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. Kaomi ma ka Huli i kaʻoni a me keʻano Performance monitor. E kaomi ma luna o Open, e like me ka mea i hōʻike ʻia.
2. From the left pane, click on Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on System kau.
4. Kaomi ʻākau ma Hana Pūnaewele a ua koho Ka hoʻomaka ' from the context menu, as depicted.
The scan would run and collect data for 60 seconds.
5. After the test is completed, click on hoike in the left pane. Then, click on System in the right pane, as shown.
6. Ano, e kaomi ma luna System hana.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most hōʻike hou of the test you ran earlier.
8. I ka hōʻuluʻulu manaʻo section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
'Ōlelo Aʻo: You can read through other sections of the report to understand the performance of your computer comprehensively.
Hana 1: Hoʻomaka hou i kāu 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. Kāomi Nā kī Windows + X pu e wehe i ka Loaʻa ka loulou Ka 'ike no.
2. E koho Pākuʻi manakia mai ka papa inoa.
3. I ka keʻano o ka hanaʻana tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. Kaomi ʻākau ma ka kaʻina noi (ea Nā Pūʻulu Microsoft) that you do not need right now.
5. Kaomi ma Ka pau hana 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. Kaomi ma ka Huli i kaʻoni a me keʻano Na Makuahine panel. Bus E wehe.
2. Kaomi ma mana nā koho.
palapala aie: Hoʻonohonoho View by > Nā kiʻiona nui from the top right-hand corner, if you can’t see this option.
3. You will see three default power plans offered by Windows:
- mana Mea mālama mālama kālā: 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.
- Hoʻoponopono: 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 Auana: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. E koho i ka High Auana 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. Kāomi Nā kī Windows + I pu e wehe Kāu Mau koho Paʻamau mail app.
2. I ka System kaomi, e kaomi pūnaewele, e like me ka mea i hōʻike ʻia.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on Kahi Kūʻokoʻa waihona.
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.
palapala aie: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. Ano, e kaomi ma luna wehe i waihona shown highlighted.
6. ʻO ka hope, kaomi ma luna E hoomau i ka Wehe i nā pūnaewele hōʻoia hōʻoia.
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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. Kāomi Nā kī Windows + X i ka manawa like e wehe ai i ka Kuhi Quick Ka 'ike no.
2. Kaomi ma Nā polokalamu a me nāʻano mai ka papa inoa.
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the ʻekolu'āpana for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. Translucent TB.
4. Kaomi ma Uninstall.
5. Kaomi ma Uninstall 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. Kaomi ma ka Huli i kaʻoni a me keʻano systempropertiesadvanced.exe.
2. A laila, kaomi ma luna o Open, e like me ka mea i hōʻike ʻia.
3. Malalo o i hoʻomaka me kaomi, e kaomi Kāu Mau koho Paʻamau i ka Auana pauku.
4. I ka Nā Kiʻi Pōʻa kaomi, e kaomi E hoʻoponopono no ka hana maikaʻi.
5. A laila, koho Pili> OK e mālama i nā loli.
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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. Hoʻollo Nā Pūnaewele Pūnaewele window as you did in the previous method.
2. E kuapo i ka i hoʻomaka me kaomi a koho Kāu Mau koho Paʻamau malalo o Auana pauku.
3. I ka Pukaaniani koho, kaomi ma ka i hoʻomaka me papa.
4. A laila, kaomi ma luna o Hoʻololi… malalo o ʻike kamepiula hoomanao ana pauku.
5. Uncheck the box marked Hoʻoponopono i ka nui o ka faila paʻi no nā'ōpena.
6. Koho i kāu primary drive (ea C:) from the list and click on ʻAʻohe faila paging. A laila, kaomi ma luna hoʻonoho.
7. Kaomi ma ʻAe ma ka hōʻoia hōʻoia e ʻike ʻia.
8. A laila, kaomi ma luna o non-primary volume (ea D:) in the list of drives and select Ka nui dute.
10. Komo i ka Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
Nota 1: Enter the same value for both Nui mua a Ka nui ʻoi loa.
Nota 2: The paging size is ideally pālua the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. Kaomi ma hoʻonoho > OK.
12. E hoʻomaka hou 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. Pūkākūkā Windows is an inbuilt antivirus to protect Windows system from malware. To run a malware scan, follow the given steps:
1. Kaomi ma ka Huli i kaʻoni a me keʻano Palekana Windows. A laila, kaomi ma luna Open.
2. Kaomi ma Palekana Virus & Hooweliweli.
3. Kaomi ma Nā koho scan NineManga.com.
4. E koho ʻImi piha ae kaomi ma Scan NineManga.com kēia manawa.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on E hoʻomaka i nā hana, 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. Kaomi ma ka Huli i kaʻoni a me keʻano Wehewehe ʻana and Optimize Drives. A laila, kaomi ma luna E wehe.
2. E koho i ka a holo you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. Drive (D:)
3. A laila, kaomi ma luna o Optimize, e like me ka mea i hōʻike ʻia.
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Hanana 11: Hoʻohou i ka Windows
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. Hoʻollo Kāu Mau koho Paʻamau & kaomi ma luna ʻO Windows Update i ka pane hema.
2. A laila, kaomi ma luna o E hoʻopaʻa i nā mea hou.
3. If there is any update available, click on Hoʻoiho & hoʻouka.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on Hana hou 'ānō 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 Luna pule from search bar, as shown.
2. Kaomi pālua ma O Keaukaha eg Nā mea hoʻohui pūnaewele that are outdated.
3. Kaomi ʻākau ma ka mea hoʻokele kahiko (ea ʻO Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe mea hoʻopili).
4. A laila, kaomi ma luna o Hōʻike i ka mea hoʻokele from the context menu, as shown.
5. Kaomi ma Huli maʻalahi i nā mea hoʻokele.
Let the scan run and find the mea hoʻokele hou loa a me kāu uila.
6A. If updates are available, the system will install them automatically.
6B. If not, you will be notified about the same via Ua hoʻokomo mua ʻia nā mea hoʻokele maikaʻi loa no kāu kelepona palapala.
7. After updating, click on kokoke.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. Kāomi Nā kī Windows + I i ka manawa like e wehe ai i ka Kāu Mau koho Paʻamau mail app.
2. Kaomi ma ʻO Windows Update i ka pane hema.
3. A laila, kaomi ma luna o Nā koho kūlana kiʻekiʻe, shown highlighted.
4. Kaomi ma Hoʻopau koho malalo o Nā koho'ē aʻe.
5. E koho i ka Hōʻano hou o ka Keaukaha koho.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on Hoʻoili a hoʻokomo pihi.
7. E hoʻomaka hou 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. Kaomi ma ka Huli i kaʻoni a me keʻano Kāu Mau koho Paʻamau. Bus E wehe.
2. I ka System kaomi, e kaomi pūnaewele.
3. Click on the switch ke lele no ka mea, Kelepona Paʻa e huli aku.
4. A laila, kaomi ma luna o ka e kuhikuhi pono ana ka pua i ka Kelepona Paʻa tile.
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 Hoʻomaʻemaʻe ʻakomi mea hoʻohana.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- Holo i ka ʻike pūnaewele 'O ka pinepine
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for Ka lōʻihi.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for Ka lōʻihi.
8. ʻO ka hope, kaomi ma luna E holo i ka Storage Sense i kēia manawa pihi i hōʻike ʻia.
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