The latest Windows update is causing my computer to perform much slower.
The latest Windows update is causing my computer to perform much slower.
My system performs much slower now compared to before the Windows update. It affects everything—games, applications, and browsers. The only change was updating Windows itself. Previously, I kept Windows updated, which would trigger new updates automatically. Now, no updates appear to be downloading. In the past, I relied on regular updates; they helped maintain stability. Currently, my components show no bottlenecks in Task Manager. A game once ran smoothly at 120 FPS, but now it struggles to hit even 30 FPS, with the GPU using only 30% of its capacity. I own a 7900 XTX and have the newest AMD drivers installed. I've tried several fixes: reinstalling GPU drivers, uninstalling the update (which didn’t work), upgrading to Windows 11, and reaching out to Microsoft support. They recommended using the Command Prompt in admin, running sfc /scannow, performing a system restore, or using an in-place upgrade. Interestingly, the process was completed quickly—almost overnight. I updated Windows before bed, and the next day it felt like using a budget laptop. No additional downloads or changes were made.
It didn’t provide a clear error code. Instead, it mentioned an issue with removing the update, possibly related to security. I had to reset the system, which resolved the problem.