define the "Username". System files "system", "svchost", etc. must be signed: SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE. If they are signed with your username, I recommend checking Windows 10 for viruses. Both professional paid solutions and free scanners like Dr.Web CureIt! or Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.
Hardware part
The fault of the prolonged load of the hard disk in idle mode may be the very hardware of the computer or laptop. This could be:
If you have any questions or any points from the article are not clear, write about it in a comment. I and other users of the Windows 10 operating system will try to help.
One of the hardest issues to deal with with Windows 10 / 8.1 is when it suddenly stops responding or responds slowly. There can be many reasons, but the most common one is when the disk is 100 percent loaded in the task manager. Many people began to pay attention to the persistent workload of the hard drive after upgrading Windows 7 to 8.1 and 10.
In this tutorial, we will go through step-by-step various solutions to solve the indicated problem after learning and implementing the methods described by others, as well as our own experiments. Many forums and sites mention methods like disabling superfetch, prefetch and service bits, but I won't recommend the same. I mean, you can actually turn it off to fix the 100% hard drive problem.
Ways to solve when the disk is 100 percent loaded in windows 10 / 8.1
1. Updating windows may result in high hard disk utilization. Just close all programs and wait for windows to install updates, then restart your computer.
2. Using the control panel, uninstall all browsers except EDGE and Internet Explorer... This isolates the problem with plugins (browser extensions). Another suggestion is to remove plugins one at a time from each browser and check. Adobe flash and Shockwave player are the usual culprits of hard drive load... Knowing the fact that browsers can be re-installed in a matter of seconds, then delete the "TEMP" folder by typing in the explorer line (my computer) % Temp%. Empty the folder Prefetch(preload files) along the path C: \ Windows. If the folders have not been completely cleared, then I recommend that you completely clear them. Reboot the system and wait 12 minutes, if the cause is eliminated, you can reinstall the deleted browsers again.
3. The impact of diagnostic tracking on Windows 10 is worth considering. Many users blame the service DiagTrack in 100% of the hard disk utilization. If you saw it in the task manager in using the load on the disk, then disable it. Run command line as administrator and enter the commands there one by one:
sc config "DiagTrack" start = disabled
sc stop "DiagTrack"
4.
Run Command Prompt as Administrator. Type in the search, near start, cmd and right-click launch as administrator. In CMD enter the following command chkdsk... This command will fix errors on your hard drives. 
If this does not help, then we will run this procedure with enhanced functions. Type the following command and hit Enter:
chkdsk.exe / f / r
- / F corrects found errors.
- / R identifies bad sectors and tries to recover information.
5. Open and disable cloud protection and look at the disk loading.
6. The Windows Search Indexer is one process that could be the culprit for your 100 percent disk utilization problem. If you do not use search in windows, you can check if the problem is fixed.
7. Disable Print manager, which in turn works for all users at once. Press the keyboard shortcut Win + R and enter services.msc... Your printer will stop working after this. But at least you can check the reason for this or not. If the reason is in this point, then try connecting another printer or update the driver.
8. This setting will help you reduce the load on your hard drive.
9. Update your drivers to the latest versions.
10. Open a command prompt and type sfc / scannow to check the integrity of system files.
11. Open a command prompt, type the following command and press Enter to run the performance troubleshooter.
12. Virtual memory is a combination of RAM and hard disk space and can be causing your hard disk to be overused. If there is not enough RAM to complete the task, the hard drive is used to supplement the RAM. The data moved to the hard drive is then returned to RAM. Try adjusting the swap file and playing with the sizes. Set the paging file 1.5 times larger than your installed RAM on the computer and check, if it doesn't help, then look for more.
13. If all else fails, you can reset windows. You can do it to come back later.
14. Standard power modes are more susceptible to 100% disk usage, but switching to high performance often solves the problem. Click on Win + X and select " Power management", then click on" Additional power options"and turn on" ".
15 ... The disk can be loaded to 100 percent due to defragmentation, which is configured on a schedule. Dial in search windows "task Manager"and run the application. Disable all scheduled disk defragmentation tasks.
16. Otherwise, if Task Manager shows 100% disk usage on Windows devices 10 with interrupt and signaling message enabled (MSI), see in the support article .
Advice: Hard drive wear is the main culprit for freezing and loading under 100%. If your disk is already 7 years old, then most likely it will need to be replaced. SSD is very popular these days, replace it instead of your hard drive HDD... An increase in speed is guaranteed.
One day, you find that your computer freezes due to disk loading. Let's take a closer look at why Windows shows that the hard drive is 100 percent loaded. Check out the causes and solutions to this problem right now!
Windows 10 has an issue with file indexing looping. Indexing allows you to organize information on your hard drive and speed up subsequent searches, however this procedure it can last for a very long time or indefinitely - this is called a loop.
To disable the indexing service, in the Run window, enter services.msc. A window with a list of OS services will open. find Windows Search and double click on it. Click the Stop button, and then select Disabled in the Startup Type field. Apply the changes made by clicking the corresponding button in the lower right corner of the window. After that, indexing will be disabled.
Super Fetch Service
The Super Fetch service may cause the hard disk to be loaded. This service records the statistics of running programs. Based on the information received, it selects the most frequently used applications and loads them into RAM automatically. In most cases, the Super Fetch service only speeds up the OS, but sometimes its work leads to a disk load by 100%.
Enter services.msc in the Run window. This window can be opened manually or with the Win + R key combination. Find the Super Fetch service in the window that opens and click on it a couple of times. Repeat the same steps as for disconnecting windows services Search, which are described above.
Search for malware
The maximum load on the hard disk can be the result of a virus infection of the system. Open Task Manager and find the process that "eats" the most system resources... If this process does not belong to the system, or is deliberately launched by the user, and at the same time you do not know the name of the executable program, then most likely you have found a virus. Try to end the found process manually.
The system denied you access? In this case, it really is a virus. Check your computer hard drive good licensed antivirus... Free of charge antivirus software in this case it is unlikely to help.
Correction of errors and removal of damaged files
Garbage accumulates on the hard disk every day - unnecessary files that are not used in the course of work. Many of these files are not even visible because they are assigned a hidden attribute by default. However, this information can slow down your system and lead to errors on your hard drive.
Errors slow down the system a lot. Unfortunately, their occurrence is inevitable. Errors are eliminated by the chkdsk program - an analogue of the ScanDisk application that was used in previous versions of Windows. In the Run window, enter chkdsk.exe / f / r so that the program not only detects, but also fixes errors, as well as bad sectors of the hard disk.
Windows diagnostics problems
Windows 10 has a WPR (Windows Performance Recorder) service that monitors the performance of the operating system. This service collects all necessary information about the computer and sends it to the Microsoft server. Due to the large amount of collected information, the hard disk may be overloaded.
Click the right mouse button on the "Start" button (with the image of the window). In the menu that opens, select "Command Prompt (Admin)". A command prompt window will open, in which you must enter WPR - cancel.
After that, the message "There are no trace profiles running" may appear, which means that WPR is in this moment not running, that is, the disk is loaded not because of this service, but for some other reason. Many users leave WPR disabled anyway to increase the privacy of the information stored on the hard drive.
Google Chrome and Skype conflict
Many users have 2 popular programs- browser Google chrome and Skype. These programs can conflict with each other, thereby creating a large load on the disk. To resolve this issue, you need to make changes to both applications.
Go to settings google browser Chrome. To do this, you need to click on the button in the upper right corner of the browser, which looks like 3 dots located vertically. Click on it and select the "Settings" item in the menu that opens. At the bottom, select Show additional settings"And find the options" Personal information ". Uncheck the box next to "Use hints to speed up page loading." Close browser settings. If after that the problem with loading the disk has not disappeared, then proceed with setting up Skype.
Turn off Skype via task manager - end skype.exe process. Go to the folder where Skype is installed. Find the skype.exe file there and right-click on it. In the window that opens, find the "Security" tab. Select it and find the field "Groups or users" - in it select "All application packages" and click the "Edit" button. Now in the bottom field "Application Packages" find the line "Recording". In it, you must put a tick under the item "Allow". Apply your changes and restart Skype.
Swap file on SSD
On the hard drives It is undesirable for an SSD to have a paging file - it negatively affects the performance of the drive. It is recommended to disable the paging file. Right-click on the "My Computer" shortcut and select "Properties". Next, on the left, select "Advanced system settings". The System Properties window will open - select the Advanced tab. In the "Performance" field you will see the "Options" button, click it.
Another window will appear. In it, you need to find the "Virtual memory" field and click the "Change" button. The "Virtual Memory" window will open. In it, find the line "Automatically select the size of the paging file" and uncheck the box next to it. Select "No swap file" below, then click the "OK" button in the lower right corner.
Removing unnecessary software from startup
The maximum load of the hard disk when you turn on the computer can occur due to the large number of programs that are loaded automatically after the operating system starts. Delete unnecessary applications from startup. Open Task Manager and select the Startup tab.
A list of all installed applications which automatically start after start Windows... Please select unnecessary program, right-click on it and select "Disable" in the menu that opens. Disable any applications that you think do not need to run after the OS boots.
AHCI Mode and SATA AHCI Driver
Hard SSD drives and SSHD only work normally when turned on AHCI mode... It needs to be enabled in BIOS or UEFI. After enabling this mode, you will most likely need to reinstall the operating system. Sometimes it needs to be enabled through the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ Msahci HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ iaStorV branches. Each of these branches must have a Start parameter with a value of 0.
The problem may be due to a hardware incompatibility with the SATA AHCI driver. Open Control Panel and launch Device Manager. Find the "Standard SATA AHCI Controller" device, right-click on it and select "Update Drivers" from the menu that appears.
Hard disk defects
The reason for the full load on the hard disk can be trivial - when physical defects appear, the performance of the drive is greatly reduced. For checking hard disk for defects must be used special programs such as Victoria, MHDD and other similar apps.
If the problem is caused by a damaged hard drive, it must be replaced. In this case, it will be the only one possible solution Problems. Full hard disk loading is a common problem faced by many PC users working under Windows platform 10. The above recommendations will help you solve this problem and forget about annoying freezes.