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    Hard Drive - Read/Write Speed Cap?

    This has to be a driver issue. I just don't know what to do in order to correct it. Again, I just ordered a brand new dell laptop with Windows 8 and it's having the exact same issue. Any idea on what drivers to install?
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    Hard Drive - Read/Write Speed Cap?

    I just re-edited my attachment so it's easier to follow. Please see the following updated links: 1) Dropbox PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5gfwob672t5beo9/Disk%20Manager%20Problem%20100%25%20%28PDF%29.pdf 2) Dropbox Video...
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    Hard Drive - Read/Write Speed Cap?

    I'm concerned with the opening of programs. As listed in the attachment these are the specs on this computer: Dell XPS 8500; i-7; 8 GB RAM; 1 TB HD (Seagate Barracuda - 7,200 RPM). Anyone have an idea if this might be a driver issue?
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    Hard Drive - Read/Write Speed Cap?

    Please see the original attachment. I have all specs, etc. listed in the first document.
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    Hard Drive - Read/Write Speed Cap?

    Yes, power options set to High Performance. This is an issue many have had with Windows 8 but no one seems to have a solution. Can anyone help point me in the right direction?
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    Hard Drive - Read/Write Speed Cap?

    Vprotect - I just got rid of the AVG Toolbar. It was installed automatically when I used CrystalDiskMark (or some other hard drive program). It does not make a difference. Antimalware - Is part of Windows Defender. I use Windows Defender. This is a desktop PC. Any idea if this is a...
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    Hard Drive - Read/Write Speed Cap?

    I've tried googling and fixing this issue for 12+ hours. Here's the deal: whenever I open new programs, my hard drive jumps up to 100% usage. The problem is my read/write speed looks like it's capped around 10 MB/s. The manufacture says I should get an average of 156 MB/s. I have a 6 month...
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