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. Egin klik gainean Bilatu ikonoa eta idatzi Performance monitor. klik on Ireki, erakusten den moduan.
2. From the left pane, click on Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on Sistema ezartzeko.
4. Egin klik eskuineko botoiaz gainean Sistemaren errendimendua eta hautatu start from the context menu, as depicted.
The scan would run and collect data for 60 seconds.
5. After the test is completed, click on Txostenak in the left pane. Then, click on Sistema in the right pane, as shown.
6. Orain, egin klik gainean Sistema errendimendu.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most azken txostena of the test you ran earlier.
8. In the Laburpena section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
Ohar: 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. Prentsa Windows + X keys elkarrekin irekitzeko Esteka azkarrak menu.
2. Aukeratu Task Manager zerrendatik.
3. In the Prozesuak tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. Egin klik eskuineko botoiarekin eskaera prozesua (adibidez, Microsoft taldeak) that you do not need right now.
5. Egin klik amaiera ataza 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. Egin klik gainean Bilatu ikonoa eta idatzi Kontrol panel. Egin klik Ireki.
2. Egin klik Power Aukerak.
Ohar: Ezarri ikusi by > Ikono handiak from the top right-hand corner, if you can’t see this option.
3. You will see three default power plans offered by Windows:
- Power 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.
- Orekatua: 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.
- High Performance: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. Aukeratu High Performance 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. Prentsa Windows + I teklak elkarrekin irekitzeko Ezarpenak aplikazioa.
2. In the Sistema fitxa, egin klik gainean Biltegiratzea, erakusten den moduan.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on Aldi baterako fitxategiak.
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.
Ohar: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. Orain, egin klik gainean Kendu fitxategiak shown highlighted.
6. Azkenik, egin klik Jarraitu in the Kendu fitxategiak berrespen-gonbita.
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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. Prentsa Windows + X keys aldi berean irekitzeko Quick Link menu.
2. Egin klik Aplikazioak eta ezaugarriak zerrendatik.
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the hiru puntu for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. Translucent TB.
4. Egin klik Desinstalatu.
5. Egin klik Desinstalatu in the prompt to confirm.
6. Repeat the process for all unwanted apps.
7. metodoa: Desgaitu Ikusmen Efektuak
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. Egin klik gainean Bilatu ikonoa eta idatzi systempropertiesadvanced.exe.
2. Ondoren, egin klik Ireki, erakusten den moduan.
3. Under Aurreratua fitxa, egin klik gainean Ezarpenak in the Performance atala.
4. In the Ikusizko efektuak fitxa, egin klik gainean Egokitu errendimendu onena lortzeko.
5. Ondoren, hautatu Aplikatu> Ados aldaketak gordetzeko.
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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. Launch Sistema-propietateak window as you did in the previous method.
2. Aldatu Aurreratua fitxa eta hautatu Ezarpenak pean Performance atala.
3. In the Errendimendu Aukeren leihoa, egin klik gainean Aurreratua fitxa.
4. Ondoren, egin klik Aldatu ... pean Virtual Memoria atala.
5. Uncheck the box marked Kudeatu automatikoki iragazteko fitxategien tamaina unitate guztientzat.
6. Aukeratu zure primary drive (adibidez, C:) from the list and click on Ez da paging fitxategia. Ondoren, egin klik gainean Ezarri.
7. Egin klik Bai agertzen den berrespen-gonbitan.
8. Ondoren, egin klik non-primary volume (adibidez, D:) in the list of drives and select Tamaina pertsonalizatua.
10. Sartu Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
Oharra 1: Enter the same value for both Hasierako tamaina Gehieneko tamaina.
Oharra 2: The paging size is ideally birritan the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. Egin klik Ezarri > OK.
12. Berrabiarazterik 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 Defender is an inbuilt antivirus to protect Windows system from malware. To run a malware scan, follow the given steps:
1. Egin klik gainean Bilatu ikonoa eta idatzi Windows segurtasuna. Ondoren, egin klik gainean Ireki.
2. Egin klik Birusen eta mehatxuen babesa.
3. Egin klik Eskaneatu aukerak.
4. Aukeratu Eskaneatze osoa eta klikatu Eskaneatu orain.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on Ekintzak hasi, 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. Egin klik gainean Bilatu ikonoa eta idatzi Desfragmentatu and Optimize Drives. Ondoren, egin klik gainean Ireki.
2. Aukeratu gidatzeko you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. Drive (D:)
3. Ondoren, egin klik Optimizatu, erakusten den moduan.
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11. metodoa: eguneratu Windows
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. Launch Ezarpenak & click on Windows Update ezkerreko panelean.
2. Ondoren, egin klik Egiaztatu eguneratzeak.
3. If there is any update available, click on Deskargatu eta instalatu.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on Berrabiarazi orain 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 Gailu kudeatzailea from search bar, as shown.
2. Egin klik bikoitza gainean gidariek adibidez Network moldagailu that are outdated.
3. Egin klik eskuineko botoiarekin outdated driver (adibidez, Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe Egokitzaile).
4. Ondoren, egin klik Eguneratu gidaria from the context menu, as shown.
5. Egin klik Bilatu automatikoki gidariak.
Let the scan run and find the latest driver zure gailurako.
6A. If updates are available, the system will install them automatically.
6B. If not, you will be notified about the same via The best drivers for your device are already installed mezua.
7. After updating, click on Itxi.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. Prentsa Windows + I teklak aldi berean irekitzeko Ezarpenak aplikazioa.
2. Egin klik Windows Update ezkerreko panelean.
3. Ondoren, egin klik Aukera aurreratuak, shown highlighted.
4. Egin klik Aukerako eguneratzeak pean Aukera gehigarriak.
5. Aukeratu Gidarien eguneratzeak aukera.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on Deskargatu eta instalatu botoia.
7. Berrabiarazterik 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. Egin klik gainean Bilatu ikonoa eta idatzi Ezarpenak. Egin klik Ireki.
2. In the Sistema fitxa, egin klik gainean Biltegiratzea.
3. Click on the switch toggle egiteko Biltegiratze zentzua aktibatzeko.
4. Then, click on the eskuinera begira dagoen gezia in the Biltegiratze zentzua teila.
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 Erabiltzaileen edukien garbiketa automatikoa.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- Exekutatu Storage Sense Frequency
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for Iraupena.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for Iraupena.
8. Azkenik, egin klik Exekutatu Storage Sense orain button shown highlighted.
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