The latest Windows 11 update, KB5025239, is currently being rolled out to users as it is a mandatory security patch, but it seems to be causing problems for some people.
These issues differ from user to user, but some stand out, such as file explorer crashing and even desktop icons disappearing. Windows Latest has compiled Reddit posts and emails received from its readers reporting issues that users are experiencing.
The most recent reports from Windows show multiple comments on their forums and emails from readers who have confirmed performance issues, SSD speed issues, unresponsive desktop icons, etc. which have interrupted the normal users daily experience with their PC.
Users noted on the latest Windows Forum that the changes occurred shortly after installing the latest update.
Some users have even gone so far as to say that since they installed the April 11 cumulative update, which was released as a mandatory security update, their devices are running slower than usual. Apps, games, and the operating system itself have lagged, likely due to slower SSD speeds.
It's really a shame because the Windows 11 update brought some cool features like a more attractive taskbar and improved accessibility features. So it's very disappointing to see these serious performance issues crop up so quickly.
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Clearly, it seems that these issues with the update are not new and are almost expected with every update, although they significantly affect the performance of the users device and the general workflow, which makes this particular instance incredibly frustrating.
It's unclear how many people might be affected by the update bug, but a growing number of people seem to be experiencing the issue. It is possible to uninstall the update and fix the problems.
If you have the same issues described above, it is better to uninstall the update until the bugs are fixed. Go to your start menu, search for "Windows Update" and from there view your update history and click "uninstall update".