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I have windows 11 pro.
When I turn on the system, it sounds like something is constantly accessing the hard drive and it keeps clicking.
The system freezes up for about 10 minutes before I can do anything, then it locks up again.
I am enclosing a screen shot of the task manager.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    dell
    CPU
    intel core i7-11700f
    Memory
    12 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3
    Hard Drives
    256
    Keyboard
    wireless
    Mouse
    wireless
    Internet Speed
    50 mb
I would click on StartUp Apps, in the Task Manager. post a pic of that please ..... I guess you did a SFC /Scannow ?? yes/no ? for starters,
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 25H2 (OS Build 26200.8655)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40G
    Motherboard
    64-bit operating system Dell 0XMF7W
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel R Iris R XE Graphics family
    Sound Card
    Cirrus Speakers High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe 670p SSDPEKNU512GZ NVMe I NTEL 512GB
    Case
    cheap
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless mouse
    Internet Speed
    16 Mps download
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Security: Microsoft Defender & Malwarebytes Premium (with browser guard)
    Other Info
    Dell model: Inspiron 15 3511
As stated, go one step further and do a Clean Boot.
If that works you can keep it this way, or your can add One or More Services and or Startup items at a time until the behavior returns.
Then you will know the culprit.

And also as stated, start a command prompt as Admin. Here, copy and paste or type
DISM /Online /CLEANUP-IMAGE /RestoreHealth and press Enter. When that completes, type
SFC /scannow. and press Enter. Until you see the message
Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations
This replaces any missing or corrupted system files.

Also check in the Device Manager to see if there are any devices that need drivers. (ie) have a yellow mark next to them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Insider 64 bit 25H2 26200.5742
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 9700K 3.60
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GEForce RTX 2060 Super
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two 27" Dell 4K monitors
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVME SSD, 500 GB; Two 2TB Mechanical HDD's
    PSU
    850w PSU
    Case
    Cyberpower PC
    Cooling
    Water cooled
    Keyboard
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming keyboard
    Mouse
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    1 GB mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
Look in Start Ups and toggle off all apps running in the background. They should run only when launched.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Education For 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ZBook G2
    CPU
    Intel® Core i7 5500u
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Family Graphics 5500 AMD Firepro 4150M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Audio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Mouse
    HP USB Mouse
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro For Workstations 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Zbook G4
    CPU
    Xeon 1535m v6
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Quadro Pro 4100
    Sound Card
    Bang and Olufson Audio
    Hard Drives
    1TB SSD
    Mouse
    HP USB Mouse
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
junieman said:
t sounds like something is constantly accessing the hard drive and it keeps clicking.
Click to expand...
Uh, with a system like yours, isn't your system drive an NVME? NVMEs make no sound. No solid state drive does.Do you have a spinner as a secondary drive?
If not, the sound is coming from another component.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
I tried the:
DISM /Online /CLEANUP-IMAGE /RestoreHealth and the SFC /scannow. but the system still fangs
My main system drive is a NVMe.
I also have a secondary drive that is not a NVME drive is only used for storage.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    dell
    CPU
    intel core i7-11700f
    Memory
    12 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3
    Hard Drives
    256
    Keyboard
    wireless
    Mouse
    wireless
    Internet Speed
    50 mb
Download DiskGenius and or Crystal Disk Info both in my signature.
View the SMART information on both dives. If either is any less than GOOD it needs to be replaced.
Also, did you try the Clean Boot as linked in Post #3?
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Insider 64 bit 25H2 26200.5742
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 9700K 3.60
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GEForce RTX 2060 Super
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two 27" Dell 4K monitors
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVME SSD, 500 GB; Two 2TB Mechanical HDD's
    PSU
    850w PSU
    Case
    Cyberpower PC
    Cooling
    Water cooled
    Keyboard
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming keyboard
    Mouse
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    1 GB mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
It sounds like your Windows 11 Pro system is experiencing significant hard drive activity and performance issues, likely caused by a process or hardware problem. The constant clicking noise often indicates high disk activity or potential failing drive issues.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Rick98 said:
It sounds like your Windows 11 Pro system is experiencing significant hard drive activity and performance issues, likely caused by a process or hardware problem. The constant clicking noise often indicates high disk activity or potential failing drive issues.
Click to expand...
I was just going to respond the same thing. HDD failure.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8940
    CPU
    Intel i7 10700
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    128gb crucial
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 2070 super
    Sound Card
    Dell
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 24 inch Dell ultrasharp displays one touch enabled for video and photo editing
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Main Drive- XPG 2tb, Project drive - Kingston 1tb, Scratch drive - Kingston 512gb, Storage drive - Seagate barracuda 8tb
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Dell
    Cooling
    Custom Noctua setup
    Keyboard
    Vital Pro keyboard
    Mouse
    Vital Pro mouse
    Internet Speed
    Bell fibe 1.0 gbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Various printers, card readers, scanners etc for creative work. I built a NAS out of my old acer AC100 4 bay hot swap server with Xeon processor.
  • Operating System
    WIndows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 5406 2 in 1
    CPU
    intel i7 1165G7
    Motherboard
    dell
    Memory
    64gb of Ballistix DD4 ram
    Graphics card(s)
    Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    dell
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 inch touchscreen, plus a second 14 inch touchscreen via HDMI while on location
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Main drive - 2tb XPG, Storage drive - 1tb Seagate portable drive
    PSU
    dell plus a compact charger for travel
    Case
    dell
    Cooling
    repasted stock coolers
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    defender
    Other Info
    Thinking about getting an eGpu for this system to take on the road with us.
Spunk said:
As stated, go one step further and do a Clean Boot.
If that works you can keep it this way, or your can add One or More Services and or Startup items at a time until the behavior returns.
Then you will know the culprit.

And also as stated, start a command prompt as Admin. Here, copy and paste or type
DISM /Online /CLEANUP-IMAGE /RestoreHealth and press Enter. When that completes, type
SFC /scannow. and press Enter. Until you see the message
Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations
This replaces any missing or corrupted system files.

Also check in the Device Manager to see if there are any devices that need drivers. (ie) have a yellow mark next to themWORKS GREAT SYSTEM DOES NOT FEEEZE
Click to expand...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    dell
    CPU
    intel core i7-11700f
    Memory
    12 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3
    Hard Drives
    256
    Keyboard
    wireless
    Mouse
    wireless
    Internet Speed
    50 mb
SPLUNK - WORKS GREAT i WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE SYSTEM DID NOT FREEZE AGAIN - THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
RICK98 - AFTER i POSTED THE PROBLEM MY HARD DRIVE KEPT GOINGINTO FIXING "D" DRIVE.
I GUESS THAT MY "D" DRIVE IS NO GOOD EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT USING IT AND IT HAS TO BE REPLACED.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WITH THE HELP
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    dell
    CPU
    intel core i7-11700f
    Memory
    12 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3
    Hard Drives
    256
    Keyboard
    wireless
    Mouse
    wireless
    Internet Speed
    50 mb
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