Windows 10: Why does updating Windows 10 make it SO slow, and is there any fix for it?

Discus and support Why does updating Windows 10 make it SO slow, and is there any fix for it? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I reinstalled a fresh copy of Windows 10 in November to give my computer a fresh start, and it ran flawlessly fast for weeks. Then as soon as I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/EriAvery, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. Why does updating Windows 10 make it SO slow, and is there any fix for it?


    I reinstalled a fresh copy of Windows 10 in November to give my computer a fresh start, and it ran flawlessly fast for weeks.

    Then as soon as I decided to let it update and everything finished and restarted, it's been incredibly slow ever since.

    It's a 2017 laptop and runs most games well as long as they're not super-demanding, so it's not like its specs are the issue. It has tons of free space, no viruses, and I have certain resource-draining features that are known to slow down Windows disabled (which doing so has noticeably improved performance, but not nearly enough).

    Like I'm honestly thinking of switching back to Windows 7 or 8.

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    /u/EriAvery, Jan 20, 2020
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  2. rtwjunkie Win User

    FIXED!! Windows 7 sp1 never ends searching for updates

    Yeah, I've been noting it for months on the refusenik thread. They do NOT want anything older than 10 running.

    I still have an HTPC on W7, and every other month I have to fix the update agent in order to get all updates. SMH....

    You provided a good step by step fix. I've bookmarked it for future reference.
     
    rtwjunkie, Jan 20, 2020
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  3. Jborg Win User
    windows 10 slow boot

    I was having a slow boot issue on my Windows 7 install a little while back. It would take about 30 - 40 extra seconds to boot up for whatever reason.

    I would try following these steps, while this didn't solve my issue, it did increase Read/Write to where it should be.

    10 Tips for SSD Optimization in Windows 7 - Part 1

    Looks to be similar to this: SSD Optimization, Tips and Tricks for your Windows PC


    In the end, I had to reinstall my Windows 7 entirely to fix the booting issue. It was taking around 35 seconds to boot, and after the fresh install it takes about 7 seconds to boot.
     
    Jborg, Jan 20, 2020
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  4. AsRock Win User

    Why does updating Windows 10 make it SO slow, and is there any fix for it?

    Windows 10 Update

    Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

    KB3172985
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

    This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

    • 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
    • 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
    • 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
    • 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
    • 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
    • 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
    • 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
    • 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
    • 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016
     
    AsRock, Jan 20, 2020
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