Laptop running slow right after a Windows update
After an update, Windows does maintenance and indexing. Give it 24 hours to finish background tasks. If still slow, restart your laptop once.
After Windows updates, the system runs maintenance, indexing, and optimization in the background for 24 hours. This makes your computer slow until it finishes.
Risk: Low
⏱ Wait 24 hours or restart
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Know that Windows does background maintenance after updates
- ✓Be patient and wait at least 24 hours
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forcing a shutdown during maintenance
- Trying to fix slowness immediately instead of waiting
- Assuming the update broke something when it's just temporary
Signs you need professional help
- If slowness persists beyond 48 hours even after restart, or if the update failed to complete, contact us to check what went wrong.
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