Windows is known to get slower over time. So, it came as a surprise when some users raised concerns about Windows 11 slowing down already. There could be a long list of causes that could be behind this but thankfully, in each scenario, a handful of simple tweaks can significantly enhance system speed. A slow computer is less efficient. However, contrary to popular belief, Windows computers are not designed to slow down with time. If you notice your system is underperforming or apps are taking longer to launch, this could be due to a lack of system storage or an excessive number of background apps, or services. Today, we will guide you on how to speed up Windows 11 PCs. So, let us begin!
How to Speed Up Windows 11 PC
Many factors may affect the performance of your Windows 11 system. Hence, checking its performance through Performance Monitor is the first step to diagnosing the issue.
Diagnose Your System Through Performance Monitor
Performance monitor comes as an inbuilt tool in Windows OS. The tool monitors and identifies apps and processes that are slowing your computer down. Follow the given steps to run the Performance monitor:
1. Alklaku la Serĉu ikono kaj tajpu Performance monitor. Alklaku malfermita, kiel montrite.
2. From the left pane, click on Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on sistemo aro.
4. Dekstre alklaku Sistema Efikeco kaj elektu komenco from the context menu, as depicted.
The scan would run and collect data for 60 seconds.
5. After the test is completed, click on raportoj in the left pane. Then, click on sistemo in the right pane, as shown.
6. Nun, alklaku sistemo elfaro.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most freŝa raporto of the test you ran earlier.
8. En la resumo section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
Noto: You can read through other sections of the report to understand the performance of your computer comprehensively.
Method 1: Restart Your PC
Restarting the PC may seem like a simple thing to do but it acts as a band-aid solution to the problem. It will come in handy to reduce sluggish performance. as your computer performance improves drastically once it is rebooted.
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Method 2: End Unwanted Processes
Task manager is your go-to utility tool to monitor and control memory consumption.
1. Premu Windows + X keys kune malfermi la Rapida ligilo menuo.
2. Elektu tasko direktisto de la listo.
3. En la procezoj tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. Dekstre alklaku la aplikprocezo (ekz Microsoft-Teamoj) that you do not need right now.
5. Alklaku Fino tasko from the right-click menu, as illustrated below.
Method 3: Disable Startup Applications
Too many applications starting at the time of boot can hog up RAM and can cause Windows OS to slow down. Disabling them will speed up Windows 11. Read our exclusive guide on How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 11 here.
Method 4: Change Power Plan
Power options may not be that essential in a desktop setup but they could make a ton of difference when set properly on a laptop. To change Power settings, follow these steps:
1. Alklaku la Serĉu ikono kaj tajpu kontrolo panelo. klaku Malferma.
2. Alklaku potenco opcioj.
noto: Aro vido by > Grandaj ikonoj from the top right-hand corner, if you can’t see this option.
3. You will see three default power plans offered by Windows:
- potenco saver: This option gives you the longest battery life from your laptop at the sacrifice of performance. This is an option that should never be selected by desktop users because it would just impair performance while saving very little power.
- Ekvilibrigita: When a laptop is not plugged into a power source, this is the best alternative. As the name implies, it offers a decent mix between performance and battery life.
- alta elfaro: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. Elektu la alta elfaro power plan, as shown.
Method 5: Delete Temporary files
Lack of space on your Hard drive can also hinder the performance of your computer. To clean up junk files:
1. Premu Vindozo + I klavoj kune malfermi Agordoj app.
2. En la sistemo langeto, alklaku stokado, kiel montrite.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on temporal dosierojn.
4. Mark the checkbox for types of files and data that you no longer need e.g. Thumbnails, Temporary Internet Files, Microsoft Defender Antivirus & Delivery Optimization Files.
noto: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. Nun, alklaku forigi dosierojn shown highlighted.
6. Fine, alklaku daŭrigi en la Forigi dosierojn konfirmilo.
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Method 6: Uninstall Unused Programs
Unused apps can hog up RAM resources in the background. It is recommended to uninstall the application that is not used anymore to free up both storage and memory resources.
1. Premu Windows + X keys samtempe malfermi la Rapida Ligilo menuo.
2. Alklaku Apps kaj Trajtoj de la listo.
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the tri punktoj for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. Translucent TB.
4. Alklaku Malinstali.
5. Alklaku Malinstali in the prompt to confirm.
6. Repeat the process for all unwanted apps.
Method 7: Disable Visual Effects
Disabling visual effects can serve you in the long run while cutting down on RAM consumptions. This will also help speed up Windows 11 PC.
1. Alklaku la Serĉu ikono kaj tajpu systempropertiesadvanced.exe.
2. Tiam, alklaku malfermita, kiel montrite.
3. Sub Altnivelaj langeto, alklaku Agordoj en la elfaro sekcio.
4. En la Vidaj Efektoj langeto, alklaku Alĝustigu plej bonan rendimenton.
5. Tiam elektu Apliki> Bone savi ŝanĝojn.
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Method 8: Increase Virtual Memory
Virtual memory allows data in RAM to be offloaded to disc storage, accounting for the lack of physical memory in your system. It is a practical solution to the problem of high memory usage. This will certainly speed up Windows 11.
1. Ĵeto Sistemaj Proprietoj window as you did in the previous method.
2. Ŝanĝu al la Altnivelaj langeto kaj elektu Agordoj sub elfaro sekcio.
3. En la Fenestro pri Agordaj Elektoj, alklaku la Altnivelaj langeton.
4. Tiam, alklaku Ŝanĝi ... sub virtuala memoro sekcio.
5. Uncheck the box marked Pagi administras aŭtomate grandecon de paĝaj dosieroj por ĉiuj diskoj.
6. Elektu vian primary drive (ekz C:) from the list and click on Neniu foliumanta dosiero. Poste, alklaku fiksita.
7. Alklaku Jes en la konfirma prompto kiu aperas.
8. Tiam, alklaku non-primary volume (ekz D:) in the list of drives and select Propra grandeco.
10. Enigu la Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
Noto 1: Enter the same value for both Komenca grandeco kaj Maksimuma grandeco.
Noto 2: The paging size is ideally dufoje the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. Alklaku fiksita > OK.
12. Rekomenci your computer for changes to take effect.
Method 9: Run Virus & Malware scan
Your computer slowing down can be a symptom of a malware attack so it is advised to run an in-depth malware scan. Windows Defendanto is an inbuilt antivirus to protect Windows system from malware. To run a malware scan, follow the given steps:
1. Alklaku la Serĉu ikono kaj tajpu Windows Sekureco. Poste, alklaku malfermita.
2. Alklaku Protekto kontraŭ virusoj kaj minacoj.
3. Alklaku Skani opciojn.
4. Elektu Plena skanado kaj alklaku Skanu nun.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on Komencu agojn, if threats are found.
Method 10: Defragment Storage Drive
When data blocks or fragments that make up a file are spread across the hard disc, is is known as fragmentation. This occurs over time and causes the system to slow down. Defragmentation is the act of bringing these pieces together on the physical space of the hard disc, allowing Windows to access files more quickly. Alternately, to save space you can transfer more data to an external drive and retrieve it when needed. Read our List of Best External Hard Drive for PC Gaming here.
While Windows defragments your hard drive regularly, you can do it manually as well. Furthermore, new SSDs (Solid State Drives) do not require defragmentation, albeit you should do so on HDDs (Hard Disk Drive). Follow the given steps to speed up Windows 11 by defragmenting your drives:
1. Alklaku la Serĉu ikono kaj tajpu Defragmenti and Optimize Drives. Poste, alklaku Malferma.
2. Elektu la veturado you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. Drive (D:)
3. Tiam, alklaku optimizar, kiel montrite.
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Metodo 11: Ĝisdatigu Vindozon
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. Ĵeto Agordoj & alklaku Windows Update en la maldekstra panelo.
2. Tiam, alklaku Kontrolu ĝisdatigojn.
3. If there is any update available, click on Elŝutu kaj instalu.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on Rekomencu nun to implement the update.
Method 12: Update Outdated Drivers
Outdated drivers can also present themselves as obstructions and may slow down your computer. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update all system drivers by any of the following methods.
Method 12A: Through Device Manager Window
1. Type, search & launch Aparata direktisto from search bar, as shown.
2. Duoble alklaku ŝoforoj ekz Retradukiloj that are outdated.
3. Dekstre alklaku la malmoderna ŝoforo (ekz Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe adaptilo).
4. Tiam, alklaku Isdatigi ŝoforon from the context menu, as shown.
5. Alklaku Serĉi aŭtomate ŝoforojn.
Let the scan run and find the lasta pelilo por via aparato.
6A. If updates are available, the system will install them automatically.
6B. If not, you will be notified about the same via La plej bonaj peliloj por via aparato jam estas instalitaj mesaĝo.
7. After updating, click on Fermi.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. Premu Vindozo + I klavoj samtempe malfermi la Agordoj app.
2. Alklaku Windows Update en la maldekstra panelo.
3. Tiam, alklaku Altnivelaj opcioj, shown highlighted.
4. Alklaku Laŭvolaj ĝisdatigoj sub Pliaj ebloj.
5. Elektu la Ĝisdatigoj de ŝoforoj elekto.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on Elŝuti kaj instali butonon.
7. Rekomenci your Windows 11 PC for installation to take place successfully.
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Pro Tip: Automate Storage Maintenance using Storage Sense
Automating your storage maintenance will manage your temporary files on your behalf without user intervention. To enable Storage Sense, do as follows:
1. Alklaku la Serĉu ikono kaj tajpu Agordoj. klaku Malferma.
2. En la sistemo langeto, alklaku stokado.
3. Click on the switch ebligi por Stokado Sense turni ĝin.
4. Tiam, alklaku la sago indikanta dekstren en la Stokado Sense kahelo.
5. Here, check the box marked Keep Windows running smoothly by automatically cleaning up temporary system and app files.
6. Tun on the toggle under Aŭtomata purigado de enhavo de uzantoj.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- Ruli Storage Sense frekvenco
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for Daŭro.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for Daŭro.
8. Fine, alklaku Rulu Storage Sense nun butono montrita emfazita.
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