✴️ If your Windows machine is slowing to a crawl and the disk light is constantly lit, there are a few things you'll want to check.

✴️ Slowing to a crawl with a busy disk
After using Process Monitor to confirm which program is responsible for the slowdown, ensure your external disk is as fast as possible or consider moving to an internal drive. You can also review settings available within the program you’re using to avoid overloading the disk.

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