I've been using Windows XP, update 2, for a number of years -- I like it and have resisted going to later systems. But during the past month or two, I've seen the indicator light of my hard disk shining constantly when I'm not using the computer. It goes out immediately when I move the mouse.
I don't know what's causing this. My hard disk is an older one with moving parts, and I'm afraid of wearing it out. I suspect there's a process present which operates in the background, but don't know how to identify it -- the Task Manager can't find it, because the system is active when it runs and the strange disk activity has ceased. I can list all the processes that are active (there are 60+ of them -- is this too many?), but don't have enough information to zero in on a possible culprit.
Can anybody suggest a solution? I feel like I'm observing the progressive death of my hard drive. Thanks, Bob
I don't know what's causing this. My hard disk is an older one with moving parts, and I'm afraid of wearing it out. I suspect there's a process present which operates in the background, but don't know how to identify it -- the Task Manager can't find it, because the system is active when it runs and the strange disk activity has ceased. I can list all the processes that are active (there are 60+ of them -- is this too many?), but don't have enough information to zero in on a possible culprit.
Can anybody suggest a solution? I feel like I'm observing the progressive death of my hard drive. Thanks, Bob