High CPU and Disk Usage

[ohsnapitssuz]

SPECS:
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Version: 10.0.10240 Build 10240
System Model: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
System Type: x64-based PC
Processor: AMD A4-3300M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, 1900 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2
BIOS Version/Date: Hewlett-Packard F.21, 9/13/2011
SMBIOS Version: 2.7
Embedded Controller Version: 51.24
Installed Physical Memory (RAM): 4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory: 3.48 GB
Available Physical Memory: 1.22 GB
Total Virtual Memory: 4.19 GB
Available Virtual Memory: 1.37 GB
Page File Space: 731 MB

PROBLEM:
High CPU and Disk usage spikes - 100%

PROCESSES WITH HIGHEST USAGE:
- System
- Firefox
- F-Secure Antivirus
- Microsoft OneDrive

ALREADY ATTEMPTED:
- Disabled Superfetch
- Disabled P2P updates
- Cleared all temp files (manually, and with CCleaner)

I am wondering if this is a hardware/driver related issue. Can someone with more understanding of hardware please take look at the specs and tell me what you think? I have the latest version of HP Support Assistant installed and that is where I update all the manufacturer hardware. I have checked every day and have not gotten any alerts for updates.

Thank you for the help!

- Suzanne

 

[Pearlmaster]

Hello,

You can try to fix the high Disk and CPU usage by modifying the registry, but do this at your own risk only.

Step 1. Hit Windows Key + R Type in regedit and then hit Enter.

Step 2. Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management in the editor.

Step 3. Find ClearPageFileAtShutDown and change its value to 1.

Step 4. Restart the computer.

You may try as well to tap or click the Notification Center icon in the Windows 10 system tray and tap or click All Settings.
Tap or click the System icon (for display, notification, apps, power – and other things).
Go to Notifications & Actions and deselect the "Show me tips about Windows" option.
Your CPU utilization should be back to normal.

Try to perform as well a Windows Update, you may be missing some important updates that can help stabilize your high CPU and Disk usage.