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Before delving into a detailed investigation, let’s perform some basic troubleshooting steps. First, restart your laptop or desktop PC. Windows often requires you to restart your device to complete the installation of updates. If you’ve recently downloaded and installed an update but haven’t restarted your computer, do so and see whether it resolves the problem.
If several applications are running simultaneously, consider closing some of them. Likewise, disconnect any external peripherals (wired or wireless) attached to your device, and unplug your phone if it’s tethered to your system. Excessive heat can also impact system performance, so if your laptop feels too hot, move it closer to a fan or an open space to cool it down.
Uninstall the Latest Windows Update
If you suspect installing the recent Windows Update has caused your computer to slow down, it’s logical to investigate this possibility first. The easiest way to check is by uninstalling the recently installed Windows Update. Open Settings, navigate to the “Windows Update” tab on the left and click “Update History” in the right pane.
Here, open the recently installed updates, particularly the “Quality Updates” and “Driver Updates.” Take note of their version or any other relevant details.
Then, proceed to the “Windows Update” tab on the left and open “Update History” on the right. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Uninstall Updates.”
Identify the recently installed updates and click “Uninstall” next to the relevant update. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
If your PC’s performance improves after uninstalling a Windows Update, it strongly suggests that a problematic update was likely the cause. To further confirm, search online resources about the update, particularly on the Microsoft Community forum. If other users report experiencing similar issues it is almost certainly a problem with the update.
Keep track of the release of subsequent Windows Updates, where Microsoft may address and resolve the existing bugs that are causing the slowdown.
If uninstalling the update doesn’t improve your device’s performance, it indicates that the issue is not related to the update. So, try the remaining fixes.
Revert the Recently Updated Driver
If you have manually updated a driver for a specific hardware component after updating your operating system and then suddenly experienced a slowdown, a buggy driver could be responsible. To rule out a problem with new drivers, consider rolling back the driver update. To do that, right-click the Windows Start button and select “Device Manager.”
Next, expand the category of the driver you updated, right-click on the updated driver, and select “Properties.” Navigate to the “Driver” tab and click “Roll Back Driver.” Choose the reason for rolling back, and click “Yes.”
If rolling back the driver update resolves the issue, report the problem to the hardware manufacturer and await the release of a new driver.
Ensure the Drive Containing the OS Isn’t Low on Space
When the drive housing your operating system does not have enough free storage space, the system and applications may struggle to write temporary files and execute other essential operations. This can lead to system instability, contributing to slow performance. If your PC suddenly slows down, it’s worth checking the available storage on your drive.
Click on the folder icon in the taskbar to open File Explorer. Then, navigate to “This PC” and review the free space on the drive containing your operating system. It will be the C:\ drive by default.
While there’s no exact figure for the ideal amount of free space for optimal computer performance, we recommend keeping at least 10 to 15 percent of your drive empty. This provides ample space for virtual memory and temporary files. If the drive storage is near its maximum capacity, take steps to free up disk space.
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