Windows updates are meant to fix various annoying bugs that slow down your system’s performance. However, sometimes, such updates bring a host of new issues causing more trouble for the user. The latest bug which has attracted a lot of attention, has affected many Windows 11 SSDs. Affected users are calling it the ‘SSD bug,’ which is negatively impacting the performance of SSDs.
Installing the March 28, 2023 - KB5023778 Update was supposed to improve the user experience, but on the contrary, it has negatively impacted Windows 11 users since they installed it. Issues such as sluggish performance, applications freezing, system crashing etc. are affecting the users. Users are waiting for a solution but Microsoft is yet to release one. Let’s read further to understand this issue and how it can be resolved.
The Cause Behind the SSDs in Windows 11 Computers Slowing Down
Even after the continuous updates and bug fixes, Windows 11 remains a bug-riddled OS, which still needs a lot of work.
With regards to the March 28, 2023 - KB5023778 update, affected users have taken to various forums like Reddit to voice their concerns regarding the issues related to it. There have been reports of performance drops even with the top of the line SSDs. Users are unable smoothly use any applications as they have become sluggish and slow.
The exact reason behind this issue is still not clear. However, frustrated users are trying to piece together information scattered across various portals to come to a conclusion.
Why is this Update Problematic?
According to a user on a Reddit thread, a similar issue was reported in 2022 with an update, which was due to an unnecessary task undertaken by NTFS journaling. Some users are speculating it to be a an reason behind the issue.
Other users are encountering this issue right after installing the Moment 2 update. Moments is a new update process that Microsoft has introduced with Windows 11, which will bring new features along with minor bug fixes.
What’s the Resolution?
While there is no official statement or solution from Microsoft, the Redmond-based tech giant, however, has confirmed receiving the bug reports.
With no proper solution or fix for this issue, many agitated users are shifting back to Windows 10, until a stable Windows 11 build releases.
Some Windows 11 users are also suggesting uninstalling the latest update to solve the issue. However, this is a temporary fix and it increases the chances of lowered security due to the absence of the latest security patches.
Reverting the updates has its pros and cons. On one hand, you might find a way to resolve this issue; while on the other, there are chances of malware attacks due to lowered security measures, which could lead to data corruption and subsequent data loss. Hence, you should be careful while treading on this path.
While data loss is a big concern, there are Windows data recovery software you can use to recover your lost files.
The Wait for a Solution Continues…
As mentioned before, Microsoft hasn’t released any official solution or fix yet. Hence, users can uninstall the updates or revert to Windows 10 to make their PC stable. But, there is a tradeoff in doing so as proceeding with it will leave your system a little behind in terms of security and features.
Update – The mandatory July 11, 2023 – KB5028185 update has been reported to cause various issues like crashing computers, BSoDs, applications stuttering, performance drops, and more.
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