Lower than expected performance in some games
Status Originating update History
Resolved KB5020044 N/A
Resolved: 2022-11-29, 10:00 PT
Opened: 2022-11-10, 17:41 PT
Some games and apps might experience lower than expected performance or stuttering on Windows 11, version 22H2. Affected games and apps are inadvertently enabling GPU performance debugging features not meant to be used by consumers.
To safeguard your upgrade experience, we have applied a compatibility hold on devices affected by this issue from being offered or installing Windows 11, version 22H2. If your organization is using Update Compliance, the safeguard IDs are 41766570 and 41990091.
Workaround: If you are already on Windows 11, version 22H2 and are experiencing this issue, you might be able to resolve it by updating your games and gaming related apps to the latest version available. If you are unsure how to update the games and apps you have installed, you will need to consult the developer of those games and apps but most will update automatically through the store they were purchased from or directly when opening them.
Resolution: This issue was resolved in KB5020044 and the safeguard hold has been removed as of December 14, 2022. Please note, if there are no other safeguards that affect your device, it can take up to 48 hours before the update to Windows 11, version 22H2 is offered.
Affected platforms:
Client: Windows 11, version 22H2
Server: None
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-22h2#lower-than-expected-...
