Windows 10: Is Windows slowing down my computer because I didn't update?

Discus and support Is Windows slowing down my computer because I didn't update? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; This has happened to me a few times now, and I haven't found anyone talking about it. I've been postponing the latest update for Windows 10, because... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/CombinationFuture937, Dec 1, 2020.

  1. /U/COMBINATIONFUTURE937
    /u/CombinationFuture937 Win User

    Is Windows slowing down my computer because I didn't update?


    This has happened to me a few times now, and I haven't found anyone talking about it.

    I've been postponing the latest update for Windows 10, because my computer would have to reboot and I'd rather keep the programs opened I've been working with. But slowly but surely, the entire system started to slow down, and now it's significantly slower.

    Could it be that Windows is doing this on purpose to nudge me into updating it?

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    /u/CombinationFuture937, Dec 1, 2020
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  2. MAYRA AQU
    Mayra Aqu Win User

    Updates slowing computer performance

    Hi,

    Listed below are possible causes why Windows is running slow:

    • Too many application installed.
    • Virus and malware.
    • Corrupted system files.
    • Outdated drivers.

    For us to assist you with the concern, we suggest following the steps on this
    article    .

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Dec 1, 2020
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  3. MEGABLADME
    Megabladme Win User
    Notification didn´t appear

    Windows 10 has ben released for 1 day and a half,and I didn´t get the notification for installing.I reserved it.Can anyone help me?

    PS I am running Windows 7 and it´s up to date.
     
    Megabladme, Dec 1, 2020
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  4. SURTSEY ANA
    Surtsey Ana Win User

    Is Windows slowing down my computer because I didn't update?

    Do windows updates slow down the computer?

    Very late to this one . . . but of course Windows Update slows your computer. It's not rocket science. Updates are patches . . . added code. The more code your computer is required to read and process, the longer it's going to take to do it. The more bloated the code, the more RAM it requires.

    Or let me put it another way: most people update or replace their computers because they are 'getting slow'. Computers don't get tired with age - what could possibly be slowing them down?

    Windows Update and driver updates are the worst culprits. And the general advice to always update software and drivers is misguided.

    There are a million different configurations of PCs in the world. Microsoft and other manufacturers cannot test the software on every spec. Over time problems are discovered running software on specific hardware. e.g. Windows 10 running Firefox from an SSD, using intel HD graphics on an AMD dual core processor will hang if Adobe is installed.

    Microsoft or Intel with issue a patch to fix this. This patch will installed on every machine regardless of its configuration. So, even if you don't use Firefox, have an SSD or a dual-core processor your machine will run whatever patch code to accomodate the non-compliant configuration - thus slowing the system down.
     
    Surtsey Ana, Dec 1, 2020
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