Wsappx in Task Manager uses 100% Disk

Wsappx in Task Manager uses 100% Disk. This use of 100% does not allow the running of other applications and other operations that require the hard disk. The locking moments appear a Windows 10 and delays in executing orders.

Wsappx is a process that is responsible for at least three services Windows (Windows Serviços), all having a common denominator: Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Store Serviços:

1. Loja do Windows Service (WSService) WSService Offers support for the Microsoft Store infrastructure. Start on-demand only. You can disable it only if you do not use Microsoft Store.
2. Client License Service (ClipSVC) ClipSVC Is responsible for checking purchases from the Microsoft Store.
3. AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) AppXSVC Is the service that uses most Hard disk resources. This service is responsible for checking the applications in the Microsoft Store.

Disable Windows Store

You can do this by two methods:

• Group Policy Editor;
• Registry Editor.

Using Group Policy Editor

1. Type gpedit.msc in Start Search and press Enter;
2. Vá para Computer Configuration e selecione Administrative Templates;
3. Then go to Windows Components e selecione Store;
4. Find the Turn Off Store application setting in the right pane;
5. Selecione Habilitar’ and Aplicar.

Using Registry Editor

OBSERVAÇÃO: Before you begin, create a backup of your data first.

1. Type regedit in Start Search and hit Enter.

2. Navegue até

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore

3. Here you need to create new DWORD value within the Loja do Windows key and name it RemoveWindowsStore and give it the value of ‘1’;

4. Restart your PC;

OBSERVAÇÃO: When you disable Loja do Windows, third-party Loja do Windows apps cannot be installed or updated. If anybody tries to open the Loja do Windows app now, the screen will display the message:

Loja do Windows isn’t available on this PC. Contact your system administrator for more information.

Apps like Mail, Movies & TV, Photos, Calculator, and OneNote need this app for automatic updates so if you need those frequent updates, disabling this feature is not recommended.