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So apparently Windows decided to automatically update itself while I was away from the PC. When I’m trying to log in, it takes ridiculously long (around 30-40 minutes). So I tried restarting, but startup is SUPER slow to the point that I’m stuck waiting for a black screen of death. Why is my PC slow after this recent update?
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Thank you for the suggestion, and I did sfc my system all to no avail. I even uninstalled the update, again to no avail. What ever it did to my system, was done and I was only able to get my system back up to speed after wiping the SSD HD and installing Windows 10 & all Updates, did my recover.
I searched for days, if not a week, again to no avail. Not until I wiped it.
Thank you for the suggestion
Hello
I received your suggestion and wanted to say thank you. I had tried this in the past all to no avail for me. I at one time had also uninstalled the update and it didn't fix a thing for me. Hopefully Microsoft will fix this. I have already downloaded a different OS and I'm even considering changing over to Apples IOS, because this is ridicules'. For me, each time there's a major update, I end up having to wipe my SSD HD clean, then install Windows 10 with all updates before installing any of my other software. For me, this fixes it. Sadly!
But thank you
My computer did two updates within two days. Like every update, I noticed that my computer runs real slow, impeding me for perhaps weeks. However, with these latest two updates I tried something different. After the updates were made, and my computer eventually loaded up, all I did was optimize my C: drive and after it finished my computer worked fast again, this both times.
I am no computer expert, but this worked for me. I was able to open my software again and use my computer as normal. I hope this is of use. If anyone can come with a rational explanation why optimizing/defragmenting ought to do this, I would love to hear.
NemesisC64
Hi, wasn't the cause known? I had this issue with my last year and it turned out it was some app installed with the update. I believe it was an antivirus called something defense. CB Defense maybe? Carbon black I think. Check if you have it installed, after I uninstalled that thing the computer ran perfectly
My computer did two updates within two days. Like every update, I noticed that my computer runs real slow, impeding me for perhaps weeks. However, with these latest two updates I tried something different. After the updates were made, and my computer eventually loaded up, all I did was optimize my C: drive and after it finished my computer worked fast again, this both times.
I am no computer expert, but this worked for me. I was able to open my software again and use my computer as normal. I hope this is of use. If anyone can come with a rational explanation why optimizing/defragmenting ought to do this, I would love to hear.
NemesisC64
EXACTLY!! Windows pushes bloated updates and should have the foresight to ensure the new **** meets original system requirements. Instead they prefer to screw with 2-3 year laptops. Even my Alienware which is not exactly an Amazon doorbuster.
Roll everything back!!!!!
