There are many possible reasons behind Windows running slow after an update. Perhaps there are a lot of background apps running. Or maybe some system files got corrupted or damaged during the update. Let us troubleshoot the issue.
Fixes For Windows Running Slow After Update
Turn off Background Apps
Background apps are a common reason behind Windows running slow. While some of these apps are vital to the security and overall performance of your Operating System, others aren’t really that vital. Third-party apps that run in the background in particular take a toll on the CPU, Memory or Disk Usage of a computer. Shutting down these apps could potentially speed up your Windows. To do this, follow these steps: In most cases, this simple fix will speed up your Windows again. But if this doesn’t help, try the next solution.
Perform a Clean Boot
The second thing you should try is performing a clean boot. A clean boot will start up your computer with the least possible amount of startup applications and drivers. If the reason behind your Windows slowing down is a recently updated driver or application, this will help you recognize it. Simply head on to System Configuration. Uncheck “Load startup items” and check “Hide all Microsoft services“. And restart your computer.
Repair Damaged or Corrupt Files
If your update was interrupted in some way, you might end up with damaged or corrupt system files. This could in turn lead your computer to behave erratically and even slow down. There are two tools you can use to resolve this issue. The first one is called the System File Checker (SFC) and the second one is called Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM). Try your luck with the SFC first. Follow these steps: If the SFC scan does not resolve the issue of your Windows running slow, move on to the DISM tool. Follow these steps:
Rollback the recent windows update
The second thing you could try is uninstalling the most recent updates. Follow these steps:
Do a Windows System Restore
If the solutions presented above did not work for you, as a last resort, you could try restoring your Windows system to a previous version that didn’t run slow. Follow these steps to perform a Windows System Restoration: This will restore your Windows to the selected previous point. And hopefully that will speed up your Windows again.
Why is Windows freezing randomly after update?
If Windows 10 keeps freezing randomly after a recent update, then the cause is most likely some damaged or corrupt system files. You can diagnose and fix this error using SFC or DISM. We’ve already covered this above.
Why is Google Chrome running slow after Windows 10 update?
There could be multiple reasons behind Google Chrome running slow after a Windows 10 update. The first thing you should do is turn off hardware acceleration. To do this:
Open Chrome, click on the three dots at the top right corner, and click on Settings. On the settings page, scroll down to find the System section. There toggle off the option that says “Use hardware acceleration when available“. Finally, close and relaunch Google chrome.
If this doesn’t do it another thing you could try is disabling the browser extensions. Once again, go to “Settings”. On the right hand side of the Settings page, find and click on “Extensions“. Disable all the extensions that you don’t need at the moment. Relaunch Google chrome.
