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. Cliquez sur le Icône de recherche et le type Performance monitor. Cliquez sur Ouvert, comme montré.
2. Dans le volet de gauche, cliquez sur Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on Système défini.
4. Faites un clic droit sur La performance du système et sélectionnez Accueil from the context menu, as depicted.
The scan would run and collect data for 60 seconds.
5. After the test is completed, click on Rapports in the left pane. Then, click on Système in the right pane, as shown.
6. Maintenant, cliquez sur Système performant.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most rapport récent of the test you ran earlier.
8. dans le Résumé section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
Remarque: You can read through other sections of the report to understand the performance of your computer comprehensively.
Méthode 1 : Redémarrez votre 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. presse Touches Windows + X ensemble pour ouvrir le liens rapides menu.
2 Sélectionner Tâche Gérante de la liste.
3. dans le Le processus tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. Faites un clic droit sur le processus de demande (par exemple Microsoft Teams) that you do not need right now.
5. Cliquez sur Fin tâche 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. Cliquez sur le Icône de recherche et le type Control panneauCliquez sur Ouvrez-le.
2. Cliquez sur Puissance Options.
Notes: Ensemble Voir by > Grandes icônes from the top right-hand corner, if you can’t see this option.
3. You will see three default power plans offered by Windows:
- Puissance Épargnant: 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.
- Équilibré: 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.
- Haute Performance: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. Sélectionnez l' Haute 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. presse Touches Windows + I ensemble pour ouvrir Paramètres app.
2. dans le Système onglet, cliquez sur Stockage, comme montré.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on Temporaire fichiers.
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.
Notes: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. Maintenant, cliquez sur Effacer fichiers montré en surbrillance.
6. Enfin, cliquez sur Continuer dans l' Supprimer des fichiers invite de confirmation.
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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. presse Touches Windows + X simultanément pour ouvrir le Lien rapide menu.
2. Cliquez sur Applications et fonctionnalités de la liste.
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the trois points for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. TB translucide.
4. Cliquez sur Désinstaller.
5. Cliquez sur Désinstaller in the prompt to confirm.
6. Repeat the process for all applications indésirables.
Méthode 7 : Désactiver les effets visuels
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. Cliquez sur le Icône de recherche et le type systempropertiesadvanced.exe.
2. Cliquez ensuite sur Ouvert, comme montré.
3. En dessous de Avancé onglet, cliquez sur Paramètres dans l' Performance .
4. dans le Effets visuels onglet, cliquez sur Ajuster afin d'obtenir les meilleures performances.
5. Ensuite, sélectionnez Appliquer> OK enregistrer les modifications
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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. lancement Propriétés système window as you did in the previous method.
2. Passer à la Avancé onglet et sélectionnez Paramètres sous Performance .
3. dans le Fenêtre Options de performance, Cliquez sur le Avancé languette.
4. Cliquez ensuite sur Changement… sous Salle de conférence virtuelle Mémoire .
5. Uncheck the box marked Gérer automatiquement la taille du fichier d'échange pour tous les lecteurs.
6. Sélectionnez votre lecteur principal (par exemple C:) from the list and click on Aucun fichier d'échange. Cliquez ensuite sur Ensemble.
7. Cliquez sur Oui dans l'invite de confirmation qui s'affiche.
8. Cliquez ensuite sur non-primary volume (par exemple D:) in the list of drives and select Taille personnalisée.
10. Entrez le Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
Remarque 1: Enter the same value for both Dimension initiale ainsi que La taille maximale.
Remarque 2: The paging size is ideally deux fois the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. Cliquez sur Ensemble > OK.
12. Recommencer 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. Cliquez sur le Icône de recherche et le type sécurité windows. Cliquez ensuite sur Ouvert.
2. Cliquez sur Protection contre les virus et les menaces.
3. Cliquez sur Options de numérisation.
4 Sélectionner Analyse complète et cliquez sur Scanne maintenant.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on Lancer des actions, 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. Cliquez sur le Icône de recherche et le type Défragmenter and Optimize Drives. Cliquez ensuite sur Ouvrez-le.
2. Sélectionnez l' motivation you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. Drive (D:)
3. Cliquez ensuite sur Optimiser, comme montré.
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Méthode 11: mettre à jour Windows
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. lancement Paramètres & cliquer sur Windows Update dans le volet de gauche.
2. Cliquez ensuite sur Vérifiez les mises à jour.
3. If there is any update available, click on Télécharger et installer.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on Redémarrez maintenant to implement the update.
Méthode 12: mise à jour des pilotes obsolètes
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 Gestionnaire de périphériques from search bar, as shown.
2. Double-cliquez sur conducteurs par exemple Cartes réseau that are outdated.
3. Faites un clic droit sur le conducteur obsolète (par exemple Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe adaptateur).
4. Cliquez ensuite sur Mettre à jour le pilote from the context menu, as shown.
5. Cliquez sur Rechercher automatiquement les pilotes.
Let the scan run and find the dernier pilote pour votre appareil.
6A. If updates are available, the system will install them automatically.
6B. If not, you will be notified about the same via Les meilleurs pilotes pour votre appareil sont déjà installés par voie électronique.
7. After updating, click on Fermer.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. presse Touches Windows + I simultanément pour ouvrir le Paramètres app.
2. Cliquez sur Windows Update dans le volet de gauche.
3. Cliquez ensuite sur Options avancées, affiché en surbrillance.
4. Cliquez sur Mises à jour facultatives sous Options additionelles.
5. Sélectionnez l' Mises à jour option.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on Téléchargez et installez .
7. Recommencer 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. Cliquez sur le Icône de recherche et le type ParamètresCliquez sur Ouvrez-le.
2. dans le Système onglet, cliquez sur Stockage.
3. Click on the switch basculer en Stockage Sense pour l'allumer.
4. Cliquez ensuite sur le flèche pointant vers la droite dans l' Stockage Sense tuile.
5. Here, check the box marked Assurez le bon fonctionnement de Windows en nettoyant automatiquement les fichiers système et d'application temporaires.
6. Tun on the toggle under Nettoyage automatique du contenu de l'utilisateur.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- Exécuter Storage Sense La fréquence
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for Durée.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for Durée.
8. Enfin, cliquez sur Exécutez Storage Sense maintenant bouton affiché en surbrillance.
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