Constant Disk Activity

[davfogwi]

Hi

I have a VGN-NS20Z running Vista and the disk activity light is constantly flashing on and off about 2 or 3 times per second even when no applications are running.

I have checked previous posts and can find a reference to switching File Indexing off, but it is already off.

I'm not happy with this as it is causing wear & tear on the HDD.

Does anyone have an idea how I can rectify this, please?

MTIA

Dave

[Blencogo]

Hi Dave,

Unfortunately, it could be several things. 

Have you checked your Anti Virus?  Some of these programs are set to scan your hard drive when the system is idle.  See if there is a setting for active scsanning that you can turn off. Try disabling your AV program and see if the same activity happens.

There are some more good ideas to try here: -

http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/66514/

[davfogwi]

Sounds like a good idea, I'll try your suggestion when I get home from work tonight.