Yet another Windows update is wreaking havoc on gaming rigs worldwide — Nvidia recommends uninstalling Windows 11 KB5074109 January update to prevent framerate drops and artifacting

Nvidia has advised gamers to uninstall the Windows 11 KB5074109 January update due to widespread reports of framerate drops and artifacting affecting gaming performance. Despite being a critical security update addressing 114 vulnerabilities, the update has caused more harm than good, particularly for users with GeForce graphics cards. Users have reported issues like black screens and gaming artifacts, leading to Nvidia recommending the uninstallation of the update as a temporary solution. Microsoft has acknowledged problems with the update, including systems failing to boot correctly, and has released optional fixes like KB5074105 to address issues like black screens.