Excessive disk activity

Discussion in 'Software' started by john9210, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. john9210

    john9210 Private E-2

    Frequently after startup (Vista home) I get excessive disk activity although Task Manager shows that no applications are running. How can I track down what's causing the disk activity?
     
    john9210, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi


    Try this, Process Monitor but options to disk activity could be indexing, windows update, your antivirus or security software, but after an initial minute or so the system settles?
     
    DavidGP, Nov 19, 2008
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  3. john9210

    john9210 Private E-2

    The system settles, but after 5 minutes or so. I have Vista indexing turned off so that's not it. If antivirus is causing the problemr, why doesn't task manager tell you it is running? I've never had any success with Process Monitor telling me what's causing the problem.
     
    john9210, Nov 19, 2008
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