The Windows 10 routine is nearly stopping the system completely
The Windows 10 routine is nearly stopping the system completely
Whenever the Windows 10 update routine appears, everything on the PC becomes almost unresponsive. You lose internet access, can't perform any tasks, and this lasts for hours. The worst part is that you can't stop the routine, even if you try to delay it for a few days. Do you know any solution or fix for this issue? Are there any possible ways to completely eliminate it, except by taking legal action against Microsoft? This situation is extremely frustrating for me. If I ever get in touch with the person who created this feature, I will make sure to stop them completely.
Let it happen only when you choose.
If needed, you can stop for X days or weeks.
Choose when to do it on your own time.
Avoid any tricks to shut it off completely.
yeah, right, I already knew all of that mate, I mentioned there above, did you see it ? so.... thanks for nothing. I was wanting an answer TO what I asked not just someone who is beating the bushes.
Hello there,
Let’s keep the language gentle and the tone open. Please feel free to reply and let us know how it goes. Otherwise, no one will be willing to assist.
I understand your concern. This is something many of us face at some point. Since your problem seems ongoing, I recommend performing a clean installation of Windows using the latest Media Creation Tool:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software.../windows10
It’s likely that a recent Windows refresh could resolve the issue. If you haven’t updated recently, the system might be running outdated drivers or incomplete updates. Also, sharing your full PC specifications would help determine if the problem persists after the update and how long the slowdown lasts.
Getting a better PC is one option I considered. It allows me to play games while Windows downloads and updates, which takes less than half an hour on a standard machine. Nothing special about it. You can also postpone or schedule automatic updates, or just receive a warning that an update is available and then handle it at your convenience. You can even disable updates completely and manually download KB files from Microsoft to do it whenever you like.
I face the same issue with ten-year-old laptops that have dual-core CPUs at 1.6GHz. Updating Windows takes hours, but on my 7950X it finishes in under ten minutes. As CountMike suggests, a better device would help.
You might consider attempting the update manually without any other processes running.
It seems you should focus on the 10-minute section to complete it.
Definitely not spending hours.
If you own an older PC, consider installing Linux Mint. I did this for our family laptop that manages the TV (Elitebook 8570p upgraded to a 4-core CPU), and it works great. It's far superior to Windows, which often freezes randomly due to outdated drivers and weak support on W10.
I installed the "mate" version. Because it's Linux, the level of control is essentially unlimited.
On slower machines (dual core sub 2GHz CPU), I understand that Windows 10 updates can take up to 2 hours, so I keep them running quietly and check periodically. The only devices updating in under 10 minutes are my 3800X and 7950X. Most systems need 15 to 20 minutes. I’m thinking about using Linux for some old Windows 7 laptops to skip the long 2 to 3 hour update times. Some of these older setups really struggle with Windows 10, particularly those with 1.6GHz or worse, 1.3GHz dual core processors. Even Linux Mint might be too heavy for these specs, which are around 2GHz CPU and 2GB RAM. I’m open to other ideas.
TLDR
For older PCs, updates will be slow. Upgrade to a modern Intel or AMD system to cut wait times.
Have you explored adjusting the settings and establishing bandwidth restrictions?