Understanding the Issue

Samsung SSDs are known for their speed and reliability, but sometimes they can exhibit unusual behavior, such as excessive disk activity. This can lead to system slowdowns and unresponsiveness.

How NVIDIA Drivers Affect SSD Performance

Some users have found that outdated or improperly installed NVIDIA drivers can contribute to high SSD activity. The GeForce Experience software may also run background processes affecting disk usage.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

Update NVIDIA Drivers

Keeping your graphics drivers updated ensures compatibility and prevents conflicts. Follow these steps:

• Visit the NVIDIA Driver Download page.
• Enter your GPU details and download the latest driver.
• Install the driver and restart your system.

Uninstall NVIDIA Experience

If updating does not resolve the issue, try uninstalling NVIDIA Experience.

1. Open Control Panel > Programs and Features.
2. Locate NVIDIA GeForce Experience and click Uninstall.
3. Restart your computer and check SSD activity.

Check for Other Conflicts

If the issue persists, consider the following:

• Disable unnecessary startup programs.
• Update motherboard and chipset drivers.
• Check for Windows updates addressing SSD performance.

Conclusion

Updating or uninstalling NVIDIA drivers can help resolve excessive SSD activity. Try the steps above and optimize your system performance.