Windows Automatic Maintenance doesn't stop

Question

Hi I have Windows 8.1 64 bits and i recently change to an SSD. Since yesterday windows automatic maintenance icon is showing and saying that is running maintenance. That was like 18 hours ago. I'd try to disable it in the task scheduler but it is still showing off. Thats it , thanks

Answer 1

In that case, you can disable the Windows Automatic Maintenance and re-enable it at the time of your convenience.

To disable Windows Automatic Maintenance, follow the steps below:

1. Log on to your Windows 8.1 device using your administrator account.
2. Press Windows + W keys and type Task Schedule.
3. Open Task Scheduler.
4. Locate and select Task Scheduler Library.
5. Under Task Scheduler Library, select Microsoft, Windows, and then Task Scheduler.
6. Right click Idle Maintenance and select Disable.
7. Right click Regular Maintenance and select Disable.
8. Close the Task Scheduler windows, and restart the device to allow changes to take effect.

Let us know how it goes.

Answer 2

Hi,

Thank you for posting your issue to us.

It is possible that the task is not actually running but you still see the display as there is no method determined for considering the task as complete.

Please refer to the suggestions from Leeland Clay replied on August 15, 2013 in the following thread and try to resolve your issue.

Cannot stop "maintenance in progress" win 8 64 bit

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-performance/cannot-stop-maintenance-in-progress-win-8-64-bit/c8c85731-4fa1-4067-8433-89601ce7322e

Additional Information:

Automatic Maintenance

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/hh848037(v=vs.85).aspx

Hope this information was helpful. Please reply with the results and if you need further assistance or have any query regarding windows, we are here to help you.

Answer 3

Hello Hamilton

Maintenance constantly runs (or at least runs whenever I am using the laptop.)

I leave running over night but it doesn’t go off.

I go in and turn off but it comes on again.

I change settings to come on at midnight so it should finish by the time I get to work but it resets and runs again.

I’ve gone through the suggests and links from your page with no joy.

I understand the reason for it being there. I understand why and what it is doing but it should not always be on.

Rgds

Answer 4

Hi Greg,

To further support you, we would like to know more about the issue you are experiencing.

Are you trying to stop Windows Automatic System Maintenance or are you trying to disable it?

The resolution above will help you to stop Windows Automatic System Maintenance.

We'll be waiting for your response.

Regards,

Hamilton Bia

Answer 5

No this doesn't help and has been ongoing since 2014 now why is there no fix/update yet from MS!! Grow a couple and fix it.