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!
Windows 11 PC 속도를 높이는 방법
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. 클릭 검색 아이콘 및 유형 퍼포먼스 모니터. 를 클릭하십시오 엽니다, 보여진 바와 같이.
2. From the left pane, click on Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on 설정할 수 있습니다.
4. 마우스 오른쪽 버튼으로 시스템 성능 선택 스타트 from the context menu, as depicted.
The scan would run and collect data for 60 seconds.
5. After the test is completed, click on 보고서 in the left pane. Then, click on in the right pane, as shown.
6. 이제 클릭하십시오. 성능.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most 최근 보고서 of the test you ran earlier.
8. 에서 요약 section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
참고 : You can read through other sections of the report to understand the performance of your computer comprehensively.
방법 1: PC 다시 시작
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. 프레스 Windows + X 키 오픈을 위해 함께 빠른 링크 메뉴를 선택합니다.
2. 선택 태스크 매니저 다시 한번 확긴한다
3. 에서 프로세스 tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. 마우스 오른쪽 버튼으로 신청 절차 (예 : Microsoft 팀) that you do not need right now.
5. 을 클릭 종료 태스크 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. 클릭 검색 아이콘 및 유형 Control 패널. 딸깍 하는 소리 여십시오.
2. 을 클릭 출력 옵션 .
주의 사항: 설정 관측 by > 큰 아이콘 from the top right-hand corner, if you can’t see this option.
3. You will see three default power plans offered by Windows:
- 출력 절약형: 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.
- 균형이 잡힌 자: 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.
- 높은 퍼포먼스: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. 를 선택합니다 높은 퍼포먼스 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. 프레스 Windows + I 키 함께 열기 위해 설정 응용 프로그램.
2. 에서 탭을 클릭하십시오. 스토리지, 보여진 바와 같이.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on 일시적인 파일.
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.
주의 사항: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. 이제 클릭하십시오. 제거 파일 shown highlighted.
6. 마지막으로 계속 FBI 증오 범죄 보고서 파일 삭제 확인 프롬프트.
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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. 프레스 Windows + X 키 동시에 여는 바로 가기 메뉴를 선택합니다.
2. 을 클릭 앱 및 기능 다시 한번 확긴한다
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the 3 도트 for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. 반투명결핵.
4. 을 클릭 제거.
5. 을 클릭 제거 in the prompt to confirm.
6. Repeat the process for all 원치 않는 앱.
방법 7: 시각 효과 비활성화
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. 클릭 검색 아이콘 및 유형 시스템속성고급.exe.
2. 그런 다음 엽니다, 보여진 바와 같이.
3. 아래에 Advnaced 탭을 클릭하십시오. 설정 FBI 증오 범죄 보고서 퍼포먼스 안내
4. 에서 시각 효과 탭을 클릭하십시오. 최상의 성능을 위해 조정.
5. 그런 다음 적용> 확인 변경 사항을 저장합니다.
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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. 쏘다 시스템 속성 window as you did in the previous method.
2.로 전환 Advnaced 탭을 선택 설정 아래에 퍼포먼스 안내
3. 에서 성능 옵션 창은 클릭 Advnaced 탭.
4. 그런 다음 변화… 아래에 온라인 메모리 안내
5. Uncheck the box marked 모든 드라이브의 페이징 파일 크기를 자동으로 관리합니다.
6. 선택 기본 드라이브 (예 : C:) from the list and click on 페이징 파일 없음. 그런 다음 세트.
7. 을 클릭 가능 표시되는 확인 프롬프트에서.
8. 그런 다음 non-primary volume (예 : D:) in the list of drives and select 사용자 정의 크기.
10. 를 입력 Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
1 참고 : Enter the same value for both 초기 크기 와 최대 크기.
2 참고 : The paging size is ideally 두번 the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. 을 클릭 세트 > OK.
12. 다시 시작 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 Defender를 is an inbuilt antivirus to protect Windows system from malware. To run a malware scan, follow the given steps:
1. 클릭 검색 아이콘 및 유형 Windows 보안. 그런 다음 엽니다.
2. 을 클릭 바이러스 및 위협 방지.
3. 을 클릭 스캔 옵션.
4. 선택 전체 검색 그리고 클릭 지금 검색.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on 시작 작업, 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. 클릭 검색 아이콘 및 유형 조각 모음 and Optimize Drives. 그런 다음 여십시오.
2. 를 선택합니다 드라이브 you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. 드라이브(D:)
3. 그런 다음 최적화, 보여진 바와 같이.
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방법 11: Windows 업데이트
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. 쏘다 설정 & 클릭 Windows Update를 왼쪽 된 창에서.
2. 그런 다음 업데이트 확인.
3. If there is any update available, click on 다운로드 및 설치.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on 지금 다시 시작 to implement the update.
방법 12: 오래된 드라이버 업데이트
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 기기 관리자 from search bar, as shown.
2. 더블 클릭 드라이버 예 네트워크 어댑터 that are outdated.
3. 마우스 오른쪽 버튼으로 오래된 드라이버 (예 : 리얼텍 RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe 어댑터).
4. 그런 다음 드라이버 업데이트 표시된 대로 상황에 맞는 메뉴에서
5. 을 클릭 드라이버 자동 검색.
Let the scan run and find the 최신 드라이버 당신의 장치를 위해.
6A. If updates are available, the system will install them automatically.
6B. If not, you will be notified about the same via 귀하의 장치에 가장 적합한 드라이버가 이미 설치되어 있습니다 메시지.
7. After updating, click on 닫기.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. 프레스 Windows + I 키 동시에 여는 설정 응용 프로그램.
2. 을 클릭 Windows Update를 왼쪽 된 창에서.
3. 그런 다음 고급 옵션, shown highlighted.
4. 을 클릭 선택적 업데이트 아래에 추가 옵션.
5. 를 선택합니다 드라이버 업데이트 옵션을 선택합니다.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on 다운로드 및 설치 버튼을 클릭합니다.
7. 다시 시작 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. 클릭 검색 아이콘 및 유형 설정. 딸깍 하는 소리 여십시오.
2. 에서 탭을 클릭하십시오. 스토리지.
3. Click on the switch 비녀장 for 저장 감지 켜려면.
4. 그런 다음 오른쪽을 가리키는 화살표 FBI 증오 범죄 보고서 저장 감지 타일.
5. Here, check the box marked 임시 시스템 및 앱 파일을 자동으로 정리하여 Windows를 원활하게 실행.
6. Tun on the toggle under 자동 사용자 콘텐츠 정리.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- 스토리지 센스 실행 진동수
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for 지속.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for 지속.
8. 마지막으로 지금 Storage Sense 실행 button shown highlighted.
권장 사항 :
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