What happened with today's update? My computer barely runs now. Pages so slow or won't open.

Pam Crittenden 5 Reputation points
2025-11-12T19:24:23.7566667+00:00

After the update this morning, apps and pages take forever to open. Is there another update on the way that will fix what got broken?

Microsoft Edge | Speed and responsiveness | Windows 11
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-11-12T19:24:31.8733333+00:00
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    It seems that you might be experiencing performance issues after a recent update to Windows 11. There have been reports of problems with applications and pages running slowly or not opening at all following certain updates. To address these issues, it is recommended to check for any additional updates that may have been released to resolve these performance problems. You can do this by going to the Windows Update section in the Settings app and selecting "Check for updates". This will ensure that your system is up-to-date with the latest fixes and improvements.

    If the problem persists, consider restarting your device even if no updates were installed, as this can sometimes help resolve lingering issues after an update.


  2. Pam Crittenden 5 Reputation points
    2025-11-12T19:26:13.5566667+00:00

    I have done all that and the problem persists. There isn't another update, and I have done a restart like 5 times!

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  3. Defo 0 Reputation points
    2025-11-12T19:48:11.3766667+00:00

    Hi sir , after updating your system. Make sure to get rid of windows update caches and temp files. Located in c:\windows\softwaredistribution you will need yo stop windows update service and bits while deleting this folder. After starting the service back this folder will be created automatically. Also. Go to cmd. And type. Cleanmgr. And clean your c: drive . Try this and feed me back

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  4. Alvise Cervellati 1,410 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-12T21:28:10.88+00:00

    hi pam, welcome in community

    please, open task manager and share here a screenshot of process tab

    so, check the integrity of the system files

    press the WIN + X buttons and open terminal as administrator, now type

    SFC /SCANNOW

    press enter and wait for it to complete

    indicate the result here

    Elvis

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  5. Tom Mercaldo 0 Reputation points
    2025-11-19T17:56:35.31+00:00

    Same issue. Microsoft has wasted 2 hours of my day with an update that made the computer completely unfunctional. Windows has become the worst product and microsoft should be embarassed at how completely poor their products have become. Uses should have the ability to delay update indefinitely until a convenient time that they want to update.


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