Disk Usage 100%, causing massive crash and won't boot again

Sorry for the late response so you'll probably never read this.

I have not solved the problem. I am running Linux and have been since January without a single issue. 

The problem has to be Windows-specific, but nothing I can figure out - I tried Win 7 (which I previously ran for 2 years), Win 8, two new hard drives, 32GB of replacement RAM, a new CPU, new disc drive. Only thing I did not change is the motherboard, so I'm just building a new PC next week.

My computer is very high spec (i7, 32GB RAM) but nothing more than an overpowered text editor in its current state. It has cost me a lot of money in both parts, useless support and loss of productivity.

Hi wonder what was the solution to your problem.

My computer also intermittently freezes, shows 100% on the c drive in task manager just before everything freezes.  mouse still moves though.  Happens whether running software or internet.  Running W8, pretty high spec computer.  Searched forums for solutions but really no real certain fix.  Any help welcomed.

Okay, I cannot boot at all, except for the first time after a format. I have formatted 6 or 7 times now, running both Windows 8 and Windows 7. Safe mode still works without a glitch for days at a time, but normal mode is lucky to last 30 minutes.

I have replaced both hard drives and my memory as well but the error keeps occurring.

Here is the link to the copy of my SRtTrail log after the last unsuccessful automatic repair:

http://pastebin.com/xahcdVHX

Hi. Thanks for your reply.

No I do not get any error messages and there have been no software changes on my PC for nearly a month.

The problem does not persist in safe mode, so I shall give clean boot a shot. THank you.

Hi Joshua,

Welcome to Microsoft community and thanks for posting the question.

As per the description, it seems you are facing issues with the intermediate system crashes.

To assist you better I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

1)     Have you made any recent hardware or software changes to your computer prior to the issue?

2)     Do you get any error message / code?

Follow the steps;

Disconnect all the external devices (printers, scanner, USB (universal serial bus) drives, etc...) except mouse and the keyboard and then boot up.

Method 1: Perform Clean Boot from Safe Mode.

Step 1: Safe Mode

Boot the computer in Safe mode and check if the issue persists. Follow these steps to start the computer in safe mode.

Click the link and follow the steps “Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode)”

**http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode**

Check if you face the same issue in safe mode. If the issue doesn’t persists in safe mode, the place the computer in clean boot and check.

Step 2: Perform Clean Boot.

To help troubleshoot error messages and other issues, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

**http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135**

Important : Reset the computer to start as usual.

Note: After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to boot to normal startup.

a)      Click Start button, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, you should type the password or click Continue.

b)     On the General tab, click the Normal Startup option, and then click OK.

c)      When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart.

Also I suggest you to send us the Even Log

Check the complete error message from Event Viewer.

Event Viewer is an advanced tool that displays detailed information about significant events on your computer. It can be helpful when troubleshooting problems and errors with Windows and other programs.

To open Event Viewer, follow these steps:

a)      Press the ‘Windows + R’ key on the keyboard.

b)      Select Event Viewer.

c)       New Event Viewer window will popup.

d)      On the Left hand side you can see Windows Logs.

e)      Click on the Windows Logs.

f)       Under Windows Log click on the Application.

g)      Now you will able to see the complete error message.

Copy the complete error message and paste it, so we check the complete error message.

Also I suggest you send us the minidump files from the crashes.

Can you zip up the minidump files in the C:\Windows\Minidump folder and make available (provide link) via Windows Live SkyDrive or similar site?

 The following link has information on using Windows Live SkyDrive:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02db-4665-993a-08d865088d65

This information should help. If you need further assistance regarding Windows, please post. We will be happy to help you.