Solution to 100% disk usage in Windows 8

After research by PHP editor Strawberry, we found that the problem of 100% disk usage in win8 system is a common problem. When solving this problem, users can try to close related processes through the task manager, check and clean up system junk files, upgrade system patches, etc. As long as you follow the correct steps and methods, you will likely be able to resolve this annoying disk usage issue and get your computer back to normal operation.

1. The disk usage is high after booting because Win8 has the Superfetch service enabled by default; as shown in the figure:

2. The main function of this service is to speed up the program. After booting, the system will pre-load frequently used programs from the hard disk into the memory, so that the programs can be loaded quickly when started for the first time. Of course, this also has a disadvantage. After booting, even if you do nothing, the disk usage is very high. As shown in the picture:

2. Solution

1. Right-click [This Computer] on the desktop and select [Manage]; as shown in the picture ：

2. Expand [Services and Applications] and click [Services]; as shown in the figure:

3. In the service list Find [Superfetch], right-click, and select [Properties]; as shown in the figure:

4. Select [Disable] in the startup type of the properties window, and then click OK. Close the properties window; as shown in the figure:

5. Close the [Computer Management] window and restart the computer;

6. Now, you will find that after booting Disk usage is significantly reduced. as the picture shows:

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