Laptop Running Very Slow (High Disk Usage)
4.5
The laptop takes minutes to boot and apps take forever to open.
Symptoms
- 100% disk usage
- Slow response
- Freezing
Possible Causes
- Failing HDD
- Windows Search indexing
- Antivirus scan
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Check Task Manager
Identify which process is hogging the disk (Ctrl+Shift+Esc).
2
Disable Startup Apps
Stop unnecessary programs from loading when you turn on the PC.
3
Upgrade to SSD
If you have an old mechanical HDD, switching to an SSD is the best upgrade.
When to See a Technician
100% disk usage on a mechanical drive is a classic sign of imminent failure.
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