Hey everyone! I recently got an Acer Aspire Vero 16 with Windows 11 Home, and I've been struggling with an issue where my disk usage frequently spikes to 100%. It can stay at that level for several minutes, which is super frustrating.
I have an M.2 PCI Express 4.0 SSD, and I've tried a bunch of troubleshooting steps:
1. I uninstalled the AcerSense program, thinking it might help with performance.
2. I switched my power settings to "Maximum Performance" but the problem continues.
3. I ran CMD commands like `CHKDSK /F`, `SFC /scannow`, and DISM commands.
4. I disabled the SYSMAIN service, yet didn't see much improvement.
5. I've heard about disabling services like Connected Devices User Experience and Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry but have been hesitant due to potential risks.
I also looked into the PCI Express power management settings. I adjusted it from "Maximum Power Saving" to "Moderate Power Saving" but it didn't make much difference. I suspect this might only be relevant when the system wakes up.
If anyone has advice or ideas on what else I could try, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks a lot!
2 Answers
It sounds like you're dealing with a real pain there! First, have you checked to see what service is using up the disk? Sometimes Windows Defender or the indexing service can kick into high gear and cause those spikes. I’d recommend checking your disk usage in Task Manager while it’s happening to pinpoint the culprit. Also, updating your BIOS and drivers could help improve your system's responsiveness a bit more too! Just be careful with the updates and make sure you have backups in case things go sideways.
Hey! Instead of worrying too much about those services, try using GSmartControl to run a self-test on your SSD. It can give you a better idea of what’s going wrong. Also, keeping an eye on what’s using your disk in Task Manager during those spikes can really help narrow down the issue. Just a side note, try to keep the bolding to a minimum—it makes it hard to read! Good luck!
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