3 Ways for Windows 11 SSD Update

Scenario: Computer slows down after Windows 11 update

Feedback with "massive glitches occur after Windows 11 updates" prevails nowadays. The problems mainly include SSD performance slowing down around 50%, apps working wrongly, and the blue screen of death.

One user, MrBigDog99, reports the impact of the Windows 11 update version KB5023706 on SSD performance. With the CrystalDiskMark storage benchmarking tool, he compared the performance before and after the update, revealing a severe negative impact on SSD disk writes and overall storage performance.

With many similar feedback, today we would like to share three recommended methods for users to cope with Windows 11 SSD update issues.

How to do Windows 11 SSD update in 3 ways

If you experience performance reduction after SSD update Windows 11, don't worry, as there are 3 easy-to-follow solutions available. These methods are not specific to the KB5023706 Windows 11 update version; rather, you can apply them by analogy to address other relevant issues as well.

Way 1. Uninstall Windows 11 KB5023706 for SSD update Windows 11 issue

KB5023706 is the most mentioned version after the trouble occurred. If you regret updating, it is easy to roll it back. With several steps, you can remove it on your computer. Not only for KB5023706, it can also be suitable for any updated version if you do like it.

Step 1. Right-click the “Start button” and then enter “Settings”.

Step 2. Click the “Windows Update section” in the left pane.

Step 3. Select the “Update History” button.

Step 4. Click the "Uninstall Updates" section and find the KB5023706 version.

Step 5. Press “Uninstall” to remove it from your computer.

Way 2. Download a driver for Windows 11 SSD performance update

For Samsung NVMe SSD users, downloading a Samsung NVMe driver is also useful for Windows 11 SSD performance update. According to the official report, SSD performance can attain more several times enhancement than before. So, follow the stepwise guidance to download and install it to fix the Windows 11 SSD update issue.

Notice: Download the driver installation files on the Samsung official website.

Step 1. Decompress the files and open them.

Step 2. Click “Next” to continue.

Step 3. Accept the License Agreement and select “I accept the agreement”. Then click the “Next” button.

Step 4. When the window shows up, choose “Yes, restart the computer now”. If you hope to install the driver later, you can click “No, I will restart the computer later”.

Step 5. You can go to the Device Manager to confirm whether the driver is installed successfully. Search “Device Manager” in the search box and then find the “Storage Controllers” option. If the “Samsung NVMe Controller” is shown, it means you install it successfully.

Notice:Please enter BIOS to change the settings before installation. Or the drive may fail to install. We attach the operations here.

BIOS > System Configuration > SATA Configuration > Choose AHCI

Way 3. Run 4K Alignment for Windows 11 SSD update

4K Alignment can enhance SSD performance and system responsiveness by reducing read-write overhead compared to traditional hard drives with 512-byte sectors. When you encounter Windows 11 SSD performance slow, run 4K alignment can be useful.

AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional is a professional disk management tool without any other bundled software. Not like Disk Management, this tool can offer a range of other disk management functions with easy-to-use interface.

With this all-in-one tool, you can transfer OS to a better drive or extend C drive space on your own to make your PC run faster.

Step 1. Open the installed AOMEI Partition Assistant and then choose a partition from the SSD.

Step 2. Right-click it and choose “Advanced” > “Partition Alignment”

Step 3. You can see a mini windows pop-up. Select a partition sector to align (Please choose “4096 Sector”to achieve 4K Alignment, or you can select others in light of your needs).

Step 4. After the operation, click “OK” and back to the main interface to commit the operations with hitting the “Apply” button.

Bonus tip: Check your disk health after SSD update Windows 11

The methods shared above can be helpful for most users when they encounter Windows 11 SSD update issues. If you are still stuck in slow performance or lagging, you'd better check the SSD health. As a multifunctional tool, AOMEI Partition Assistant also boasts a user-friendly feature for disk health checking.

By grabbing the S.M.A.R.T. information of the disk, it will display three statuses of the disk: Good, Caution, and Bad. If the above methods do no work and your SSD performance is still slow with the Caution or Bad notification. It is time to take measures to avoid unexpected data loss for disk crashes or other accidents.

Moreover, you can also use this versatile tool to test disk speed, keep your PC clean and defrag the disk for routine disk maintenance.

This state notices your SSD is on the edge of damage. You’d better clone the disk or replace with a new one.

Clicking “View details” allows you to find the specific information in red. They indicate the value of the items is equal to or exceeds the threshold.

Conclusion

To sum up, users encountering Windows 11 SSD update issues can first consider uninstalling the latest version. If you are a Samsung NVMe SSD user, downloading and installing the official drive can also be a suitable consideration.

To fix Windows 11 SSD performance slow and lagging, using AOMEI Partition Assistant is the most ideal choice, and also you can use it to solve many other computer issues. For Windows Server users, there is also the Server Edition that can effectively manage your devices.