In previous article, I have mentioned How to open task manager in windows 10? but are you facing "Service Host Local System High Disk Usage" with your windows system? Well, you're not the one facing this issue alone. Many other windows users face precisely the same issue with their system, so in this article, I have mentioned how we can resolve Service Host Local System High Disk Usage issue in Windows 10, but can be used in Windows 11 also.
However, there is nothing to worry about. It's very easy to fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage issue. Today in this post I will provide you with the 4 best approaches to deal with this issue. All the methods are valid approaches to fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage. I'm sure it will help you to get rid of this high-risk usage issue.
So, without wasting any more time, let's proceed with the primary objective of this post, that's to fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage issue.
Best 4 Approaches To Fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage
Method 1: Try Disabling Superfetch
Superfetch works to minimize the boot time helps programs to load more appropriately. However, sometimes it also leads to disk performance issues in Windows 8 and above versions. So, it's good to stop it and check if it fixes Service Host Local System High Disk Usage. Have a look below to proceed.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt Window
Hits start, search for command prompt and get into it.
OR
Follow these steps to disable "Superfetch"
- Press Windows + R.
- Now type "services.msc" command.
- Find "Superfetch" from list.
- Edit Superfetch clicking on property.
- Now "Stop" for stopping the service superfetch service.
- Superfetch to be Disabled and Click "Apply"
Step 2: Enter "net.exe stop superfetch" into the command window to stop it.
That's it. You've successfully disabled Superfetch. Now check if the problem is fixed or not.
Also, you can run disk check with "chkdsk.exe /f /r" and then press "Y" to confirm the operation.
Now check if the problem is fixed. If not, then follow the below approaches to fix Service Host Local System High-Risk Usage.
Method 2: Try Troubleshooting with Windows Update Feature
Windows update is another common reason behind high CPU usage or Disk Usage. So, you can run the troubleshoot program to see if windows update is indeed the culprit.
Step 1: Go To Control Panel
Hit start, enter "Control Panel," Search and get into it.
Step 2: Click View By Category and then get into System and Security.
Step 3: Now get into Security and Maintenance option.
Step 4: Now click on " Troubleshooting."
Step 5: Now you get an option "Fix problem with windows update" on next screen under System and Security. Click on it to proceed.
Step 6: Now click "Next."
Step 7: Now click on "troubleshooting as administrator" to proceed and fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage.
That's it. This approach will surely help you to fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage is windows update is actually the culprit.
Method 3: Try Updating Drivers That You Have On Your PC
If none of the above approaches helps you to fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage, you need to update drivers. You can update them manually, but that will be a stressful job. So, better you install third party "Driver Easy" software that will Update all your drivers automatically. Once downloaded, follow the below steps.
Step 1: Launch Driver Easy Application.
Once you launch the application, it will automatically scan and find problems with your drivers.
Step 2: Scan Results
Soon you will get scan results with the update needed details. If there is any outdated, click on "update" next to the driver. Alternatively, if you want to go with pro version, then you will be able to upgrade all your outdated drivers with just one click.
That's it. It will surely fix Service Host Local System High-Risk Usage if it was because of outdated drivers.
Method 4: Disable Unwanted Disk Space Hogging Applications
If nothing works at all, go to task manager and find out manually that which applications are consuming most of the space. Once found, disable them. Follow the steps provided below to proceed and disable those programs to fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage.
Step 1: Click Right On Taskbar and then click on "Task Manager" to kills all those disk consuming programs and applications.
Step 2: Once you're there, click on "Service Host: Local System." It will give correct exposure to programs that are hogging CPU usage.
Step 3: Now click on any target program that you want to kill and select end task.
Repeat the similar steps for all the programs under Service Host. Also, keep analyzing the CPU usage every time you end a task. If you want any culprit with the above steps, follow the below instructions to disable them .
Step 1: Click right on the program that you think is a culprit and access " Open Services."
Step 2: Now find out the service with exactly the same name as the culprit and once found click on it to stop it.
After stopping the program if you find things are getting back to normal, then congrats you've targeted the culprit. Now follow the below steps to proceed and disable the respective services.
Step 1: Double Click On Target Culprit Program
Step 2: go to startup type section.
Step 3: click on disabled to disable the service.
Step 4: Now click Apply and OK.
That's it. You've successfully disabled the culprit program services. It will surely fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage.
Pro Tips:
- If one of the approaches doesn't work, try another. Proceed with all the approached we have mentioned above till you not get the satisfactory results.
- It's not mandatory to use driver easy software. There many other similar tools so you can opt them as well to update drivers and fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage.
- Be careful while altering the setting. Don't proceed with anything that you don't have the idea about.
Summary
So that's how you can fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage. All the approaches mentioned above are the best ways to fix Service Host Local System High Disk Usage. Keep following us to get more troubleshooting tutorials.
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