10 Steps to Speed Up Windows 11 Effectively

Discover 10 effective steps to speed up Windows 11 and enhance its performance. This comprehensive guide covers essential Windows 11 optimization techniques to improve your system's efficiency and responsiveness.

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10/28/20241 min read

Windows 11
Windows 11

1. Disable Startup Programs

  • Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager.

  • Go to the Startup tab, and disable unnecessary apps that run on startup.

2. Uninstall Unnecessary Apps

  • Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.

  • Remove any applications you no longer need or use.

3. Enable Storage Sense

  • Open Settings > System > Storage.

  • Turn on Storage Sense to automatically clear temporary files and manage storage.

4. Adjust Visual Effects for Performance

  • Right-click This PC and go to Properties.

  • Click on Advanced system settings, go to Settings under Performance, and choose Adjust for best performance.

5. Update Windows

  • Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates to ensure you’re on the latest version, which can help improve performance and fix bugs.

6. Change Power Plan to High Performance

  • Go to Settings > System > Power & battery.

  • Under Power mode, select Best performance.

7. Turn off Background Apps

  • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

  • Scroll down to Background apps and toggle off apps you don’t need running in the background.

8. Disable Transparency Effects

  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects.

  • Turn off Transparency effects to improve performance.

9. Increase Virtual Memory

  • Right-click This PC, choose Properties, and go to Advanced system settings.

  • Under the Performance section, click Settings, then go to Advanced > Virtual Memory, and set a custom size.

10. Use Disk Cleanup

  • Type Disk Cleanup in the Start menu, and run it to remove temporary files, recycle bin contents, and other unnecessary files.

Following these steps should help improve the speed and overall performance of your Windows 11 system!