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. Kliknite na Ikona pretraživanja i vrsta Performance monitor. Kliknite na Otvoren, kao što je prikazano.
2. U lijevom oknu kliknite na Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on sistem postaviti.
4. Desnom tipkom miša kliknite Izvedba sustava i odaberite početni plan from the context menu, as depicted.
The scan would run and collect data for 60 seconds.
5. After the test is completed, click on Izvješća in the left pane. Then, click on sistem in the right pane, as shown.
6. Sada kliknite na sistem predstava.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most nedavno izvješće of the test you ran earlier.
8. U rezime section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
Bilješka: You can read through other sections of the report to understand the performance of your computer comprehensively.
Metoda 1: Ponovno pokrenite računalo
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. tisak Windows + X keys zajedno otvoriti Brza veza Izbornik.
2. odabrati Zadatak Voditelj s popisa.
3. U Procesi tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. Desnom tipkom miša kliknite Proces prijave (npr Microsoftovi timovi) that you do not need right now.
5. Kliknite na Kraj zadatak 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. Kliknite na Ikona pretraživanja i vrsta kontrola ploča, Klik Otvorena.
2. Kliknite na Vlast Opcije.
bilješke: Postavljeno Pogled by > Velike ikone from the top right-hand corner, if you can’t see this option.
3. You will see three default power plans offered by Windows:
- Vlast Štediša: 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.
- Uravnotežen: 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.
- visok Izvođenje: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. Odaberite visok Izvođenje 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. tisak Tipke Windows + I zajedno otvoriti Postavke app.
2. U sistem kliknite karticu skladištenje, kao što je prikazano.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on Privremen slika.
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.
bilješke: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. Sada kliknite na ukloniti slika shown highlighted.
6. Na kraju kliknite na nastaviti u Uklonite datoteke upit za potvrdu.
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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. tisak Windows + X keys istovremeno otvoriti Brzi Link Izbornik.
2. Kliknite na Aplikacije i značajke s popisa.
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the tri točke for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. Translucent TB.
4. Kliknite na Uninstall.
5. Kliknite na 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. Kliknite na Ikona pretraživanja i vrsta systempropertiesadvanced.exe.
2. Zatim kliknite na Otvoren, kao što je prikazano.
3. Pod, ispod napredan kliknite karticu Postavke u Izvođenje odjeljak.
4. U Vizualne efekte kliknite karticu Prilagodi za najbolju izvedbu.
5. Zatim odaberite Prijavite se> U redu za spremanje promjena.
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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. lansiranje Svojstva sustava window as you did in the previous method.
2. Prebacite se na napredan Karticu i odaberite Postavke pod Izvođenje odjeljak.
3. U Prozor mogućnosti izvedbe, Klikni na napredan Tab.
4. Zatim kliknite na Promijeni ... pod virtualan memorija odjeljak.
5. Uncheck the box marked Automatski upravljajte veličinom stranične datoteke za sve pogone.
6. Odaberite svoj primary drive (npr C:) from the list and click on Nijedna stranična datoteka. Zatim kliknite na Postaviti.
7. Kliknite na Da u upitu za potvrdu koji se pojavi.
8. Zatim kliknite na non-primary volume (npr D:) in the list of drives and select Prilagođena veličina.
10. Upišite Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
Napomena 1: Enter the same value for both Početna veličina i Maksimalna veličina.
Napomena 2: The paging size is ideally dvaput the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. Kliknite na Postaviti > OK.
12. Restart 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. Kliknite na Ikona pretraživanja i vrsta Sigurnost sustava Windows. Zatim kliknite na Otvoren.
2. Kliknite na Zaštita od virusa i prijetnji.
3. Kliknite na Opcije skeniranja.
4. odabrati Potpuno skeniranje i kliknite na Skeniraj sada.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on Započnite akcije, 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. Kliknite na Ikona pretraživanja i vrsta Defragmentacija and Optimize Drives. Zatim kliknite na Otvorena.
2. Odaberite voziti you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. Drive (D:)
3. Zatim kliknite na Optimizirajte, kao što je prikazano.
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Metoda 11: Ažurirajte Windows
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. lansiranje Postavke & kliknite na Windows Update u lijevom oknu.
2. Zatim kliknite na Provjerite ažuriranja.
3. If there is any update available, click on Preuzmite i instalirajte.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on Ponovo se sada 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 Upravitelj uređaja from search bar, as shown.
2. Dvaput kliknite na vozači npr Mrežni adapteri that are outdated.
3. Desnom tipkom miša kliknite outdated driver (npr Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe adapter).
4. Zatim kliknite na Ažuriraj upravljački program from the context menu, as shown.
5. Kliknite na Automatski tražite vozače.
Let the scan run and find the latest driver za vaš uređaj.
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 poruka.
7. After updating, click on Blizu.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. tisak Tipke Windows + I istovremeno otvoriti Postavke app.
2. Kliknite na Windows Update u lijevom oknu.
3. Zatim kliknite na Napredne opcije, shown highlighted.
4. Kliknite na Izborna ažuriranja pod Dodatne opcije.
5. Odaberite Ažuriranja upravljačkih programa opcija.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on Preuzmite i instalirajte tipku.
7. Restart 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. Kliknite na Ikona pretraživanja i vrsta Postavke, Klik Otvorena.
2. U sistem kliknite karticu skladištenje.
3. Click on the switch žabica za Skladištenje Sense uključiti ga.
4. Zatim kliknite na strelica koja pokazuje desno u Skladištenje Sense pločica.
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 Automatsko čišćenje korisničkog sadržaja.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- Pokrenite Storage Sense Frekvencija
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for Trajanje.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for Trajanje.
8. Na kraju kliknite na Pokrenite Storage Sense sada gumb prikazan označen.
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