The KB5023706 update for Windows 11 22H2, codenamed Moment 2, brought several improvements and fixes to the operating system, including a tablet-optimized taskbar while adding a search bar to the Task Manager. However, the favors were not the only thing that came with the update.
Recent Windows 11 update causes various errors
We can say that the most important OS caused by the update is the negative effect it has on some SSDs. Because some reports report that SSD speeds have dropped by half or even more. Multiple users said that the update reduced the performance of their laptop’s Adata XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB SSD; It seems that the problem is limited to this model of Adata SSD. One Reddit user said that after installing the update, boot times more than doubled to 31 seconds, but returned to normal after removing KB5023706.
Microsoft says that those experiencing the problem can mitigate the problem by using file copying tools that don’t use a cache manager. It has also released two “built-in” command line tools that can be used as fixes until they release an official solution:
- robocopy \someserversomeshare c:somefolder somefile.img /J
- xcopy \someserversomeshare c:somefolder /J
Slow SSD speeds aren’t the only problems the update causes. Some users say that they encountered errors while downloading or installing Moment 2. There are also reports of constant blue screens or slow Wi-Fi connections after installing the update. If you are experiencing any of these issues, it may be your best bet to uninstall the update until Microsoft fixes the bugs. In the meantime, let’s underline that not everyone who makes the update has these problems.