Windows 10: KB: 4559309 Slowing down gaming performance in Alienware

So I recently updated to KB: 4559309. Ever since this update, my system has started using very high CPU, especially while gaming. Main menu pages run at 1FPS. Have an alienware 15 r4 with gtx 1060. Cannot seem to find a solution for this problem. Any help in this regard would be much appreciated.

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System slow down

Hello,

Slow PC performance can be caused by several factors. Since you are aware of the issue's source, we suggest that you run the
Maintenance task. This will help you in checking and resolving any issues that is causing your device to slow down. Here are the steps:

• Press Windows + X.
• Select Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Click on Run maintenance task under System and Security.

If the issue is still not resolved, feel free to let us know and we'll assist you further.

 

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• Outdated drivers.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.

 

Slow Windows performance

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.

• What is the make and model of the computer?
• Did you install any third party security application?
• Did you perform any troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue?
• Did you install any third party security application?
• Did you make any changes to the settings?

I suggest you to run Maintenance task and check if it helps to resolve the system slowness.

The Run maintenance task checks issues that might slow down your computer's performance or using high memory space, such as how many users are currently logged on to the computer and whether multiple programs
are running at the same time.

Please follow the steps below:

1) Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel

2) Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the Control Panel.

3) Click on View all on the left navigation pane.

4) Click on System maintenance.

5) Click on Advanced on the System maintenance dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials
if required).

6) Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the System maintenance troubleshooter.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.