Hi Joydeep,
The Busy status on Disk component may be caused by some programs that are running in the background. Some of these programs run when you boot your device. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you check if the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry is running on the Processes tab from the TaskManager to check if the issue is not related to it. This is part of Microsoft Customer Experience Improvement Program that contains technical data about how the Windows devices and its related software is working, and then periodically sending it to the Microsoft server. To check it, you may follow the steps below:
The Busy status on Disk component may be caused by some programs that are running in the background. Some of these programs run when you boot your device. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you check if the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry is running on the Processes tab from the TaskManager to check if the issue is not related to it. This is part of Microsoft Customer Experience Improvement Program that contains technical data about how the Windows devices and its related software is working, and then periodically sending it to the Microsoft server. To check it, you may follow the steps below:
- Press and hold Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on your keyboard and select TaskManager.
- Click the More details button > Processes tab.
- Look for Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry on the Name section.
If the program is running, you may disable it from the Task Scheduler. This will reduce the Disk usage on your PC to return its status to Normal. To do this, you may proceed with these steps:
- Click Start, type TaskScheduler, and then press Enter.
- On the Task Scheduler window, go to this path: Task Scheduler LibraryMicrosoftWindowsApplication Experience.
- On the Application Experience folder, look for Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser.
- Right-click on it and select Disable.
- Restart your computer and check if the issue persists.
Keep us updated about your concern for additional assistance.
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I went through this process last year with a four-year-old PC, a Dell XPS 18 whose performance was dragging. (I've updated this post to incorporate a few minor changes you'll encounter when using the most recent release of Windows 10.)
My old PC had 8 GB of memory, more than enough for basic productivity tasks, but the vintage 5400 RPM hard disk had become a serious bottleneck.
Fortunately, the prices of solid-state storage devices have dropped dramatically in recent years, so I was able to pick up a new SSD for a fraction of what it would have cost when this PC was new. After backing up the old hard drive, I could have restored a system image to the new drive, but this seemed like a perfect opportunity to start fresh.
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If you want to do the same with an old PC, follow this checklist. In my case, the entire process took less than an hour, and the difference in performance was startling.
With a brand new, unformatted SSD in the system, you'll need to start by installing Windows 10. I downloaded the latest installer files from the Get Windows 10 page and used the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive. (If you need a refresher on the process, see my FAQ: 'How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10.')
With that task out of the way, sign in to Windows 10 and let's get started.
1. Check the network connection.
Without a working connection to the Internet, you won't be able to do much of anything. In fact, most of the remaining steps on this checklist require an Internet connection.
For most PCs sold in the past five years, the built-in Windows 10 network drivers work just fine. The quickest way to check network status is to go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status. If you see a display like this, you're good to go.
I keep a USB-based Ethernet adapter (Amazon has a huge selection, including some solid performers in the $10-20 range) handy for those rare occasions when I can't get a solid Wi-Fi connection, but I didn't need it for this job.
2. Get your device drivers up to date.
Windows 10 does a remarkable job of finding and installing drivers for just about every component in a modern PC, so there's little need to obsess over drivers. Still, it's worth opening Device Manager and checking to see if your system has any obscure devices that don't have in-box drivers.
First things first, though. Before installing a new driver or making any other system changes, make sure System Restore is enabled. Press Windows key+R to open the Run box, enter the command rstrui, and press Enter. If you see a message like the one shown here, click System Protection to open the System Restore settings, click Configure, and then click Turn on system protection.
With that precaution out of the way, right-click Start (or press Windows key+X) and then open Device Manager. In my case, as you can see here, there was one Unknown Device listed.
That ID string in the Details box was enough for me to determine that the missing device was an ST Microelectronics Free Fall Motion Sensor, and I had no trouble finding a driver for it at Dell's site.
Even better, a visit to Dell's support site turned up a comprehensive upgrade guide for this model of PC, with a detailed list of device drivers and even screenshots showing what Device Manager should look like. In most cases, Windows 10 had already supplied a newer, more capable driver, but there were a few useful additions.
It's worth checking the manufacturer's page for the PC you're upgrading to see if there are any custom drivers or utilities that need to be installed.
3. Set your preferred browser and install a password manager.
Now that Microsoft Edge supports extensions like the LastPass and RoboForm password managers, it's a perfectly acceptable default browser. For some people, though, the only reason to use Microsoft's built-in browser is to download an alternative like Chrome or Firefox (Opera fanatics, make your case in the comments).
Even if you're willing to accept Microsoft Edge as the default browser, it's a good idea to have a backup browser. Take this opportunity to download your favorite, and then sign in to sync bookmarks, tabs, and extensions.
To set the new browser as default, go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Set defaults by app. Choose the browser and then click Set this program as default.
This is also a good time to set up your password manager, which will come in handy for the remaining steps.
4. Install Office 365.
I consider Microsoft Office to be an essential add-on to Windows 10. Even if you're blasé about the desktop apps, an Office 365 subscription is worth it for the upgraded OneDrive cloud storage alone. The least expensive subscription, Office 365 Personal, costs less than $70 a year. For a household, the $100-a-year Office 365 Home package allows you to share the desktop apps and provide 1 TB of OneDrive storage with up to five family members.
You don't need to hunt down installation media or product keys. Just sign in at Office.com and choose the Install Office option.
5. Set up your email accounts.
If you use a standalone email client, you need to add account information to it. After installing Office 365, you have access to Microsoft Outlook, and running Outlook for the first time prompts you to enter your email accounts.
I also recommend adding your email accounts to the built-in Mail & Calendar client in Windows 10, even if you plan to always use a browser for a web-based account such as Gmail. Add your Gmail account and set the option to sync just your calendar and contacts, as shown here.
Visio 2016 32 bit download. With those settings, you can see your calendar in agenda format any time by clicking the date in the taskbar. (For more on how this works, check out 'Windows 10 tip: See all your calendars at a glance in agenda view.')
6. Restore your data files.
This used to be the most painful part of setting up a new PC. Thanks to cloud-based file storage services, it's ridiculously easy today. If you use OneDrive, all you have to do is sign in to the OneDrive client to begin syncing Documents, Music, Pictures, and other folders.
The updated OneDrive client that works with Windows 10 version 1709 has a new feature called Files On-Demand, which allows you to keep all of your files in the cloud and still manage them using File Explorer.
To turn on this feature, right-click the OneDrive icon and click Settings, then go to the Settings tab and click to select the Files-On-Demand box. If that setting isn't available, you might need to download and install the latest OneDrive client.)
When that option is turned on, any folders you select will appear in the local OneDrive folder but will continue to be stored in the cloud. Right-click a file or folder from File Explorer if you want it to be available when you're offline.
If you prefer Dropbox, Box, or Google Drive, download the sync client for that service, sign in with your account, and begin syncing. If you have no plans to use OneDrive, you can remove it from File Explorer and shut down its prompts by following the instructions here: 'Windows 10 tip: Shut down OneDrive completely.'
7. Set up a default printer and configure other hardware.
Because I have a networked printer, I invariably forget this step until the first time I have to print something. For most directly connected printers, all you need to do is plug the printer into a USB port, open Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners, and confirm that the printer is listed. Click the printer name, click Manage, and then use the Print a test page option as a final test.
To connect to a printer attached to another Windows PC, open File Explorer, click Network, double-click the name of the computer the printer is attached to, and then double-click the printer name.
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If you have an all-in-one printer or scanner that requires special control software, this is a good time to download the latest version and confirm that all the hardware is working properly.
8. Reinstall your other apps.
The final step is to install any other apps that you use regularly, whether they're from the Windows Store or available as downloads. I have a handful of essential apps and utilities I use on every new PC; For the sake of convenience, I keep the installer files for those programs in OneDrive, along with a text file containing product keys and any other important details. (You can do the same with any cloud-based storage service.)
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Open that folder, download and run the installers, and you're done.
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You'll still have a few settings to tweak over the next few days and weeks, but the procedures I outline here should eliminate most of the headaches and have you productive on Day 1.
See also:
- Windows Update for Business: A hands-on look at how to take control [Tech Pro Research]
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For business computers, security restrictions might prevent the use of the optical drive for anything other than reading the disk. Contact your company's IT department or your local IT service for more information.
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08-01-201511:09 PM
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Hi,
After upgrading to windows 10, my cursor loading keeps flickering. Also sometimes when using apps like skype for video chat the screen keeps flickering. I have tried everything, no problems detected anywhere. No viruses in the scan were detected.
I would really appreciate it if someone helped me out here.
Thanks
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08-02-201512:36 PM
This happened to me today, and I finally managed to make it stop. For me it was the HP SimplePass; not sure if it's not compatible with 10 or if it was just malfunctioning. I couldn't end it from Task Manager because it would just restart itself. Eventually, I just went into the HP SimplePass program folder, hit ctrl+a, and delete. Some of the files couldn't be deleted since they were running, but as soon as I did this, my cursor stopped blinking..maybe not the most tech savvy way of dealing with it, but it worked.
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08-02-201506:37 PM
Message 4 of 87
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08-04-201507:53 PM
Fixed my blinking cursor, too! Wish I saw this before the 2 hours I spent with support. Thank you!
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08-06-201503:14 AM
Simply superb dude.. it's working for me also.
The momemt i delete the files of simple pass ... flickering... stops..
Once again thank you very much for your support :-).
Kishore Tholana.
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08-06-201508:33 AM
I cannot thank you enough for having sorted out a most vexatious problem for me. I tried and retried starting, looked at the mouse options, cursed my decision to upgrade to windows 10 and finally found the solution here. I think the internet is one of the greatest things that has helped mankind and actually it is amazing as to how helpful humans can be.
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08-06-201510:35 AM
Even I was facing this issue since I installed windows 10. Even spent 3-4 hours with Windows 10 support and no luck. Thanks after removing SimplePass at least it is working for now. But I am getting this issue sporadically so not sure if this will come back. But HP should give fix soon.
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08-06-201503:18 PM
how are you guys finding hp simplepass? if i am not finding it does that mean i do not have that in my system and it is a different issue cause it seems identical except i cant locate the file folder. Sry not tech savy please help
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08-06-201504:42 PM
And my thanks too - just went into the simple pass personal settings and unclicked most of the options (left on swipe fingerprint to log in to windows & keep the flashing light on).
Immediately sorted the problem!!
God knows how you figured that out - would never of occured to me in a million years..
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08-06-201504:48 PM
Fleshbar
Open Simple Pass (get cortana to do it)
log in to simple pass by swiping your fingerprint
click on personal settings (cog icon)
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