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The original poster experienced significant system slowdown and lag after installing the Windows 10 April 2023 updates, despite attempts to troubleshoot using standard system repair tools. They ultimately restored their system from a full backup, indicating the update caused usability issues. A subsequent response confirmed that some users are facing performance problems with this update, and suggested uninstalling the patch as a temporary solution.

WrightBrain

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Hello All,

I'm running Windows 10 Pro version 22H2, OS build 19045.2364. I attempted to update my computer on April 15. There were a host of security updates as well as the update to 19045.2846.
It seemed to go well, but I noticed that Windows Explorer seemed laggy. I'd try to click and drag a desktop icon and it would take a second or two to register that I had selected it. Starting up Windows Explorer from the task bar took up to 10 seconds. And programs would take a long time to start. I'd try to start Adobe Illustrator and it would hang, give a "not responding" error, but then continue on.
I tried troubleshooting it by:
1. Forcing Windows Explorer to restart - didn't work
2. Ran SFC scannow - didn't find anything
3. Ran DISM - nothing
4. Did a Repair Install - the problem persisted.

Thankfully I had made a full backup with Macrium BEFORE I updated. So I just fell back on my backup.
My question is. Has anybody experienced issues with the April 2023 update and did I miss anything in trying to resolve the issue? I noticed there were a lot of security holes supposedly plugged by that update, but my computer was basically unusable after the process. Should I just wait for the next Patch Tuesday and try again?
Thanks
 

Neemobeer

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There are a number of performance issues reported for a limited number of users. Only work around is to uninstall the patch at this time.