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‎02-23-2025 12:42 PM

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Product: Victus by HP 15.6 inch Gaming Laptop 15-fb2000 (90Q63AV)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

I bought Victus gaming laptop and after 1 month of use the SSD become lagging from 0% to 100% even when I don't open anything. anyone know what should i do?

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‎02-26-2025 11:30 AM

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Hi @ABDALLAABUEID,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

It sounds like your SSD is experiencing excessive usage, which can slow down your Victus by HP 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop. Here are some troubleshooting steps to fix it.
 

Check Task Manager for High Disk Usage Processes

  • Right-click on the Taskbar → Select Task Manager.
  • Go to the Processes tab → Click on the Disk column to sort by highest usage.
  • Identify any program or Windows service consuming excessive disk usage.

Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs

  • Open Task Manager → Go to Startup tab.
  • Disable programs that are unnecessary at startup.

Check for Windows Updates

  • Go to Settings → Windows Update → Install pending updates.
  • Sometimes, Windows update processes can cause high disk usage.

Disable Superfetch (SysMain) and Windows Search

  • Open Command Prompt (Admin) by right-clicking the Start Menu.
  • Run these commands one by one:

net.exe stop sysmain
sc config sysmain start=disabled
net.exe stop wsearch
sc config wsearch start=disabled
 

  • Restart your laptop and check if it helps.

Run a CHKDSK and SFC Scan

To check for SSD errors:

Open Command Prompt (Admin) and type:


chkdsk /f /r

 

Press Y and restart the laptop to let it check for disk errors.

To check for corrupted Windows files:


sfc /scannow

 

Update SSD Firmware & Drivers

  • Go to Device Manager → Expand Disk Drives → Right-click your SSD → Update Driver.
  • Check the SSD manufacturer’s website (if available) for firmware updates.
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‎02-26-2025 11:31 AM

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Consider a Clean Windows Install

If the issue persists after trying everything, a clean Windows installation may help. Backup your data first.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

 

Max3Aj

HP Support 

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