Performance Issues
The latest Performance Issues coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
AMD Ryzen Performance Throttled by Windows 11 UAC Settings: Causes & Fixes
In recent weeks, a perplexing performance anomaly has emerged among AMD Ryzen users, where something as seemingly mundane as Windows 11's User Account Control settings could silently throttle gaming...
Windows 11 KB5041585 Update Causes Widespread Performance Issues
The rhythmic churn of cooling fans working overtime has become an unwelcome symphony for a growing segment of the Windows 11 user base, all tracing back to a single culprit: the KB5041585 cumulative...
AMD Ryzen 9000 'Zen 5' Gaming Performance Concerns Ahead of July 31 Launch
The tech community is buzzing with a mix of anticipation and apprehension as AMD’s highly anticipated Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" processors approach their July 31 launch, shadowed by early benchmark leaks...
Upcoming Windows 11 Update to Fix Bug and Boost AMD Ryzen 9000 Gaming
AMD Ryzen 9000 Performance: Upcoming Windows 11 Update to Boost Gaming Experience The launch of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processors earlier this year was met with high expectations due to their...
KB5041585 Update Crashes Games and Slows PCs, Users Demand Fix
Introduction The Windows 11 KB5041585 update, released on August 13, 2024, aimed to enhance system security and address existing vulnerabilities. However, numerous users have reported significant...
How to Safely Disable BitLocker on Windows 11: Risks, Steps & Best Practices
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, BitLocker stands as a cornerstone of Microsoft's data protection strategy for Windows 11, encrypting entire drives to shield sensitive information...
Windows 11 August Update KB5041585 Cripples Valorant, Triggers CPU Spikes and Lag
Introduction The August 2024 cumulative update for Windows 11, designated as KB5041585, was intended to deliver essential security enhancements and bug fixes. However, shortly after its release,...
Windows 11 Performance Issues with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series: A Repeat of 2021?
The moment Windows 11 launched in October 2021, AMD Ryzen users encountered an unexpected hurdle: their high-performance CPUs were suddenly underperforming by up to 15% in critical workloads....
AMD Ryzen 9000 Gaming Stutters Linked to Windows 11 Scheduler Flaw; September Fix Expected
A critical bug in Windows 11 is hampering the gaming performance of AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 series processors, turning what should be a premium experience into a frustrating ordeal for early...
Windows 11 24H2: Default BitLocker Encryption Boosts Security but Impacts SSD Performance
Introduction Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update introduces a significant change by enabling BitLocker, the operating system's built-in full-disk encryption feature, by default on new...
Why Windows 11 Adoption Lags Behind Windows 10: Technical Barriers & User Hesitation
In the quiet hum of a million PCs worldwide, a silent standoff unfolds between Microsoft’s sleek new operating system and a legion of users firmly planted in the familiar terrain of Windows 10....
User Backlash Grows Over Microsoft's Controversial Sticky Notes Update in Windows 10 and 11
Introduction Microsoft's Sticky Notes application, a once beloved tool for quick note-taking on Windows, has recently undergone a significant update for Windows 10 and 11 users. This update, which...