disk usage spikes to 100% when trying to download(PLEASE HELP ME)

[Україна або Смерт]

so basically, when I try to download something my disk usage spikes to 100% but it won't download anything. I already unchecked the cache thing in device manager. This only seems to be the problem with steam, because other then this problem the hard drive is perfectly fine and can downlown everything e.g. from chrome. Here is an image of what is happening every time i try to download anything on this hdd https://imgur.com/a/yPcrgHv It . It is not only a steam problem i think it is generally when i try to download anything big on this hard drive.

[prejudice]

Hey Man,
In situations like this it is often hard to get to the exact route cause.

It could be hardware, it could be software, it could be your registry etc etc.

Process of elimination is often the best course of action.

If you have not done it already I suggest clearing your steam download cache
Click "Steam" In top left > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache

After that, if the issue is not resolved, possibly try reinstalling steam. If problem persists then at least "steam" is not the issue.

Other things you can try is scanning for errors with windows. Open command prompt with administrator, then type in "sfc /scannow" and hit enter. Let it run, this will scan your OS and find and repair any files.

If the problem persists then another thing you can try is swapping SATA connectors for the HDD possibly even changing the cable all together, I have had it once where a damaged pin was causing transfer rate issues.


Outside of the above I cannot think of anything else off the top of my head, Would need more info to assist further.

[Iceira]

Might be Anti virus app that do it, steam use write on the fly , also mean antivirus app have to scan on the fly. ( some use live scans every file other use executable only. )