Since the last update 11 november my pc acts very slowly

Henk Troost 0 Reputation points
2026-11-12T16:08:09.23+00:00

Since the last update 11 november my pc acts very slowly. For example, I have to click several times with the mouse on a link to open a program. Mail comes with delay. Programs online won't open immediately. Switch off VPN gives no improvement. I surf on a Dutch network (I don't know if that is a issue).

Is this a common problem that occurs?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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  1. AI answer

    2026-11-12T16:08:29.5466667+00:00

    Yes, slowdowns after an update can happen, but the available guidance does not show this as a broadly confirmed issue for every Windows 11 device. A common cause is that Windows Update activity and related background tasks temporarily consume CPU, disk, and memory, which can make apps, mail, and web-based programs respond slowly.

    Based on the available guidance, the most relevant checks are:

    1. Check whether the latest update can be removed.
      • Open Settings > Windows Update > Update history.
      • Scroll to the bottom and select Uninstall updates.
      • If the most recent update matches when the slowdown started, check whether it can be uninstalled.
    2. If the issue started immediately after the update, use System Restore if available.
      • Press Windows key + R.
      • Type rstrui and press Enter.
      • Choose a restore point from before the PC was working slowly.
      • This is a system change, so recently installed apps or drivers may be removed.
    3. Check for malware or system file issues.
      • Run an offline scan with Windows Security.
      • Then open an elevated Command Prompt and run:
        • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
        • sfc /scannow
    4. Reduce resource pressure.
      • Close other running programs, especially if several are open at once.
      • Use Storage Cleanup or Disk Cleanup.
      • Low memory, low disk space, browser add-ons, spyware, and viruses can all slow internet-related tasks and general responsiveness.
    5. If the issue is mainly online apps, mail, and websites:
      • Slow performance can also come from local internet congestion, heavy network usage, busy websites, spyware, viruses, or browser add-ons.
      • A Dutch network by itself is not identified as a problem in the available guidance.

    So, this can be a common pattern after updates, but it is not necessarily caused by the update alone. Background update processing, system health issues, or network-related factors can produce the symptoms described.

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  2. David-M 128.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-12T16:45:24.18+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    This does not appear to be a common issue with the latest update. So far, I haven't seen any other similar reports.

    Please perform a clean boot to see if any third-party program in the background is causing this behavior. Follow the instructions carefully.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd#ID0EBBD=Windows_11

    If the behavior does not occur after a clean boot. In this same article, there is a technique to help you identify which program is causing this in "How to determine what is causing the problem after you do a clean boot".

    If you can identify the program that is causing this, uninstall it.

    After finding the cause, or if it does not help, return to normal boot as instructed in "Reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting".

    Please let me know how it goes.

    Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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