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    Windows Vista always has SSD activity

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by LAhegarty, Jul 21, 2021.

  1. LAhegarty

    LAhegarty Newbie

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    Vista has constant hdd/ssd activity, even when left idle for hours.

    It's driving me insane.

    Any ideas on what service would be causing this?

    Indexing is off, auto defrag is off.

    I've searched the web and can not find a solution.

    Any help is appreciated.
     
    LAhegarty, Jul 21, 2021
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Why does this drive you insane?
     
    ZaZ, Jul 23, 2021
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  3. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Why are you still using Windows Vista?
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 23, 2021
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    TreeTops Ranch Notebook Deity

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    It's probably bitcoin mining. And please answer post #3.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Jul 23, 2021
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  5. epguy3

    epguy3 Notebook Evangelist

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    good question. does the OP know that Vista went out of support (aka. EOL) in April 2017?
     
    epguy3, Jul 26, 2021
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