Microsoft fixes Windows 11 22H2 gaming performance issues, restarts rollout

[Daniel Sims]

In context: Windows 11 22H2 update has had a messy rollout over the last few months. So many users reported problems with it that Microsoft paused its deployment to fix the glitches. Now after almost three months, things seem to be back on track for 22H2.

Microsoft removed a compatibility block this week for Windows 11 users who hadn't already installed the 22H2 update. Users awaiting the update should see it appear in Windows Update within the next few days. The switch confirms Microsoft's confidence that it has fixed enough of 22H2's bugs to resume its global rollout.

Redmond initially launched Windows 11 22H2 in 190 countries in late September, but many users encountered problems with it, including blue screens of death (BSODs). Meanwhile, Nvidia graphics card users reported degraded performance, audio anomalies, and issues with G-Sync.

Microsoft acknowledged the issues last month, claiming that 22H2 accidentally enabled GPU debugging features not meant for end users. The company then paused the update's rollout with the compatibility block. Nvidia advised those affected to upgrade the GeForce Experience app.

An optional patch for those struggling with 22H2 emerged in late November.

In addition to the Nvidia GPU performance bugs, KB5020044 also fixed problems with Microsoft OneDrive storage. The removal of the compatibility block lets all Windows 11 users install 22H2 with the changes from KB5020044.

Key additions on 22H2 involve the Start menu, gaming, and security. The major update added the ability to create folders for apps in the Start menu, toggle menu organization, and drag app icons from the menu to the taskbar. The File Explorer received a significant refresh adding tabs and quick access pins for files.

Regarding gaming features, 22H2 extended Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate support to windowed DirectX 10 and DirectX 11 games where they previously only worked for full-screen DirectX 12 titles. Users can now calibrate HDR using a new app and launch recent games with a controller through the Xbox Game Bar. The update also marked the debut of DirectStorage, letting game developers fully utilize modern SSD speeds.

The new Smart App Control security feature blocks potentially unsafe apps from opening based on a predictive AI model. A new function in Microsoft Defender notifies users if they are entering credentials into known malicious websites.

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[hahahanoobs]

Thanks.

 

[Skjorn]

Is Win10 getting/have Direct Storage?

 

[neeyik]

Is Win10 getting/have Direct Storage?

Not sure if it’s been released for Win10 yet but it will work on it. Due to certain optimisations in the IO stack, it will work a little better in Win11, though a lot will really come down to the implementation by developers and the GPU/NVMe drive used.

 

[Puckmanoz]

Worth the upgrade from windows 10 yet?

 

[Gars]

https://media.makeameme.org/created/brace-yourself-m.jpg

 

[Hodor]

Worth the upgrade from windows 10 yet?

No

 

[texasrattler]

For me windows 11 is fine n worth upgrading to. I don't have any issues with it.

 

[godrilla]

Worth the upgrade from windows 10 yet?

Just build a dual boot system with Windows 11 on 990pro and old Windows 10 on 970 evo plus for second drive for the best of both worlds, although it does add a few seconds to the boot. The main difference I see is the everything in terms of start menu and search bar is directly on the bottom center by default and finally the task manager got compatible with dark mode. From the month or so I got to use it, it seems more customizable but nothing earth shattering. Oh and dlss3 is supported on default instead of doing some work around that I read on some forum for Windows 10.

 

[MasterMace]

Microsoft: people should pay for software as a service!!!
also Microsoft: here's a fix months overdue from MS F@&%ing up the software. MS will release another fix in 6 months from the stuff F@&%ed from this patch

 

[axiomatic13]

Pro Tip: RTINGS.com will sometimes have ICC profiles calibrated with a quality calibrator. The one for my ASUS PG42UQ was far better than the one I made with my Spyder 3 calibrator.

 

[Tinckerbel]

Worth the upgrade from windows 10 yet?

No! Installed it after a very long wait, a month ago and it was a terrible experience, from a productivity standpoint and a (Steam VR) gaming performance standpoint. I switched back to Windows 10 a week ago and not going to switch to Win 11 for a long time. Windows 11 feels like Windows 10 for dummies, sluggish, bloated, with a dumbed down user friendly interface, that's pretty but strips you of the tools that you actually need to be productive or they're hidden behind a second or third click.

I'm glad to be running Windows 10 again with Microsoft Powertools, WinXcorners, Quicklook and Stardock Groupy for tabs that you can actually tear off and tack to another window unlike Windows 11 and it is a far better experience with a lot better gaming performance.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

For me windows 11 is fine n worth upgrading to. I don't have any issues with it.

Do you never right click?

 

[texasrattler]

Do you never right click?

On Windows, other than to run a app as administrator, not much. Didn't and haven run into issues doing that or on the desktop. Working as normal for me.

 

[Gars]

Do you never right click?

he is on Mac, no left or right click, only the mid click - the longest one. And with wrong impression he is on W11.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

On Windows, other than to run a app as administrator, not much. Didn't and haven run into issues doing that or on the desktop. Working as normal for me.

So you never use context menus. Gotcha.

For those of us that demand more of our PCs then to be fancy tablets, windows 11 is trash, constantly gutting useful property menus or getting rid of text optiosn to replace them with small pictures that dont immediately represent what they do. It distrupts workflow.

he is on Mac, no left or right click, only the mid click - the longest one. And with wrong impression he is on W11.

Gross

 

[Puiu]

So you never use context menus. Gotcha.

For those of us that demand more of our PCs then to be fancy tablets, windows 11 is trash, constantly gutting useful property menus or getting rid of text optiosn to replace them with small pictures that dont immediately represent what they do. It distrupts workflow.
Gross

while I dislike that they hid some options in the context menu behind a second click, most of them are still there so the majority of the time it's still just 1 click away. the workflow is completely fine (actually improved in some aspects: hdr is greatly improved and snap layouts work great)

windows 11 is good and people can upgrade just fine from win 10.

 

[godrilla]

Microsoft supposedly working on Windows 12 already. https://www.windowscentral.com/micr...-windows-11-hidden-themes-rx-7900-xt-and-more

 

[m3tavision]

Building a new AM5 rig... using an temp key I've been waiting for them to address the issue, before fully investing in 11 Pro.

 

[m3tavision]

The main difference I see is the everything in terms of start menu and search bar is directly on the bottom center by default and finally the task manager got compatible with dark mode.

yes^
That was my biggest annoyance in Win10 dark mode.

 

[scavengerspc]

Finally! I only had one game that **** the bed after 22H2, State of Decay 2.
But man did it mess it up. 130 FPS to 40 in a flash is not a good thing.

But now it is back to only being very poorly optimized.

 

[Rivieg]

while I dislike that they hid some options in the context menu behind a second click, most of them are still there so the majority of the time it's still just 1 click away. the workflow is completely fine (actually improved in some aspects: hdr is greatly improved and snap layouts work great)

windows 11 is good and people can upgrade just fine from win 10.

Agree...Win 11 works fine both as a workstation and a gaming OS. No issues here

 

[axiomatic13]

Yeah, I have zero issues with Windows 11. I have an HDR monitor and that function is way better on 11 than it was on 10. On 10 it would take you out of HDR when you only changed the volume.

 

[texasrattler]

Microsoft supposedly working on Windows 12 already. https://www.windowscentral.com/micr...-windows-11-hidden-themes-rx-7900-xt-and-more

MS, just like any other company will be working on whatever the next thing that makes them money. In MS case it happens to be Windows but they do other things too.