laptop 100% disk usage

[batrot]

Does anyone have a solution to the 100% disk usage for HP laptops? I've tried all the "tips" from youtube, etc, but nothing has done the trick. It's EXTREMELY annoying to have 100% disk usage, ALL the time.

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @batrot,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

Thanks for sharing your issue on the Pc. Persistent 100% disk usage on HP laptops running Windows 11 can be incredibly frustrating. Since you've already tried common YouTube tips, here’s a deeper, more targeted approach that often resolves this issue:

1. Disable SysMain (Superfetch)

This service often causes high disk usage.

• Press Win + R, type services.msc, press Enter.
• Find SysMain, right-click → Stop.
• Then right-click again → Properties → set Startup type to Disabled.

2. Turn Off Windows Search Indexing

• In services.msc, find Windows Search, right-click → Stop.
• Set Startup type to Disabled.

3. Check for StorAHCI Driver Bug

This is a known issue with SSDs and AHCI drivers.

• Open Device Manager → expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
• Right-click Standard SATA AHCI Controller → Properties → Driver tab → click Driver Details.
• If you see storahci.sys, go to Details tab → select Device instance path.
• Open Registry Editor (regedit) → navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI\<your device path>\Device Parameters\Interrupt Management\MessageSignaledInterruptProperties
• Set MSISupported to 0.

4. Disable Background Apps

• Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
• Disable unnecessary apps from running in the background.

5. Check for Malware or HP Telemetry

• Run a full scan with Windows Defender or Malwarebytes.
• HP telemetry services like HP Touchpoint Analytics can cause spikes:
  • Go to services.msc → disable HP Touchpoint Analytics Service.

6. Update Storage Drivers

• Visit Official HP® Printer Drivers and Software Download | HP® Support → enter your laptop model.
• Download and install the latest Intel Rapid Storage Technology or AMD SATA controller drivers.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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VikramTheGreat