Turn off these security features to boost gaming performance in Windows 11, says Microsoft

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Updated onJune 11, 2024

updated onJune 11, 2024

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For those who want to get the most out of their Windows 11 machine in terms of gaming, there are a few options you can try toconfigure your PC for optimized gaming performance. Specifically, there are a couple security features that can be turned off to boost performance.

These areMemory IntegrityandVirtual Machine Platform(VMP).

Memory Integrity “helps prevent attackers from injecting their own malicious code and helps ensure that all drivers loaded onto the OS are signed and trustworthy.” While VMP “provides core virtual machine services for Windows.” These security features are typically enabled by default in Windows 11. However, the OS allows for user choice when it comes to these features. By turning off Memory Integrity and VMP, users can prioritize gaming performance. Here’s how.

Turn off Memory Integrity

Turn off VMP

You should now be able to see a noticeable improvement in gaming performance. You can always turn these security features back on if you choose through the same methods. And if you’re playing browser games, we have thebest browsers for gamingfor an enhanced experience.

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