Disk Usage Spikes To 100% Frequently Major Lag

hi everyone. im getting a lot of high disk usage to the point of not being able to do much on this system.

when i look at the resource monitor the disk section looks like what you would see if you were monitoring a deframenter or indexing  program. just a lot of files and services coming up quick and loading the disk down and turning off. not just services but images, videos, documents, system files. everything and anything. doesnt matter whether the system is connected to the internet or not.

also when i run ccleaner, it will tell me that internet explorer or firefox is open and needs to be closed even when they are not running.

my cpu and network usage is normal. i moved everything i care abot off the drive just in case it is a virus or malware which im inclined to believe at this point.

super anti spy and adw cleaner dont show anything.

any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Please download MiniToolBox  , save it to your desktop and run it.   Checkmark the following checkboxes:
  List last 10 Event Viewer log
  List Installed Programs
  List Users, Partitions and Memory size.
 
Click Go and paste the content into your next post.
 
Also...please Publish a Snapshot using Speccy,  taking care to post the link of the snapshot in your next post.

   Go to  website, and download the free version on the left.  Click Download from ccleanercom (the FileHippo link requires an extra click). Or if you want to use a portable version of Speccy (which doesn't require installation), click the builds page link and download the portable version. You will now be asked where you want to save the file. The best place to put it is the Desktop, as it will be easy to find later.

    After the file finishes downloading, you are ready to run Speccy. If you downloaded the installer, simply double-click on it and follow the prompts until installation is complete. If you downloaded the portable version, you will need to unzip it before use. Right-click the ZIP file and click Extract all. Click Next. Open up the extracted folder and double-click on Speccy.
 
     Once inside Speccy, it will look similar to this (with your computer's specifications, of course):
 


     Now, at the top, click File > Publish Snapshot.

     Click Yes > then Copy to Clipboard

Now, once you are back in the forum topic you are posting in, click the ADD REPLY or REPLY TO THIS TOPIC button. Right-click in the empty space of the Reply box and click Paste. Then, click Post below the Reply box.

Louis

thanks for the help

http://speccy.piriform.com/results/T8OGCMFhVsAke32XMbRlIRe

MiniToolBox by Farbar  Version: 13-05-2022
Ran by aceoclubs (administrator) on 19-08-2024 at 16:53:06
Running from "C:\Users\aceoclubs\Desktop"
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium  Service Pack 1 (X64)
Model: A320MA-M.2 Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Boot Mode: Normal
***************************************************************************

========================= Event log errors: ===============================

Application errors:
==================
Error: (08/19/2024 12:51:42 PM) (Source: Application Error) (EventID: 1000) (User: )
Description: Faulting application name: DashboardNotificationManager.exe, version: 1.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x9e8366c9
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 6.1.7601.24545, time stamp: 0x5e0eb7f5
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x0000c5af
Faulting process id: 0x122c
Faulting application start time: 0x01daf258108bb9de
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Western Digital\SSD Dashboard\DashboardNotificationManager\DashboardNotificationManager.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\syswow64\KERNELBASE.dll
Report Id: 4ef1924f-5e4b-11ef-8dcd-e0d55e2b969a

Error: (08/19/2024 12:51:41 PM) (Source: .NET Runtime) (EventID: 1026) (User: )
Description: Application: DashboardNotificationManager.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info: System.PlatformNotSupportedException
Exception Info: System.TypeLoadException
   at Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications.DesktopBridgeHelpers.IsContainerized()
   at Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications.ToastNotificationManagerCompat.Initialize()
   at Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications.ToastNotificationManagerCompat..cctor()
Exception Info: System.InvalidOperationException
   at Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications.ToastNotificationManagerCompat.get_History()
   at DashboardNotificationManager.Program.Main(System.String[])

Error: (08/19/2024 12:51:05 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (EventID: 10) (User: )
Description: Event-ID 10

Error: (08/19/2024 11:45:57 AM) (Source: WinMgmt) (EventID: 10) (User: )
Description: Event-ID 10

Error: (08/19/2024 11:43:25 AM) (Source: VSS) (EventID: 12292) (User: )
Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service error: Error creating the Shadow Copy Provider COM class with CLSID {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a} [0x80070422, The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.

Operation:
   Obtain a callable interface for this provider
   List interfaces for all providers supporting this context
   Query Shadow Copies
Context:
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Class ID: {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a}
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Execution Context: Coordinator

Error: (08/19/2024 11:43:25 AM) (Source: VSS) (EventID: 13) (User: )
Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service information: The COM Server with CLSID {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a} and name SW_PROV cannot be started. [0x80070422, The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.
Operation:
   Obtain a callable interface for this provider
   List interfaces for all providers supporting this context
   Query Shadow Copies
Context:
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Class ID: {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a}
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Execution Context: Coordinator

Error: (08/19/2024 11:43:25 AM) (Source: VSS) (EventID: 12292) (User: )
Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service error: Error creating the Shadow Copy Provider COM class with CLSID {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a} [0x80070422, The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.
Operation:
   Obtain a callable interface for this provider
   Check If Volume Is Supported by Provider
Context:
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Class ID: {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
   Snapshot Context: 0
   Execution Context: Coordinator
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Volume Name: \\?\Volume{aff979c4-9101-11ec-bfe9-806e6f6e6963}\

Error: (08/19/2024 11:43:25 AM) (Source: VSS) (EventID: 13) (User: )
Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service information: The COM Server with CLSID {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a} and name SW_PROV cannot be started. [0x80070422, The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.
Operation:
   Obtain a callable interface for this provider
   Check If Volume Is Supported by Provider
Context:
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Class ID: {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
   Snapshot Context: 0
   Execution Context: Coordinator
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Volume Name: \\?\Volume{aff979c4-9101-11ec-bfe9-806e6f6e6963}\

Error: (08/19/2024 11:43:10 AM) (Source: VSS) (EventID: 12292) (User: )
Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service error: Error creating the Shadow Copy Provider COM class with CLSID {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a} [0x80070422, The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.
Operation:
   Obtain a callable interface for this provider
   List interfaces for all providers supporting this context
   Query Shadow Copies
Context:
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Class ID: {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a}
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Execution Context: Coordinator

Error: (08/19/2024 11:43:10 AM) (Source: VSS) (EventID: 13) (User: )
Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service information: The COM Server with CLSID {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a} and name SW_PROV cannot be started. [0x80070422, The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.
Operation:
   Obtain a callable interface for this provider
   List interfaces for all providers supporting this context
   Query Shadow Copies
Context:
   Provider ID: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Class ID: {65ee1dba-8ff4-4a58-ac1c-3470ee2f376a}
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Snapshot Context: -1
   Execution Context: Coordinator


System errors:
=============
Error: (08/19/2024 04:51:20 PM) (Source: Schannel) (EventID: 4119) (User: NT AUTHORITY)
Description: The following fatal alert was received: 70.

Error: (08/19/2024 04:51:20 PM) (Source: Schannel) (EventID: 4119) (User: NT AUTHORITY)
Description: The following fatal alert was received: 70.

Error: (08/19/2024 04:49:20 PM) (Source: Schannel) (EventID: 4119) (User: NT AUTHORITY)
Description: The following fatal alert was received: 70.

Error: (08/19/2024 04:49:20 PM) (Source: Schannel) (EventID: 4119) (User: NT AUTHORITY)
Description: The following fatal alert was received: 70.

Error: (08/19/2024 04:46:29 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7001) (User: )
Description: The HomeGroup Listener service depends on the Server service which failed to start because of the following error:
%%1068 = The dependency service or group failed to start.

Error: (08/19/2024 04:46:29 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7001) (User: )
Description: The Server service depends on the Security Accounts Manager service which failed to start because of the following error:  %%1058 = The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.

Error: (08/19/2024 04:46:29 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7001) (User: )
Description: The HomeGroup Listener service depends on the Server service which failed to start because of the following error:
%%1068 = The dependency service or group failed to start.

Error: (08/19/2024 04:46:29 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7001) (User: )
Description: The Server service depends on the Security Accounts Manager service which failed to start because of the following error:  %%1058 = The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.

Error: (08/19/2024 03:53:02 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7001) (User: )
Description: The HomeGroup Listener service depends on the Server service which failed to start because of the following error:
%%1068 = The dependency service or group failed to start.

Error: (08/19/2024 03:53:02 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (EventID: 7001) (User: )
Description: The Server service depends on the Security Accounts Manager service which failed to start because of the following error:  %%1058 = The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.


=========================== Installed Programs ============================
7-Zip 23.01 (x64) (HKLM\...\7-Zip) (Version: 23.01 - Igor Pavlov)
Ant Video downloader (Native messaging host) (HKLM-x32\...\{3CF7B02A-4304-4B22-B1B5-48C0CE014BA3}) (Version: 4.18 - Ant.com)
AOMEI Partition Assistant 10.1.0 (HKLM-x32\...\{02F850ED-FD0E-4ED1-BE0B-54981f5BD3D4}_is1) (Version: 10.1.0 - AOMEI International Network Limited.)
Apple Mobile Device Support (HKLM\...\{74CC99EB-7DC0-4CB0-847A-F8C2FE39690C}) (Version: 14.5.0.7 - Apple Inc.)
Audacity 3.4.2 (HKLM\...\Audacity_is1) (Version: 3.4.2 - Audacity Team)
Bonjour (HKLM\...\{56DDDFB8-7F79-4480-89D5-25E1F52AB28F}) (Version: 3.1.0.1 - Apple Inc.)
CCleaner (HKLM\...\CCleaner) (Version: 6.26 - Piriform)
CPUID CPU-Z 2.06 (HKLM\...\CPUID CPU-Z_is1) (Version: 2.06 - CPUID, Inc.)
CPUID HWMonitor 1.51 (HKLM\...\CPUID HWMonitor_is1) (Version: 1.51 - CPUID, Inc.)
Defraggler (HKLM\...\Defraggler) (Version: 2.22 - Piriform)
DiskInternals Linux Reader (HKLM-x32\...\DiskInternals Linux Reader) (Version: 4.20 - DiskInternals Research)
DownloadHelper CoApp (HKLM-x32\...\DownloadHelper CoApp) (Version: 2.0.19.0 - ACLAP)
ENE_QSI_Loki_HAL (HKLM\...\{BDE43F26-5917-44F8-B86A-F1D9A6B80B32}) (Version: 1.0.3.0 - ENE TECHNOLOGY INC.) Hidden
ENE_QSI_Loki_HAL (HKLM-x32\...\{205ef3a8-937b-43cb-90fc-2f58f71408d8}) (Version: 1.0.3.0 - ENE TECHNOLOGY INC.) Hidden
FileZilla 3.67.0 (HKLM-x32\...\FileZilla Client) (Version: 3.67.0 - Tim Kosse)
FoneTool (HKLM-x32\...\{AD04677C-79B8-4B7A-BB39-FEE6F138E716}_is1) (Version: 2.4.0 - AOMEI International Network Limited.)
Foxit PDF Reader (HKLM-x32\...\Foxit Reader_is1) (Version: 12.1.3.15356 - Foxit Software Inc.)
GSmartControl (HKLM-x32\...\GSmartControl) (Version: 1.1.4 - Alexander Shaduri)
HFSExplorer 2021.10.9 (HKLM-x32\...\HFSExplorer) (Version: 2021.10.9 - Catacombae Software)
ImgBurn (HKLM-x32\...\ImgBurn) (Version: 2.5.8.0 - LIGHTNING UK!)
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (HKLM-x32\...\{1d91bf86-43a0-4b7a-8fdf-76c3bfb5a36f}) (Version: 6.4.1.23 - Intel Corporation)
Java 8 Update 421 (64-bit) (HKLM\...\{77924AE4-039E-4CA4-87B4-2F64180421F0}) (Version: 8.0.4210.9 - Oracle Corporation)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 (HKLM\...\{92FB6C44-E685-45AD-9B20-CADF4CABA132} - 1033) (Version: 4.8.03761 - Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.6161 (HKLM\...\{5FCE6D76-F5DC-37AB-B2B8-22AB8CEDB1D4}) (Version: 9.0.30729.6161 - Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010  x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (HKLM\...\{1D8E6291-B0D5-35EC-8441-6616F567A0F7}) (Version: 10.0.40219 - Microsoft Corporation)
Minecraft Launcher (HKLM-x32\...\{27BE3161-186A-42AA-BEAF-818FB8A5CF64}) (Version: 2.0.0.0 - Mojang)
Mozilla Firefox ESR (x64 en-US) (HKLM\...\Mozilla Firefox 115.14.0 ESR (x64 en-US)) (Version: 115.14.0 - Mozilla)
Mozilla Thunderbird (x64 en-US) (HKLM\...\Mozilla Thunderbird 115.7.0 (x64 en-US)) (Version: 115.7.0 - Mozilla)
Newshosting (HKLM\...\{E0B77D8C-271D-46C3-A62E-922318D575BE}) (Version: 3.2.2 - Newshosting)
NirSoft IconsExtract (HKLM-x32\...\NirSoft IconsExtract) (Version:  - )
NTLite (HKLM\...\NTLite_is1) (Version: 2023.7.9371.0 - Nlitesoft d.o.o.)
NVIDIA Graphics Driver 474.11 (HKLM\...\{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}_Display.Driver) (Version: 474.11 - NVIDIA Corporation)
NVIDIA HD Audio Driver 1.3.38.60 (HKLM\...\{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}_HDAudio.Driver) (Version: 1.3.38.60 - NVIDIA Corporation)
NVIDIA PhysX System Software 9.19.0218 (HKLM\...\{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}_Display.PhysX) (Version: 9.19.0218 - NVIDIA Corporation)
OpenOffice 4.1.14 (HKLM-x32\...\{FADD87FD-83C7-40B4-9180-EA9371C1A348}) (Version: 4.114.9811 - Apache Software Foundation)
QuickPar 0.9 (HKLM-x32\...\QuickPar) (Version: 0.9 - Peter B. Clements)
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver (HKLM-x32\...\{8833FFB6-5B0C-4764-81AA-06DFEED9A476}) (Version: 7.101.714.2016 - Realtek)
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver (HKLM-x32\...\{F132AF7F-7BCA-4EDE-8A7C-958108FE7DBC}) (Version: 6.0.1.8454 - Realtek Semiconductor Corp.)
Recover My Files (HKLM\...\Recover My Files v6_is1) (Version: 6.4.2.2587 - GetData Pty Ltd)
Speccy (HKLM\...\Speccy) (Version: 1.33 - Piriform)
SpeedFan (remove only) (HKLM-x32\...\SpeedFan) (Version:  - )
Steam (HKLM-x32\...\Steam) (Version: 2.10.91.91 - Valve Corporation)
Stumble Guys (HKLM\...\Steam App 1677740) (Version:  - Scopely)
SUPERAntiSpyware (HKLM\...\{CDDCBBF1-2703-46BC-938B-BCC81A1EEAAA}) (Version: 10.0.1266 - SUPERAntiSpyware.com)
TechPowerUp GPU-Z (HKLM-x32\...\{8B0F211E-5846-4FB2-B0B9-4EB31546FDF9}}_is1) (Version: 2.47.0 - TechPowerUp)
Universal x86 Tuning Utility (HKLM\...\{14DC5021-3315-4302-8EE1-D67520475BEB}) (Version: 2.2.4 - JamesCJ60)
Unlocker 1.9.2 (HKLM\...\Unlocker) (Version: 1.9.2 - Cedrick Collomb)
VdhCoApp 1.6.3 (HKLM\...\weh-iss-net.downloadhelper.coapp_is1) (Version:  - DownloadHelper)
VLC media player (HKLM\...\VLC media player) (Version: 3.0.18 - VideoLAN)
Waterfox (x64 en-US) (HKLM\...\Waterfox 115.15.0 (x64 en-US)) (Version: G6.0.18 - BrowserWorks Ltd)
wufuc (HKLM\...\{F011FFEE-01E3-495E-80CA-10A640C55031}) (Version: 1.0.1.201 - zeffy)

========================= Memory info: ===================================
Percentage of memory in use: 10%
Total physical RAM: 15311.24 MB
Available physical RAM: 13690.39 MB
Total Virtual: 30620.63 MB
Available Virtual: 28978.07 MB

========================= Partitions: =====================================
1 Drive c: (DRIVE_C) (Fixed) (Total:465.66 GB) (Free:404.66 GB) NTFS

========================= Users: ========================================
User accounts for \\ACEOCLUBS11

aceoclubs                Administrator            Guest                    


**** End of log ****

 

Edited by hamluis, 19 August 2024 - 05:25 PM.

If you suspect malware, I suggest that you initiate a topic in the BC Malware Forum.

Have you tried a clean install?  Have you tried a chkdsk /r?

I see nothing that indicates a hardware problem.

Louis

If you suspect malware, I suggest that you initiate a topic in the BC Malware Forum.

 

Have you tried a clean install?  Have you tried a chkdsk /r?

 

I see nothing that indicates a hardware problem.

 

chkdsk came up with nothing and a clean install is something i would rather avoid except as a last resort.

thank you for all your time and help

Edited by hamluis, 20 August 2024 - 03:12 AM.
Fixed quotebox - Hamluis.

Hi, Please do not reply in a Quote.  As well there is no need to use a Quote Box, Just type. Thanks as it makes it easier to read.

The use of CCleaner causes issues. Suggest use Disk Clean Up on the Start Menu since 1995.

Universal x86 Tuning Utility : is as well not suggested use your system controls and Windows to do what is needed or want. It as well can cause issues.

wufuc - Receiving updates for unsupported Processors would also be a issue. ???

As the Gigabyte A320MA-M.2  Motherboard Supports (rev.1.0) Supports up to Windows 11 there should be no reason to be running what you are now running Windows 7

Error 0xe0434352 : error signals a critical issue with a software application   Kernel Error uninstall : Western Digital\SSD Dashboard

Volume Shadow Copy Service error : temp fix is to turn off restore points and delete all of them reboot and turn back on.

 Gigabyte A320MA-M.2     https://www.gigabyte.com/ca/Motherboard/GA-A320MA-M2-rev-10/support#support-dl-driver  Motherboard Support Page (rev.1.0)

OP has open malware topic in MRL...this Win 7 topic is closed pending conclusion/closure of the Malware Forum topic.

Louis