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How to Make Windows 11 Faster [Speed & Performance Tweaks]
Here are our tips & tricks to optimize Windows 11 for speed
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Updated onJuly 9, 2024
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Undoubtedly, Windows 11 runs smoother and much faster than the previous operating system. However, this only happens on performant PCs and not on old devices.
Even if it comes up with plenty of improvements compared to Windows 10, some users seem interested in making Windows 11 faster. And we are here to help you do just that!
Why is Windows 11 so laggy?
Take a look at the following list and find out some of the most common explanations for your slow PC:
If you’re looking to speed up Windows 11, we’ve got some performance tweaks and optimizations to improve performance and make your computer or laptop run smoothly.
How can I make Windows 11 run faster?
Before trying the slightly elaborate solutions, let’s see a few quick Windows 11 performance tweaks:
Once done, we recommend you go ahead with the methods listed next, and by the time you are done with these, Windows 11 will be much faster.
1. Check for updates
Although it may sound unusual, the issue may be caused by a bug in Windows 11, and if Microsoft fixed it, you could hope to find a patch to install. So, updating should be the primary approach if you are wondering how to make Windows 11 faster and smoother.
2. Use a resource-friendly browser
When your PC meets the minimum requirements for installing Windows 11, you will also need a resource-friendly browser for a faster connection. Opera GX is one such browser that is smart in terms of memory use and also has built-in resource management capabilities.
One of the most intriguing features is the GX Control, which includes RAM and CPU restrictions. Give Opera GX a try if you want to be able to decide how much RAM the browser may use. In addition, if you want your browser to be very colorful and configurable, this browser is the game changer.
The Network limiter allows you to set maximum limits for uploads and downloads on how much of your network’s bandwidth you would like to dedicate to your browser.
Opera GX will stick to that limit, meaning any apps or services outside of the browser will run more smoothly with a larger network bandwidth.
Opera GX
3. Disable visual effects to make Windows 11 faster
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Although visual effects can create a more unique visual experience, they require plenty of system resources. In the end, this will slow down PCs with older hardware.rnrnDisabling visual effects reduces approximately 20% of the load on the GPU. Therefore, you can easily speed up your Windows 11 PC by turning visual effects off.
4. Turn off Startup apps and programs to speed up Windows 11
If you were wondering how to speed up Windows 11 boot time, disabling the startup apps should do it. After disabling them all, you will notice a considerably faster boot time.
5. Enable Storage Sense
EnablingStorage Sensewill automatically help you free up space, delete temporary files, and manage locally available cloud content.
6. Adjust the Performance Power Plan settings
7. Get rid of Temporary Files
If you want to make your Windows 11 faster, removing temporary files is effective. It includes Internet history, cookies, and cache. They take up a ton of space on your device, so deleting them frees up plenty of storage, thus speeding up your PC.
8. Uninstall unnecessary software
Your OS and computer come preloaded with some apps, referred to asBloatware, that many people won’t use, and these eat up system resources. You should uninstall them, and we can help youremove all the bloatware in Windows 11.
9. Remove bloatware with a dedicated tool
This little tool will not just debloat Windows 11 but can do a lot more. If you are unsure about the outcome, it’s better not to play with other settings.
10. Add more memory to your PC to speed it up
Increasing the RAM or SSD memory can speed up your devices for good. An SSD will load everything faster, and RAM can keep more stuff running simultaneously. If you were wondering how to make Windows 11 faster for gaming, this should do it.
Make sure that when you insert the RAM module, the knobs from the socket fit into the RAM module’s hinges. They have to click into place.
Nevertheless, if your computer only starts acting weird once you open tons of tabs, you’ll surely have to try a RAM boost. There are also times when thecomputer is not using all the available RAM, so you should consider this option too.
11. Turn off the notifications to make Windows 11 faster
Disabling the notifications in Windows 11 won’t make your PC faster directly, but it would influence your productivity because you won’t be bothered during your work.
How can I maintain the speed of my PC?
Now that you know the reasons your system slows down and how to make Windows 11 run faster, take a look at some of our tips to keep it that way in the future:
As you can see, we sorted out those options that will make Windows 11 faster than before and improve its performance to the maximum.
There is always the choice of using dedicated optimization programs. We have a great list ofWindows 10 optimization softwarethat also works for Windows 11.
Now that you have optimized your PC, you can useWindows 11 performance overlayto ensure everything works smoothly.
In case you still have a hard drive, you can also useReadyBoost on Windows 11to gain a small performance gain, and we have a guide explaining how to do that.
Do you have any other thoughts or questions about how you can improve the OS capabilities? Make sure to describe them in the comments section below.
More about the topics:PC performance,Windows 11
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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