Fix IaStorA.sys 100% Disk Usage When Doing Nothing [Tutorial]
13Fix IaStorA.sys 100% Disk Usage When Doing Nothing [Tutorial]
Commands Used:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
chkdsk /r
100% disk usage becomes a headache to the users if not rectified on time. Even though Windows has improved a lot, there are still bugs, and one such bug is related to IaStorA.sys 100% disk usage when doing nothing. What is peculiar about that problem is that even with the least amount of activity on the PC, the file keeps using the disk to its maximum. 100% disk usage issues force the PC to lag down and show unresponsiveness when idle for a longer time. While the PC can get to normal usage after a restart or can happen on its own, it is still annoying.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
fix iastora.sys disk usage
iastora.sys 100 disk usage
file iastora.sys error
iastorac.sys 100 disk usage
how to fix iastora.sys
windows 10 iastora.sys blue screen
iastora.sys failed windows 10
iastora.sys failed windows 11
IaStorA.sys is the driver file associated with Intel Rapid Storage Technology. It is a Windows driver designed to provide accessible communication between your PC and hardware or other connected devices. The iastora.sys process is a safe driver file and does not pose any threat to your device.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.