I've been having this frustrating issue where my 1TB boot SSD occasionally spikes to 100% usage, and the only way to resolve it is by shutting down and unplugging the power. Restarting doesn't help; the problem persists. I checked the disk health with CrystalDiskInfo, which reports it's in good condition with 47% health. I'm cloning the disk again, something I've done before, but I typically don't replace it because the issue seems to resolve itself temporarily. I could really use some thoughts or advice on what might be causing this!
3 Answers
Running a robust set of antivirus scanners is crucial. It’s clear something isn’t right. Cloning your disk would just replicate the problem onto a new one. Plus, cutting the power can mess up your SSD data if done at the wrong time. You might even need a complete reinstall, which could be a good idea regardless of whether you resolve this issue.
It sounds like it could be some crypto mining malware. An SSD won't usually write data to itself without a reason, so I'd recommend not cloning it just yet. A clean install might be your best bet to eliminate any weird software issues.
I was using Kaspersky before switching to Bitdefender, and I faced the same problem with no malware detected. It might be something more insidious, like a rootkit that those programs can’t catch.
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