{"id":728,"date":"2025-07-12T23:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T03:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/?p=728"},"modified":"2025-07-03T22:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T02:08:49","slug":"disk-100-usage-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/common-errors\/disk-100-usage-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Disk Usage Windows 10 | 11 Tried-and-Tested Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Working on a slow and sluggish computer can frustrate anyone. Have you ever faced this situation and discovered that your drive is overloaded? While it is okay in rare cases when performing disk-intensive tasks, constantly seeing 100% disk usage is problematic for your PC\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, you must fix it using the right methods. But this is only possible when you have identified the reason behind the overloaded drive. Here is a quick rundown of the common causes of <strong class=\"semantic\"><b>disk<\/strong>\u00a0<b>100<\/b>\u00a0<b>usage<\/b>\u00a0<b>in Windows 10<\/b><\/b>\u00a0and how to solve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ali-file.ipcmaster.com\/pc\/download\/MasterUninstallerSetup_home.exe\" style=\"border-radius:4px;background-color:#0061ff\"><b>Free Download<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- toc -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_mosu7aplwncw\"><\/a><b>What is Disk Usage?<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, disk usage is the percentage of the space the computer uses from your hard disk to operate and carry out routine tasks. It is related to the performance and speed of your system rather than simply its storage capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This computer disk uses metrics to evaluate the load on the drive and items that consume most space. However, when your Windows Task Manager shows 100 percent disk usage, it indicates that your drive is experiencing speed and performance issues. Identifying the right problem and finding its solution is crucial for your system\u2019s normal functioning. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common reasons behind 100 disk usage include,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High CPU usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Background processes and temporary files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fragmented disk and logical disk flaws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><b>How to Identify the Cause of 100% Disk Usage Windows 10?<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most effective way to identify what is causing a <b>100 disk space usage in Windows 11<\/b>&nbsp;is through the Task Manager. This system utility shows the items increasing the disk usage, so you know which issue to resolve and how. Here is how you can do it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <b>Task Manager<\/b>\u00a0from the <b>Search <\/b>menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-task-manager-1.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-task-manager-1.jpg 485w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-task-manager-1-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <b>Disk <\/b>tab from the dashboard to see all running processes that are taking up the disk space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"913\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-disk-processes.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-disk-processes.jpg 913w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-disk-processes-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-disk-processes-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for orange components, as they usually require more storage per second than usual. Consider these items problematic and find a solution using the quick fixes below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/orange-items-disk-space.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage windows 10 analyse\" class=\"wp-image-733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/orange-items-disk-space.jpg 912w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/orange-items-disk-space-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/orange-items-disk-space-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_lrl3okkq8lon\"><\/a><b>11 Quick Fixes for 100% Disk Usage Windows 10 | Quick and Easy<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these 11 <b>Windows 10 100 disk usage fixes<\/b>&nbsp;and resolve your PC\u2019s performance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_980oyqispcwa\"><\/a><b>Method 1: Update Your Windows<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft constantly releases updates to fix bugs and security issues, which download automatically. However, these updates stay in standby mode until you install them, which takes up many of your disk resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Windows updates can resolve most problems with 100% disk usage. Here is how to fix <b>100% disk usage for Windows 10 after a fresh install<\/b>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Windows Settings by pressing <b>Windows + I<\/b>\u00a0and visit the <b>Update and Security<\/b>\u00a0tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-windows-and-security-1024x506.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage after fresh install\" class=\"wp-image-734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-windows-and-security-1024x506.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-windows-and-security-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-windows-and-security-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-windows-and-security.jpg 1357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From here, click <b>Window Updates > Check for Updates<\/b>. You can install them depending on the status of the update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/install-window-updates-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"fix 100 percent disk usage windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/install-window-updates-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/install-window-updates-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/install-window-updates-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/install-window-updates.jpg 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message-box message-box-Tips wp-block-custom-message-box\">\n    <div class=\"message-icon\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/message-box\/assets\/images\/tips.webp\" alt=\"Tips\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"message-content\">\n        <span class=\"message-type\">Tips: <\/span>\n        Windows 10 frequently gets resource-intensive windows, which can increase disk usage by 100 per cent. Hence, pausing automatic updates can help you save space. However, do not disable or stop them; they are essential for your security.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_ieiqxxn5yo64\"><\/a><b>Method 2: Reduce Unused and Startup Apps<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some programs in your computer run on startup by default, consuming resources and adding to Windows 10 disk storage. Limiting these programs is an easy and effective way to lower disk usage. Follow these simple steps to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <b>Windows + I<\/b>\u00a0to open <b>Windows Settings<\/b>\u00a0and visit the <b>Apps <\/b>tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-apps-windows-settings-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-apps-windows-settings-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-apps-windows-settings-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-apps-windows-settings-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-apps-windows-settings.jpg 1358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <b>Startup <\/b>and <b>Toggle Off<\/b>\u00a0the apps you do not want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"solution for 100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps.jpg 1102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you can delete these apps if they are no longer in use to free up system resources. Here is how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Run by pressing <b>Windows +R.<\/b>\u00a0Type <b>shell:startup common<\/b>\u00a0in the search box and press <b>Enter<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-run-to-delete-startup-apps.jpg\" alt=\"fix for 100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-run-to-delete-startup-apps.jpg 560w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-run-to-delete-startup-apps-300x126.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will show you startup items on your computer. Right-click the desired program to delete it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-1-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-1-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-1-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-startup-apps-1.jpg 1102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message-box message-box-Tips wp-block-custom-message-box\">\n    <div class=\"message-icon\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/message-box\/assets\/images\/tips.webp\" alt=\"Tips\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"message-content\">\n        <span class=\"message-type\">Tips: <\/span>\n        If you can\u2019t view your preferred program, click the <b>View <\/b>tab and enable <b>Hidden Items<\/b>.<em> <\/em>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While this is a simple way of deleting startup apps, it does not entirely remove the program\u2019s background processes and registry traces. Here, using a third-party uninstaller like Master Uninstaller can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is designed to uninstall apps, their associated files, and residues from your PC with just one click. Here is how to use it to uninstall apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download Master Uninstaller from <a href=\"https:\/\/uninstaller.ipcmaster.com\/#Screens\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and register your email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <b>Windows Apps<\/b>\u00a0from the dashboard, choose your desired app, and click <b>Uninstall<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/uninstall-unused-apps.jpg\" alt=\"uninstall apps for disk 100 usage\" class=\"wp-image-740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/uninstall-unused-apps.jpg 976w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/uninstall-unused-apps-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/uninstall-unused-apps-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <b>OK <\/b>to confirm uninstalling the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-uninstalling-unused-pps.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage uninstall apps\" class=\"wp-image-741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-uninstalling-unused-pps.jpg 971w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-uninstalling-unused-pps-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-uninstalling-unused-pps-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message-box message-box-Tips wp-block-custom-message-box\">\n    <div class=\"message-icon\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/message-box\/assets\/images\/tips.webp\" alt=\"Tips\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"message-content\">\n        <span class=\"message-type\">Tips: <\/span>\n        You can also delete unused and large apps from the Master Uninstaller dashboard to free up disk space.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_akw6oa5z78ao\"><\/a><b>Method 3: Disable Windows Search<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Search helps you find programs and utilities in a computer. However, a bug in Windows 10 causes a search loop that pulls items from the search engine. This takes up the disk space and slows down your computer. Hence, the only solution is to limit Windows Search so it only retrieves items from local files. And here is how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <b>Start <\/b>menu and type <b>Registry Editor<\/b>\u00a0in the search box. Once opened, double-click <b>Microsoft <\/b>and double-click <b>Windows<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-registry-entry-windows-search.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-registry-entry-windows-search.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-registry-entry-windows-search-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-registry-entry-windows-search-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click <b>CurrentVersion<\/b>\u00a0and select <b>New > Key<\/b>\u00a0to create a sub-folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-new-key-windows-search.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-new-key-windows-search.jpg 927w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-new-key-windows-search-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-new-key-windows-search-768x417.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allocate the name <b>Explorer <\/b>to this folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-key-explorer.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 windows 10 usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-key-explorer.jpg 1002w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-key-explorer-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-key-explorer-768x412.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click <b>Explorer <\/b>and select <b>New > DWORD (32-bit) Value <\/b>to create a new registry under this name. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1009\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-a-subfolder-windows-search.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-a-subfolder-windows-search.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-a-subfolder-windows-search-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/create-a-subfolder-windows-search-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, name this new entry <b>DisableSearchBoxSuggestions<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-subfolder-windows-search.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-subfolder-windows-search.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-subfolder-windows-search-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/name-the-subfolder-windows-search-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click this entry and click <b>Modify<\/b>. Type <b>1 <\/b>under the<b>\u00a0Value Data<\/b>\u00a0tab and click <b>OK<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/add-value-name-windows-search.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage windows 10 fix\" class=\"wp-image-747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/add-value-name-windows-search.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/add-value-name-windows-search-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/add-value-name-windows-search-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, restart your computer. Now, the Windows Search will only find items from your local computer, speeding the process and reducing disk usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_8r5o8s42u3xx\"><\/a><b>Method 4: Reset Virtual Memory Windows 10<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual memory is a Windows storage management technique in which the RAM borrows storage from the hard disk if it has already used its own. This strategy compensates for the overloaded, already smaller RAM by temporarily transferring some of its files to the disk. However, it can also contribute to 100 percent disk usage. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the best solution is adding more RAM, which might not be possible for everyone. In this case, resetting your virtual memory might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <b>Start <\/b>menu and open <b>Advanced System Settings<\/b>. Under the <b>Advanced<\/b>\u00a0tab in the <b>System Properties<\/b>\u00a0menu, click <b>Performance > Settings<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/reset-virtual-memory-system-settings.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 percent usage fix \" class=\"wp-image-748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/reset-virtual-memory-system-settings.jpg 407w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/reset-virtual-memory-system-settings-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <b>Change <\/b>from the <b>Virtual Memory <\/b>section under the <b>Advanced <\/b>tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-virtual-memory-size.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage fix virtual memory\" class=\"wp-image-749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-virtual-memory-size.jpg 416w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-virtual-memory-size-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, untick the <b>Automatically Manage Paging File Size for All Drivers<\/b>\u00a0option, select <b>Windows (System Managed)<\/b>, and choose <b>Custom Size<\/b>\u00a0for the virtual memory. Once done, click <b>Set > OK<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/set-custom-size-for-virtual-memory.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage windows 10 fix\" class=\"wp-image-750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/set-custom-size-for-virtual-memory.jpg 391w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/set-custom-size-for-virtual-memory-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message-box message-box-Tips wp-block-custom-message-box\">\n    <div class=\"message-icon\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/message-box\/assets\/images\/tips.webp\" alt=\"Tips\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"message-content\">\n        <span class=\"message-type\">Tips: <\/span>\n        If unsure about the correct custom size, use the recommended initial size. Additionally, the maximum size of the memory is 1.5 times the size of your RAM. For instance, if your RAM is 4096, the maximum size would be lower than 6000MB.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, you can delete the temporary folder files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <b>Run <\/b>by pressing the <b>Windows + R<\/b>\u00a0keys. Type <b>temp <\/b>in the search box and press <b>Enter<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-temp-folder.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage solution\" class=\"wp-image-751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-temp-folder.jpg 397w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-temp-folder-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select all Temp files and right-click to delete them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temp-folder-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temp-folder-1024x629.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temp-folder-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temp-folder-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temp-folder.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations, your virtual memory is now reset. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_3zafkk58ytzc\"><\/a><b>Method 5: Update Device Drivers<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your computer drivers control all the hardware, including your hard drive and disk controller. However, an outdated driver is prone to bugs and security issues, which can contribute to a disk 100 usage Windows 10 issue. So, follow these simple steps to update your device drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <b>Start <\/b>menu and type <b>Device Manager<\/b>\u00a0in the search box. Once opened, double-click the <b>Disk Drives<\/b>\u00a0and choose <b>Update Driver<\/b>. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/update-device-drivers.jpg\" alt=\"windows 10 disk 100 usage\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/update-device-drivers.jpg 777w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/update-device-drivers-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/update-device-drivers-768x562.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <b>Search Automatically for Drivers<\/b>\u00a0from the pop-up menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/search-device-for-current-drivers.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/search-device-for-current-drivers.jpg 778w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/search-device-for-current-drivers-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/search-device-for-current-drivers-768x560.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows will now search for the updated driver and install it accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_q5p8gxc3414l\"><\/a><b>Method 6: Disable Superfetch<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Superfetch improves your computer&#8217;s RAM performance by anticipating the program you will use and preloading its data. This reduces load time and boosts speed. However, when you don\u2019t have the latest hardware, this feature can consume significant disk usage and result in disk performance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the only solution is to disable Superfetch. Here is how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <b>Run <\/b>by pressing <b>Windows + R. <\/b>Next, type <b>services.msc<\/b>\u00a0in the search box and click <b>OK<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-sysmain-menu-run.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-sysmain-menu-run.jpg 396w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-sysmain-menu-run-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Services (Local) menu, double-click <b>SysMain<\/b>\u00a0under the <b>Name <\/b>menu, and choose <b>Disable<\/b>. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/disable-sysmain-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/disable-sysmain-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/disable-sysmain-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/disable-sysmain-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/disable-sysmain.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <b>OK<\/b>, restart your computer, and the Superfetch is gone. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_sfmgsjtkz8e0\"><\/a><b>Method 7: Delete Temporary Files<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting temporary files is yet another effective way of freeing up system space. Often, these files are infected with bugs, making hundreds and thousands of copies, which adds to your 100% disk usage issues in Windows 10. Here is how you can remove temporary files from the PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your computer\u2019s <b>Settings (Windows + I)<\/b>\u00a0and select <b>System<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/system-setting-delete-temporary-files-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/system-setting-delete-temporary-files-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/system-setting-delete-temporary-files-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/system-setting-delete-temporary-files-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/system-setting-delete-temporary-files.jpg 1359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the system <b>Storage <\/b>tab, choose <b>Temporary Files<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temporary-files-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 percent usage fix windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temporary-files-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temporary-files-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temporary-files-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/delete-temporary-files.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select what type of temporary files you want to delete and click <b>Remove Files<\/b>\u00a0to confirm deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/remove-temporary-files-1024x571.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage fix windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/remove-temporary-files-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/remove-temporary-files-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/remove-temporary-files-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/remove-temporary-files.jpg 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_rcjam07l5ye7\"><\/a><b>Method 8: Adjust Energy Options<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 10 has various energy settings to help you save battery, maintain the CPU\u2019s temperature, and improve system performance. Our PC is set to a Balanced setting by default. However, if you are constantly experiencing a <b>disk 100 usage in Windows 10<\/b>&nbsp;and no method has yet been successful, switching to a High-Performance mode might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <b>Windows + X<\/b>\u00a0on your keyboard to open <b>Power Options<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-power-options.jpg\" alt=\"windows 10 100 percent disk usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-power-options.jpg 271w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-power-options-133x300.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, click<b>\u00a0Additional Power Settings<\/b>\u00a0under the <b>Power &amp; Sleep<\/b>\u00a0menu. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-additional-power-settings-1024x517.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-additional-power-settings-1024x517.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-additional-power-settings-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-additional-power-settings-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/open-additional-power-settings.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <b>Change Plan Settings<\/b>\u00a0from the <b>Power Options<\/b>\u00a0window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-energy-plan-setting-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-energy-plan-setting-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-energy-plan-setting-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-energy-plan-setting-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/change-energy-plan-setting.jpg 1116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <b>Change Advanced Power Settings<\/b>, and switch from <b>Balanced <\/b>to <b>High Performance<\/b>. Click OK to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/switch-to-high-performance-energy-1024x542.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage quick fix\" class=\"wp-image-763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/switch-to-high-performance-energy-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/switch-to-high-performance-energy-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/switch-to-high-performance-energy-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/switch-to-high-performance-energy.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_jpdh3tf7ekz2\"><\/a><b>Method 9: Disable Antivirus Software Temporarily<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have antivirus or anti-malware programs downloaded to your PC? These programs create temporary files during security scans and updates. Accumulated over time, this can significantly increase disk space usage. Windows Defender can add to this issue by increasing network usage and I\/O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can temporarily disable your PC&#8217;s antivirus to see if it is causing the <b>100 percent disk usage on Windows 10<\/b>. Once you do so, see if the performance and storage improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_5oqzua4lq0ks\"><\/a><b>Method 10: Run Disk Defragmentation<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Defragmentation is an excellent way to keep your disk data organized, making it easy to access and retrieve files. If the system has not undergone defragmentation, and your device data is scattered throughout, it will take the system longer to read and access parts of it. Hence, it may consume more disk resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows usually handles the defragmentation process automatically once a week. However, you can also do this manually if it is disrupted even once. This method only applies to HDDs (hard disk drives) and not SSDs (solid-state drives). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <b>File Explorer,<\/b>\u00a0right-click your local disk, and click <b>Properties<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/visit-local-disk-properties.jpg\" alt=\"solve 100 percent disk usage\" class=\"wp-image-764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/visit-local-disk-properties.jpg 967w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/visit-local-disk-properties-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/visit-local-disk-properties-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <b>Tools <\/b>tab and choose <b>Optimize<\/b>\u00a0<b>> Optimize <\/b>to complete the process, and you are done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/complete-defragmentation-process.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage solution\" class=\"wp-image-765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/complete-defragmentation-process.jpg 968w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/complete-defragmentation-process-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/complete-defragmentation-process-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_wg26pbrlu32\"><\/a><b>Method 11: Perform a Disk Check<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Still no progress? Running a disk check, also known as CHKDSK, might help. It systematically identifies disk logical and physical issues, which may have contributed to the disk 100 usage, and repairs them accordingly. Here\u2019s how you can perform a disk check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <b>Command Prompt<\/b>\u00a0from the <b>Start <\/b>menu. Once opened, type <b>chkdsk.exe \/f \/r<\/b>\u00a0and press <b>Enter<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/perform-a-disk-check.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/perform-a-disk-check.jpg 976w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/perform-a-disk-check-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/perform-a-disk-check-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, type <b>Y <\/b>to confirm the disk check.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-disk-check.jpg\" alt=\"100 percent disk usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-disk-check.jpg 977w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-disk-check-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/confirm-disk-check-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart the computer and make sure all apps are closed. Once the disk check is complete, open the <b>Task Manager<\/b>\u00a0to see your disk usage. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"918\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/task-manager-disk-usage.jpg\" alt=\"disk 100 usage fix\" class=\"wp-image-768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/task-manager-disk-usage.jpg 918w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/task-manager-disk-usage-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/task-manager-disk-usage-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message-box message-box-Note wp-block-custom-message-box\">\n    <div class=\"message-icon\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/message-box\/assets\/images\/note.webp\" alt=\"Note\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"message-content\">\n        <span class=\"message-type\">Note: <\/span>\n        Disk check will be done the next time you restart the computer, which can even take a day. So, if you restart the computer and don\u2019t have the time to perform a disk check, you can reschedule it.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_i6fwb7iloyqq\"><\/a><b>Disk Usage Best Practices<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 100 percent disk usage can slow down your computer and even shut it down abruptly. Here are some best practices you must follow to avoid this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Never Stop Disk Fragmentation:<\/b>\u00a0Fragmentation is crucial for maintaining your system\u2019s speed. If you are working while a fragmentation process is running, Windows will pause it. Hence, it is better to allocate some free time for this process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Don\u2019t Disable Windows Update:<\/b>\u00a0It is a misconception that disabling Windows updates can improve disk speed. However, this is not true. Updates are crucial for fixing security issues and bugs. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Delete Unused Programs: <\/b>Deleting unused apps can free up space. However, using Windows\u2019 built-in uninstallation process does not completely remove the program\u2019s associated residues, traces, and background processes. Credible third-party solutions like Master Uninstaller might help delete all the app\u2019s associated components in a single click.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Regularly Delete Temporarily Files: <\/b>Regularly check your PC for cache, temporary files, background processes, and startup apps. It can help you free up space and avoid overloading the drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Upgrade Hardware If Required:<\/b>\u00a0If you are still using an outdated HDD drive, consider switching to an SSD. An SSD is more efficient than traditional alternatives and has a low risk of 100% disk usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"qa-block wp-block-custom-qa-block\">\n    <h2 class=\"qa-title\">FAQs<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"qa-list\">\n                                <div class=\"qa-item\">\n                <div class=\"qa-question\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open'); this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open');\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-question-text\">\n                        Q:\n                        <b>Is 100% Disk Usage Bad?<\/b>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qa-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-answer-text\"> Yes, 100% disk usage means your hard drive has no space left, negatively impacting your PC\u2019s performance. It can also indicate the presence of malware and virus in your system. Hence, fixing the disk 100 usage is crucial for running your system seamlessly.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"qa-item\">\n                <div class=\"qa-question\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open'); this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open');\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-question-text\">\n                        Q:\n                        <b>How Do I Clear Temp Files?<\/b>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qa-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-answer-text\"> learing temp files is simple. Open Run by pressing <b>Windows + R<\/b>. Type <b>%temp%<\/b>\u00a0in the search box, and press <b>Enter<\/b>, and it will open the Temp Folder. Press <b>Ctrl + A<\/b>\u00a0to select all files, right-click, and click <b>Delete &gt; Yes<\/b>.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"qa-item\">\n                <div class=\"qa-question\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open'); this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open');\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-question-text\">\n                        Q:\n                        <b>How Do I Fix Disk Usage On Windows 10?<\/b>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qa-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-answer-text\"> To fix the disk usage on Windows 10, you must know what is causing it. To do this, open Windows <b>Task Manager<\/b>, visit the <b>Disk <\/b>tab, and locate the orange highlighted processes. These items usually represent more than usual disk usage. Depending on the reason, you can find the right solution. \u00a0<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"qa-item\">\n                <div class=\"qa-question\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open'); this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open');\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-question-text\">\n                        Q:\n                        <b>How To Run Disk Cleanup?<\/b>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qa-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"qa-answer-text\"> To run a disk cleanup, visit the <b>Start <\/b>menu and type<b>\u00a0Disk Cleanup<\/b>. Select the drive you want to clean and click <b>OK<\/b>. Tick the type of files you want to delete and click <b>OK <\/b>to complete the cleanup. <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_eetvwbew25f6\"><\/a><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Disk 100 usage in Windows 10<\/b>&nbsp;can significantly have a negative impact on your system\u2019s speed and performance. Hence, it is crucial to avoid it from the start. Following some best practices like deleting temporary files regularly, uninstalling unused apps, and clearing out system registries might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it can get hectic to do everything again and again. But no worries! Master Uninstaller can help. Simply locate some infrequently used programs on your computer and delete them using this uninstaller. It will then remove their residues, background processes, and system traces for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"banner\" width=\"232\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/master-uninstaller.png\"\n            alt=\"Master Uninstaller\">\n    \n    <div class=\"content\">\n        <b class=\"title\">Master Uninstaller<\/b>\n        <ul>\n                                                <li>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"check-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/product-box\/assets\/images\/check.webp\" alt=\"check\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                        <p>Simple and Practical: Easily uninstall unwanted software. <\/p>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"check-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/product-box\/assets\/images\/check.webp\" alt=\"check\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                        <p>Thorough Cleanup: Completely remove residual files. <\/p>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"check-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/ipcmaster.com\/resource\/wp-content\/themes\/my-custom-theme\/blocks\/product-box\/assets\/images\/check.webp\" alt=\"check\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">\n                        <p>Blacklist Protection: Identify and block malware and adware.<\/p>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ali-file.ipcmaster.com\/pc\/download\/MasterUninstallerSetup_home.exe\" class=\"download-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free download<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working on a slow and sluggish computer can frustrate anyone. 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