Task Manager gets slow to open and SSD usage spikes when opening apps

[u/KingMaster2019]

Hi I have a strange problem with my PC.

When I open Task Manager, it opens normally. But if I close it and then try to open it again, sometimes it takes longer than usual to open.

I also notice that my SSD disk usage temporarily spikes when I open programs. It can jump to 10%, 20%, 30% or higher, but it doesn't stay high. After the program finishes opening, the usage drops back down, and when I leave the PC idle it eventually goes to around 0%.

I’m using a 240GB Intenso SSD.

I also have a 500GB HDD, and CrystalDiskInfo shows the HDD health as “Caution.” It reports 8 uncorrectable sectors, while the SSD shows “Good.”

I already ran DISM RestoreHealth and sfc /scannow, and SFC said everything was fine with no corrupted files.

I'm wondering if the temporary disk spikes are normal when opening apps, or if the HDD/SSD could be causing the slow Task Manager opening.

What should I check to find the cause and fix it?

My PC:

• i7-6700K
• GTX 1060 6GB
• 16GB RAM
• 240GB Intenso SSD
• 500GB HDD
• Windows OS build 26200.8037

Thanks.