Nvidia confirms that the Windows 11 January update causes...

What’s Happening

Breaking it down: Even more problems with the Windows 11 January update.

Nvidia confirms that the Windows 11 January update causes frame drops and artifacting By Simon Batt Published Feb 6, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family’s go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. (yes, really)

Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier .

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But, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would at some point move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, AI, and cybersecurity topics. Sign in to your XDA account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Summary The Windows 11 January update KB5074109 causes frame drops and artifacting on Nvidia GPUs.

Nvidia confirms the issue is linked to the update and suggests uninstalling KB5074109 for now. If you have an Nvidia GPU and post-update issues, uninstall KB5074109 to restore performance.

Why This Matters

Windows 11 didn’t have the best start to 2026. After Microsoft rolled out the January update, people have been reporting all sorts of strange bugs cropping up. For instance, Windows 11 would refuse to shut down properly, and Outlook would cause issues with system stability.

This is part of the broader shift happening across the tech industry right now.

The Bottom Line

But, despite us heading into February, the ghost of January is still haunting the operating system. This time around, people on Nvidia cards are reporting that, after downloading the January update, they’re experiencing both frame drops and artifacting when playing their favorite games.

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