[solved] SSD jumps to 100% disk usage freezing Windows 11 [Update]

Even though the previous solution (see below) was able to temporarily fix my problem from time to time, it kept coming back. Basically, it seems to have something to do with having two NVMe SSDs in the system (in my case, Win 11). After hours of searching, I finally found fellow sufferers in the depths of Reddit—and a solution. You need to do these two things. Hope it helps!

Disable fast boot in BIOS

Disable fast startup in Windows
– go to Control Panel -> Power Options
– look for: what the power buttons do -> change settings that are currently unavailable
– at Shutdown settings uncheck “Turn on fast startup”

Previous approach
I have had this problem twice now and have tried everything that is recommended in numerous threads, subreddits and support areas. I have changed registry entries, adjusted the power management, checked disk health again and again, deactivated the Windows search indexing and so on. None of this has really helped me. If you are also at this point, then maybe this will help you.

The problem in my case was apparently caused by a corrupted file system. Since my games are on the SSD, a faulty download may have been the cause.

Potential solutions:

Formatting the SSD

Run System File Checker (SFC)

Start Windows Terminal with right-click on it and choose Run as Administrator

run / enter sfc /scannow

Run CHKDSK

Start Windows Terminal with right-click on it and choose Run as Administrator

run / enter chkdsk C: /r (you can change the drive if needed)

Run DISM Command

Start Windows Terminal with right-click on it and choose Run as Administrator

run / enter DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

Please let me know if the problem was also the file system in the end and if my tips could help you.