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older version of windows 10 runs faster than newer one

Anonymous
2024-12-19T05:16:31+00:00

The newer version of Windows 10 slows down my PC, and the performance keeps getting slower with each update.

To prove that I'm not wrong, I clean-installed a new version of Windows 10 without all the apps, and the performance is still slow.

So, I installed an older version of Windows 10—Windows 10 RTM—and it runs smoothly on my laptop without apps installed.

It’s still fast, even with a lot of heavy apps, and it can run heavy games while maintaining moderate FPS.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-20T03:24:52+00:00

    Dear Kuromi クロミ!

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community!

    I understand your observation and feelings. It is true that sometimes an older version of the operating system may perform better on certain hardware. This happens not only in Windows systems, but also frequently on other platforms such as Android and iOS (from my personal experience). Here are some possible reasons and suggestions:

    The new version of the operating system may include some new features or drivers that are not very compatible with the old hardware. This may lead to performance degradation or instability.

    The old version of the system may be better optimized for specific hardware, while the new version may focus more on universality, resulting in performance not as expected on some hardware.

    New versions often add new features, which may take up more system resources and thus affect overall performance.

    The new system may use generic drivers instead of drivers optimized for your specific hardware.

    If the old version meets your needs and provides better performance, it is understandable to continue using it.

    However, please note that the old version may lack important security updates. Make sure to take additional security measures, such as using a strong antivirus software.

    You can provide feedback to Microsoft about the performance issues you encountered, which will help them improve future versions.

    In short, your experience is not an isolated case. The relationship between the operating system and hardware is complex, and sometimes the old version does provide a better user experience. The important thing is to find the balance that suits your needs and hardware configuration.

    Thank you for your understanding and support! 

    Best regards,

    Yang.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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