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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 10:00 pm
by TechGuru84
Agreed. Oh, and have you checked if Windows Search or a third-party antivirus is indexing the drive in the background? Let me know if that works.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:43 pm
by nnJLRNn
Agreed. Yeah, that's a good call. Also, try disabling the Windows Superfetch service—it can sometimes cause this.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:21 pm
by 916pbcv
Can confirm. Yeah, and if that doesn't help, check for driver updates from WD's website—sometimes a fresh driver can calm things down.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:08 pm
by Etpmm
You could also run a quick scan with Windows Defender, since background antivirus checks can sometimes cause that.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:58 am
by bvlh899887
Can confirm. Another option is to check for firmware updates for your SSD through WD's dashboard tool, as outdated firmware can sometimes cause odd activity.