The Surprising Impact of a Windows Update: My Gaming Experience Revamped

Recently, I encountered a bewildering situation with my gaming setup after a Windows update, and I wanted to share my experience to see if anyone else can shed light on the matter.

My Computer Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Build 19041)
• Processor: Intel i7-9700K @ 3.60 GHz (8 cores)
• Graphics Card: EVGA RTX 3090 XC3

The Gaming Setup

I recently bought Metro Exodus, a game renowned for its cutting-edge RTX technology. After configuring everything in the options menu, I was achieving around 45 frames per second (fps), which was impressive considering my recent upgrade from a GTX 1060 to a 3090. However, I soon encountered a frustrating issue: DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) would not remain enabled. No matter how many times I turned it on, it reverted back to ‘off’ whenever I checked the options again.

A Breakthrough in Troubleshooting

In my quest for a solution, I stumbled upon a Reddit post suggesting that a simple adjustment might fix the problem. The author recommended searching for “Windows Update Helper” and clicking on ‘update now.’ I decided to give it a try.

To my astonishment, not only did DLSS finally stay enabled, but my game performance also skyrocketed to an impressive 75 fps! It was a night-and-day difference, and I have automatic updates enabled, so I was genuinely surprised by this turn of events.

Asking the Experts

This experience has left me scratching my head. Even with a solid grasp of computer hardware—I built my own PC and have a fair understanding of game optimization—I had no idea that a minor Windows update could yield such significant improvements in GPU performance. I’m curious: what exactly happened here?

Additional Notes

I’d like to clarify that when I originally posted this, I was at my girlfriend’s place, and some details were not fully accurate. I appreciate the input from everyone in the community as it helped me understand this situation better.

Final Thoughts

I’m genuinely grateful for all the insightful responses I’ve received. The kindness and efficiency of this community are truly remarkable. I’ll definitely return with any future Tech Support inquiries! If you have thoughts on this scenario or similar experiences, I would love to hear your insights in the comments below!