Windows loading slowly - C:\@Msft(NTFS Master File Table)

Question

Hello,

My computer is showing 100% disk usage.

C:@Msft(NTFS Master File Table) is shown in task manager - resource managers.  It is at 100%

It then subsides after about 5 minutes.

Any ideas what is going on?

Windows 10

Version 10.0.19042 Build 19042

Thanks,

V

Answer 1

HI Paloma,

This is my system version:

Version 10.0.19042 Build 19042

All computer specific drivers, updates - done.

sfc /scannow came back with:

Beginning verification phase of system scan.

Verification 100% complete.

Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

DISM helath check:

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.19041.844

Image Version: 10.0.19042.867

No component store corruption detected.

The operation completed successfully.

So it sounds like my image is ok.

Are we now saying it is other software running on my computer

Thanks,

Answer 2

Hello, how are you?

Welcome to the Microsoft Community!

My name is Paloma B., I'm an independent advisor, I'm here to help you in the best possible way.

Analyzing the information presented, I recommend that you follow the guidelines below, please, to try to solve this problem.

First, I recommend downloading and running the tool on the link below, please, for a system check and update:

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445

Verify that the problem is resolved.

If it persists, based on your equipment model, go to the manufacturer's website and download compatible and updated drivers, and reinstall them. Follow the guidelines on the link below, please.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402844...

Verify that the problem is resolved.

If the problem persists, please follow the next guidelines.

Important: at the end of each method, check if the problem has been solved. If it persists, proceed to the next one.

SFC, DISM and CHKDSK.

Use a Windows disk, file and image correction tool

1. On the desktop, press the Windows + X keys, and select Windows Powershell (Admin);
2. Copy and paste the following commands, one line at a time, followed by Enter:

sfc /scannow

dism /online /cleanup-image /CheckHealth

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

chkdsk /f /r /b

To schedule a disk check, confirm with the S key and press Enter, and restart the equipment.

*** IMPORTANT ***

This is a process that can take some time to complete.

Verify that the problem is resolved.

If the problem persists, please follow the next guidelines.

Important: at the end of each method, check if the problem has been solved. If it persists, proceed to the next one.

Clean Boot

For clean boot follow the steps below:

1. On the Desktop, simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open Run;
2. In Run, type MSCONFIG and click OK to open the System Configuration;
3. On the Services tab, check the option Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable All;
4. Click Apply and OK;
5. Restart the computer.

NOTE: This procedure disables all third-party services and programs. You can later, if the problem is solved in this way, selectively enable the programs and services that will start with Windows, instead of keeping all disabled. If the problem returns after activating the startup of a specific service or program, the problem is exactly in the startup of this software and it is recommended to remove it.

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