Since Windows 11 24H2 update everything runs slow and takes longer to load

Anonymous
2024-12-10T18:50:22+00:00

Ever since this update, my system takes a long time before it's fully up to speed. I'm talking 10 minutes or more. Even the opening screen where I enter my PIN takes longer to come up. After entering the pin, it takes a while for the app icons to show on the desktop and even then the taskbar arrives later. I can't get Outlook or Chrome to launch right away. It can take minutes for them to load and be responsive.

Even after the system is functioning more normally, it is still slower than before the update. Emails take a few seconds longer to open up. Files take longer to open. Chrome tabs take longer to show.

I've checked Task Manager. My CPU is at less than 10% and my RAM at 59% with apps open. Hard disk doesn't show a lot of activity. I've looked at processes and don't see anything that's consuming a lot of resources. Nothing obvious is showing up. I've made sure to turn off a lot of apps at start up that were unnecessary.

I've also turned off sys.main. Before that, everything was even slower and more annoying than what I have already described. Two other annoying things I've discovered. Microsoft turned off Malwarebytes and turned on Defender anti-virus without my permission. It also turned on Edge. None of these things should have been activated without asking my permission. The update should keep every app the way it was either turned on or off.

24H2 has changed something in my computer that affects all activity and load times. It is not hardware related.

I have a fairly fast cpu, ram and SSD disk access speed. This is a gaming computer. It worked fast before the update. I've made a few adjustments to speed things up but those were not necessary before 24H2.

Don

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Anonymous
2025-03-05T20:54:52+00:00

I do enjoy reading the replies...they will never just admit that their software is ****. Which is the reason for issues 90% of the time

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-21T16:52:24+00:00

    I am wondering besides all the other performance issues if the Windows 24H2 update can also affect internet speed tests when on an Ethernet, and even if using Wifi?

    For example, I used to measure close to 1 gigabit per second on speed tests and via an ethernet, but in recent tests I am seeing speeds one tenth of that, and on ethernet, and even using WiFi. Speed tests on other devices using same Wifi are close to the 1 Gbps.

    (by the way, I do see last year someone did report a Windows 11 and internet speed issue https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/slow-ethernet-connection-on-windows-11/d138e822-4733-4164-aac1-2e19fa18ef83)

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-20T05:32:41+00:00

    I also have the same problem.
    I downloaded the iso from official site and installed.

    Now it sucks.

    I hate to use my laptop now.

    I have to wait about a minute after pressing close, minimize or pressing enter button to open...

    Windows is getting better 😂😂

    May be AI is working on background to help our duties .. LOL

    Hope Windows update will fix the issue

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-19T03:33:22+00:00

    I tried over a year ago to update because I was told that it was my last chance! Then I got told again and I took a full day to update! It started at 10:37 am and I'm still waiting for installation to work! It is now 9:17 pm and not done! I am really questioning Windows and Microsoft!! I got hacked thru my doctor and forwarding or reporting spam after, has had no effect. I changed my password 6 times and complained. Unfortunately, there is no direct link, though I did respond to their link. I told them that there was a problem and it took forever. The update, the first time I tried destroyed my sound ability! I thought it was done! Now I know why!! Microsoft FIX YOUR PROGRAM!! FIND WAYS TO REPORT EASILY, YOUR PROGRAM STINKS!! The transition is extremely difficult! Which explains why I lost any ability to use my sound. But my response that my responses and my try to correct no connection to my Covexant Audio Device didn't connect after first failed update (a year ago) has not worked! I'm hoping that after install, all will be fixed! I'm hoping a full day (now 15 hrs later and only 85 % of installation will work will fix). My guess, is I will have to hire a professional to fix Microsoft/Windows major screw up! Seriously, I expected better! Still awake only because of You!

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-17T21:47:17+00:00

    Thanks god for getting this post! My PC has the same issue as well (12600K, 3070, 32gb DDR4)

    I thought that it came from my VGA. Low performance, crash, lag, frozen screen

    I tried to re-installed but it didn't work because it's 24H2 :)

    Hope it can fix soon, **** Microsoft

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