System logging causing system lag

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The act of writing logs is slowing down your computer, especially during heavy tasks.

Symptoms
  • Stuttering during disk activity
  • High "System" process CPU usage
  • Slow app response
Possible Causes
  • Too many events per second
  • Slow hard drive (HDD)
  • Synchronous logging

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Filter Logged Events

Disable "Information" level events and only log "Errors" and "Warnings".

2

Move Logs to SSD

If possible, redirect log storage to a faster drive to reduce I/O wait.

3

Disable Non-Essential Logs

Turn off "Audit" logging for successful file access or logins.

When to See a Technician

High-frequency logging on a mechanical hard drive is a common cause of "micro-stuttering".

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