High Disk Usage by System and Compressed Memory? Here's How to Fix It!

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Is your Windows PC running slow due to high disk usage by 'System and Compressed Memory'? In this video, we dive into the common causes behind this issue and provide effective solutions to optimize your computer's performance. Watch now to get your system back on track! System and Compressed Memory is a process in Windows 11 that manages RAM and handles memory compression. However, sometimes it can cause high disk usage, leading to performance slowdowns. Here are a few ways to address the problem: 1. Disable Superfetch (SysMain) Superfetch (now called SysMain) can cause excessive disk usage. Disabling it can help: Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter. Locate SysMain, right-click, and select Stop. 2. Adjust Virtual Memory Settings If your virtual memory is too high or low, it can affect disk usage: Go to Control Panel > System > Advanced system settings. Under the Performance tab, click Settings, then navigate to the Advanced tab, and click Change under Virtual Memory. 3. Check for Disk Errors Corrupted files can lead to high disk usage: Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

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