The Waasmedic process takes up a lot of memory and disk usage. Is it a virus?How do you fix this problem? I will share with you the best solutions to fix WaasMedic.
WaasMedic Agent Exe is displayed on the task manager page. Windows Update Medic ensures that the Windows update process is smooth. It alsopatches and updates packages. It is a great application that allows the proper function of your PC. However, just like other tools, it may end up using too much hard disk space. I will share with you how to solve the issue.
Fix waasMedic high disk usage
When waasMedic uses too much hard disk, this can slow down your computer easily. I will share with you the best solutions you can use to fix the issue. While fixing the issue, ensure there is no program running in the background.
1. Disable or uninstall the antivirus software
For this method, you need to turn off or uninstall the anti-virus software on your computer.These are the steps you can follow:
Step 1: Click the start button, search for the “Control Panel”.
Step 2: Choose Programs and Features. You will be redirected to another page. In the program list, choose the Antivirus program that you want to uninstall.
Step 3: Once done, restart your computer to make the changes active.
2. Clear disks
When you run out of hard disk space, WaasMedic disk usage may be high.In addition to deleting unnecessary files, you have to reorganize the disk. This is how you can defragment a disk.
Step 1: Click on the Start Button, in the search box, input Disk Defragment; click on “Defragmentand optimize your drives”.
Step 2: Select the specific disk that you want to defragment.To know whether the disk needs to be defragmented or not, click on Analyze disk. You might be prompted for the administrator password, type it in the field. Rarely will you be asked for any other users' passwords.
Step 3: Once that’s done, check the percentage of fragmentation of the disk on the current status column. If the number is above 10% consider defragmenting the disk. Click on the defragment disk option.
The process might take a few minutes to hours to finish. You may then restart your computer.
3. Disable Windows updates
Windows 10 updates are troublesome, and you can disable them for up to 35 days. These are the steps to follow to Disable Windows updates.
Step 1: Click on the start button. Search for the control panel in the search box.
Step 2: On the control panel menu, click on “System and security”.
Step 3: On the window that appears, select Windows Update.
Step 4: Click on change settings so that you can modify what is allowed and what is not.
Step 5: Choose an option to ensure the Windows update are not done automatically.
Step 6: Click on OK to apply the changes.
4. Disable waasMesic
The other alternative is to use third-party software like Windows Update blocker.This freeware helps to completely disable or enable automatic updates on your Windows System. These are the steps you can follow:
Step 1: Simply go to the official Windows Update blocker website. Download the software.
Step 2: To access the files, you will need to unzip the downloaded folder. Install the update blocker software.
Step 3: Once installed, a dialog box will appear. If you want to disable all automatic Windows updates, click on Disable Updates.
Step 4: Click on Apply Now so that the settings may be saved.
Step 5: Right Click on Menu, on the dropdown choose: “Windows Services”. On the next window, search for Windows Update Medic Service Entry; double click it to access the service options.
Step 6: On the next Window, click on the Service name to copy; WaasMedicSvc. Close the Service Screen.
Step 7: Go back to the software download folder. Open the Wub.ini file using Notepad ++, Notepad, or another text editor.
Step 8: Scroll down on the page, till you find WaaSMedicSvc and insert 3,4. This will help to disable it manually.
Step 9: Go back to the main window and click Apply Now.
5. Disconnect the flash storage device
Do you have A USB flash drive, external hard drive, or cell phone connected to your computer? Try to remove it from the computer and see whether it will have an impact. At times when we connect our PC with external devices, it becomes hard for some programs to run.
6. Edit the registry
The other option is to edit the registry in the Windows Command prompt.
Step 1: Open Run by clicking on Windows + R.
Step 2: On the dialog box, write, Regedit command. Press Enter or OK.
Step 3: Go to:
Step 4: In the right panel, double click on the Start registry, the DWORD file will open to allow you to modify the value.
Step 5: Change it to 4 to disable the WaaSMedicSvc. Then click OK.
Step 6: Restart your computer
7. Enable the DEP of waasMedic
The other alternative is to enable the DEP of waasMedic.
Step 1: Click on the start button. In the search box, input Control Panel.
Step 2: On the next Windows page, click System and Security. Then click on System > Advanced System settings.
Step 3: On the next tab, click on Performance > Settings.
Step 4: Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab and select Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services.
8. Disable waasMedicusing the Task Scheduler
The task scheduler normally starts the WaasMedic agent service when you reboot the computer. To disable WaasMedic, follow these steps:
Step 1: Click the Windows Key + S simultaneously.
Step 2: Type “Schedule Tasks” in the search box.
Step 3: Select schedule tasks. A windows dialog box will appear. Search for this destination:
Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows >WaasMedic
Step 4: On the right-hand side, check for any scheduled tasks that are to be executed.
Step 5: If there are any, right-click on each and click “Disable”. Close the task scheduler and restart your computer.
There are a lot of processes on Windows that you don't know how they work, so you can read about them in our series. Whether you are using 32-bit Windows or 64-bit Windows, you can always find a solution to a problem you are encountering on your PC. Also, beware of any application or software that you download from the internet to prevent infecting your computer.Cyber-attacks can cause your computer to stop functioning normally.
