Windows update causing reduced frame rate in TF2.

monpon34
Junior Member

07-18-2022, 07:54 AM

Hello, Just before playing tonight, I restarted my system. Windows applied some updates, and I’ll attach screenshots of the installed ones. Afterward, my performance in TF2 was good but has since dropped significantly. I reduced several graphics settings, yet the frame rate remains worse than before. The Task Manager shows everything normal, and even after another restart, the issue persists. Thanks for your help—I need to get back to TF2 soon!

monpon34

07-18-2022, 07:54 AM #1

Meetrix
Member

07-19-2022, 04:11 AM

Additionally, your laptop has been acting a bit sluggish recently, with applications taking longer to launch and the desktop background turning black briefly during gameplay of TF2.

Meetrix

07-19-2022, 04:11 AM #2

Additionally, your laptop has been acting a bit sluggish recently, with applications taking longer to launch and the desktop background turning black briefly during gameplay of TF2.

TehStratosHD
Senior Member

492

07-19-2022, 06:26 AM

It seems your device might not have received enough power earlier today. Usually, a fully charged laptop performs better during gaming compared to when it's just plugged in. The performance drop you noticed after unplugging could be related to insufficient power supply.

TehStratosHD

07-19-2022, 06:26 AM #3

DerpoTaco
Member

07-20-2022, 06:20 AM

Maybe reinstalling the drivers would help. As long as it's connected, it shouldn't matter, but you might want to wait until it's fully charged next time.

DerpoTaco

07-20-2022, 06:20 AM #4

Maybe reinstalling the drivers would help. As long as it's connected, it shouldn't matter, but you might want to wait until it's fully charged next time.

MELISAADM
Member

105

07-20-2022, 06:48 AM

YouTube is also performing poorly.

MELISAADM

07-20-2022, 06:48 AM #5

YouTube is also performing poorly.

magic_ninja_
Junior Member

07-20-2022, 08:55 AM

No new drivers required.

magic_ninja_

07-20-2022, 08:55 AM #6

No new drivers required.

CENA2012
Member

07-20-2022, 03:18 PM

Return to Windows 7 or 8.1 if possible. Windows 10 is ideal for Microsoft's spyware tools.

CENA2012

07-20-2022, 03:18 PM #7

Return to Windows 7 or 8.1 if possible. Windows 10 is ideal for Microsoft's spyware tools.

Boba999
Member

130

07-21-2022, 10:22 PM

Consider your current situation before deciding. Since you used Windows 10 for more than a year without issues, it’s worth evaluating if maintaining performance is still important to you.

Boba999

07-21-2022, 10:22 PM #8

Consider your current situation before deciding. Since you used Windows 10 for more than a year without issues, it’s worth evaluating if maintaining performance is still important to you.

AwesomeBamboo
Member

07-23-2022, 12:51 AM

You're unsure if the problem persists, but it might be linked to enabling Game Mode in Windows 10. Game Mode can interfere with older games, especially after specific updates that make it the default setting.

AwesomeBamboo

07-23-2022, 12:51 AM #9

luigi0987
Member

113

07-24-2022, 06:27 PM

#10

Definitely improved it a lot.

luigi0987

07-24-2022, 06:27 PM #10

Definitely improved it a lot.