Windows 11 users have been experiencing freezing and lagging issues after installing the latest cumulative update, KB5041585, for versions 23H2 and 22H2. The update, meant to introduce new features and improvements, appears to have introduced a significant performance problem, with users taking to Reddit and other forums to report the issue.
Despite the growing number of complaints, Microsoft has not yet acknowledged the problem on the official support page for the update. According to Microsoft, no known issues are associated with KB5041585, leaving affected users without an official workaround or solution.
If you’re one of the users impacted by this problem, there’s no need to worry. While we wait for Microsoft to comment on the issue or release a patch, there is a temporary fix that may help alleviate the freezing and lagging on your system.
How to Fix the Freezing and Lagging Issue After Installing KB5041585
Here’s a step-by-step guide to uninstall the problematic update and prevent it from reinstalling:
Press Win + I to open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC.
In the Settings app, navigate to the Windows Update section on the left panel.
On the right side, click on Update history.
Scroll down to the “Related settings” section and click on Uninstall updates.
Locate the KB5041585 update in the list and click on the Uninstall link next to it.
After uninstalling the update, go back to the Windows Update settings page.
Select Pause updates and choose to pause updates for 3 or 4 weeks. This will give Microsoft time to address the issue and release a fix.
Finally, restart your computer to complete the process. This should resolve the freezing and lagging issue.
We encourage you to try this fix and let us know in the comments if it resolves the issue for you. If you’ve found any other solutions that work, please share them with the community to help others struggling with the same problem.
