The latest cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5030219, has been causing a range of problems for users, particularly PC gamers. Reports indicate that the update has been responsible for Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) crashes, system slowdowns, network connection issues, and problems with the Start menu and search functionality.
PC gamers have also experienced performance glitches with games like Starfield, including TDR errors and crashes. One affected gamer noted that removing the update resolved the issues with Starfield. It is unclear whether these performance problems are related to Nvidia’s most recent GeForce driver or the Windows 11 update itself.
Other users have reported a variety of issues, including slow application startups, intermittent internet connection problems, lags, installation failures, and audio glitches. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has also been affected, with crashes and freezes reported.
The widespread nature of these problems is concerning, as it indicates a significant level of chaos caused by the Windows 11 update. Microsoft has not acknowledged any issues with the update so far, which is disappointing for users experiencing these problems.
It is particularly disheartening to see the return of timeout detection and recovery (TDR) errors, which were supposedly resolved in a previous update. The fact that they have resurfaced so soon is troubling.
It is hoped that Microsoft will investigate these reported issues and address them promptly. The current state of affairs is worrisome, with a wide range of problems affecting both gaming performance and general operation in the Windows 11 environment.
Source: Windows Latest, Reddit
