Troubleshooting Excessive Disk Space Consumption by Microsoft's Telemetry on Windows 11
Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry Eating Up Too Much Disk Space on Windows 10 – Solutions and Fixes Available Now
Does this look familiar?
If the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry process has recently started causing very high disk or high CPU usage on your Windows 10 system, it could be very frustrating. But there’s no need to panic – it’s usually easy to fix. You’ll learn 3 easy methods to troubleshoot the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high disk or high CPU problem.
Try these fixes
Method 1:[ Using Group Policy Editor ](https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/windows-10-microsoft-compatibility-telemetry-high-disk-usage-solved/#Way 1. Using Group Policy Editor) Method 2:[ Using Registry Editor](https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/windows-10-microsoft-compatibility-telemetry-high-disk-usage-solved/#Way 2. Using Registry Editor)
Method 3:Updating your device drivers
Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor
On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke a Run command.
Type gpedit.msc and clickOK .
Note: If you cannot find gpedit.msc on your Windows 10,here is the method to got it.
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3) Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates >Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds .
- Double-clickAllow Telemetry .
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- Select Disabled , then clickApply >OK .
- On your keyboard, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys (at the same time) to open your Task Manager, check to see if Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry takes up a normal disk usage.
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Method 2: Using Registry Editor
1)On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke a Run command.
- T yperegedit in the box and click OK .
- Title: Troubleshooting Excessive Disk Space Consumption by Microsoft's Telemetry on Windows 11
- Author: Ronald
- Created at : 2024-08-27 13:49:52
- Updated at : 2024-08-28 13:49:52
- Link: https://common-error.techidaily.com/troubleshooting-excessive-disk-space-consumption-by-microsofts-telemetry-on-windows-11/
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