Weird problem I've noticed with my laptop

[AyanamiRei0]

Ok I noticed stuff started running slower so I checked the task manager to see what was running and my disc usage is at 99-100% all the time any idea why that could be happening

I am using Windows 10 x64
These are my specs if anyone asks
Intel Core i5 5200U
8GB's of ram
Nvidia GeForce 840M with 2GB dedicated VRAM

if you need anymore info just ask.

 

[LittleFlame]

Scroll down, is it System and compressed memory?

mine kinda does it too

 

[FAST6191]

The usual culprit for that and laptops I get to look after is windows updates.

 

[AyanamiRei0]

Well this is quite interesting I just checked while doing a scan with MBAM it's now working fine how strange

 

[Lacius]

It was likely Windows Updates or a Windows Defender scan.

 

[VinsCool]

I've had the same problem before on my older laptop. turned out the HDD was dying.

 

[AyanamiRei0]

It was likely Windows Updates or a Windows Defender scan.

Sadly after I sent that message it at 100% again

Edit nevermind that it doesn't want to make it's damn mind up

 

[Lacius]

Sadly after I sent that message it at 100% again

What does Task Manager say is the culprit? You can organize the list of processes by disk usage.

 

[AyanamiRei0]

What does Task Manager say is the culprit? You can organize the list of processes by disk usage.

Mbam but it was still doing it after even If I'm not doing a scan

 

[Lacius]

Mbam but it was still doing it after even If I'm not doing a scan

Closing it should solve your problem then.

 

[AyanamiRei0]

Closing it should solve your problem then.

Sadly it's not that easy when It's been scanning for about 5 hours and 36 minutes

 

[Lacius]

Sadly it's not that easy when It's been scanning for about 5 hours and 36 minutes

If it's scanning, then it's going to have high disk usage. Whatever was causing your high disk usage beforehand was probably related to Windows Update, Windows Defender, or something else a Windows operating system does from time to time. If it's a regular problem, you should try error checking the drive, disabling unnecessary startup items, and keeping an eye on Task Manager for the culprit.

 

[AyanamiRei0]

If it's scanning, then it's going to have high disk usage. Whatever was causing your high disk usage beforehand was probably related to Windows Update, Windows Defender, or something else a Windows operating system does from time to time. If it's a regular problem, you should try error checking the drive, disabling unnecessary startup items, and keeping an eye on Task Manager for the culprit.

Yeah I'll do that when It's finished scanning and restarting

 

[AyanamiRei0]

Update on my issue it seems to have been fixed.