Now, since we know what they do, and the choice is ours whether to keep it or lose it, the questions emerge: why is IAStorDataSvc consuming more CPU than it should? This is because the technology is designed to save too. It caches your frequently used programs, and there’s a lot to it: it may be building its cache index, clearing the cache, or upgrading the cache to save any new information. Some users have also reported that the Intel Rapid Storage app might cause a blue screen in some cases. If you decide to keep it, let this process run for a couple of hours. If it still doesn’t fix the problem, then uninstall it and reinstall it. If you decide to uninstall it or stop the process, then that process is easy to do.
I decided to keep it, so how do I fix the High CPU Usage?
Method 1: Uninstall Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type appwiz.cpl and Click OK.
In the list of installed programs, locate Intel Rapid Storage Technology, double click on it and choose Uninstall.
After it has been uninstalled, reboot your computer and return to this page (bookmark it). Next, click ‘Here’ to proceed to the download page for Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Choose your operating system to list the appropriate downloads for your version of Windows, then download, run, and install. This should resolve the issue.
You can also hop over to the manufacturer’s site for your system to get the drivers if you cannot figure out which one to use. The manufacturer’s download section for your product should list them specifically, since they know how the system is configured.
Method 2: Stopping the Intel Rapid Technology Service.
Each process running on your computer, as well as almost every system application installed on it, has its own service operating in the background that facilitates its operation on the system. Therefore, in most cases, disabling the service associated with a program can prevent it from running on the computer. In this step, we will stop this service and then check if doing so resolves the issue. To do this:
Method 3: Perform a System Scan
In certain situations, it is possible that your system has been infected by malware or a virus attack. Some viruses, disguise themselves under the names of system applications so that they are not easily detected by manual checking and so that they can run in the background without interruption from the user. Therefore, in this step, we will be performing a system check using the Default Windows Defender and check if anything is wrong.
Method 4: Run an Antivirus Scan
It is possible that the default Windows Defender might not have acquired all the latest virus definitions and updates that are needed to properly isolate viruses and malware on your computer. Therefore, in this step, we will be using the Microsoft Security Scanner to check for any viruses on our computer. For that:
Method 5: Changing BIOS Settings.
In certain situations, the issue might be resolved by reconfiguring some settings in the computer’s BIOS. The BIOS controls the mode in which your storage devices function, and if a specific mode that is not properly compatible with the hardware installed on your computer has been selected, you might observe high CPU usage while trying to use it. To fix this issue, follow these steps.
Method 6: Ending Tasks from the Task Manager.
A rather straightforward, albeit temporary, solution to this issue is simply to end the problematic process via the Task Manager, should it begin to consume an excessive amount of resources on your computer. However, it’s essential to remember that this does not permanently prevent the process from restarting, and the remedy may indeed be temporary. Therefore,
Method 7: Installing an Older Driver.
Most people who encountered this issue on their computers noticed that it only started appearing after they installed an update. Therefore, in this step, we will uninstall the current driver and reinstall an older version of it from the Intel website. To do this:
Method 8: Check for any Windows updates.
A Windows Update might just be the solution for you as most updates bring major bug fixes and patches that ultimately should improve the performance on your computer. Therefore, checking for a Windows Update seems like a decent thing to do if you are running into this issue because Microsoft and Intel are aware of this particular problem and might be working to fix it in a recent update. In order to check for updates:
I have decided to uninstall it. How do I do that?
Press and hold the Windows Key, then press R. Type ‘appwiz.cpl’ and click OK. In the list of installed programs, find ‘Intel Rapid Storage Technology’, double-click on it, and select ‘Uninstall’. This action should uninstall it and stop the process from running. You also have the option to simply disable the service. However, it would be best to uninstall it completely, as it can be reinstalled whenever you want. Note: After uninstalling, also make sure to clear out the junk files to get rid of any residue from the application,
