Windows 2004/20H2 release caused games to freeze.
Windows 2004/20H2 release caused games to freeze.
I experienced an issue in August with a forum post while playing GTA V. The game would freeze unexpectedly for half a second. After updating to Windows 2004 Update, the problem persisted and I reverted to the 1909 update to fix it. Recently, after installing the 20H2 Fall update, the same freezing occurred again. Initially, I thought it was a bug in the game, especially since GTA V is known for instability. However, when I played the original version, I quickly realized the freezes were caused by the update. On the old thread, we never found a reliable solution and mostly just mentioned going back to the update. Now, this situation can't continue, so I'm sharing my previous post so anyone interested can follow our attempts.
Use the built-in system tool to verify your setup. Quickly execute the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth sfc /scannow. If needed, reinstall the GPU driver as a standard step after major Windows updates. This approach has helped resolve issues before, and it’s worth performing routinely to prevent problems.
I updated the latest GPU driver and ran a system check. Windows reports everything is fine, and the freezing issues remain consistent.
I tried using the ancient Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool, didn’t expect much but everything looked good. It seems there might be some compatibility problems with my older hardware and the latest Windows version. I’m hoping it’s not an issue because I don’t want to replace my current PC.
You recently performed a 2004 over 1903 update and had to reconfigure most of your Windows settings. You adjusted and fine-tuned them, but nearly all returned to their original defaults. It might be worth checking if you changed anything, then try the process again.
Same problems with 1903 and 2004, now back to 1809. Changed update orchestrator, turned off update service, removed waasmedic. Everything works fine now. If I encounter a "security issue" tied to the OS maker, it's not my responsibility—they should deliver consistent updates or at least security patches. That kind of approach is just irresponsible.
I’m going to try this today. I’ll install Windows on my old SSD and see if a clean setup resolves the same issues. I don’t want to wait for updates—there should be a solution, and if it requires rebuilding the system, I’m ready for that. (It’s just a matter of time since it’s been over a year since my last fresh install.)
New Windows setup on Win 10 2004 didn't make any changes. Only Chrome, GeForce Experience, and Logitech G Hub were installed for Ubisoft Connect with Watch Dogs Legends. I'm looking for solutions but plan to revert to the 1909 version on my main SSD while keeping the 2004 build for my old SSD since I don't use it anymore. Perhaps a fix can be found.
I experienced the same problems as you—freezes and high CPU usage during the same situation. It was using the same motherboard, an Asus Z97-K. The fix came from turning off my audio device in Device Manager and switching to the NVIDIA software controller via HDMI.
Have you tried resolving this problem? It’s frustrating and I’m worried about reinstalling Windows 20H2 without success. I’ve turned off all features on the system.