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. Guji bogga Raadi raadi iyo nooca Performance monitor. Guji Open, sida ka muuqata.
2. Dhinaca bidixda, dhagsii Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on System dhigay.
4. Midig u guji Waxqabadka Nidaamka dooro 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 Wararka in the left pane. Then, click on System in the right pane, as shown.
6. Hadda, guji System waxqabadka.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most warbixintii ugu dambaysay of the test you ran earlier.
8. In Summary section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
Fiiro gaar ah: You can read through other sections of the report to understand the performance of your computer comprehensively.
Habka 1: Dib u bilaw PC gaaga
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. Saxiix Furayaasha Windows + X si wadajir ah loo furo Xiriir deg-deg ah menu.
2. Xulo Hawl Manager liiska.
3. In Habsocodsiinta tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. Midig-guji habka codsiga (tusaale ahaan Kooxaha Microsoft) that you do not need right now.
5. Guji End hawl 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. Guji bogga Raadi raadi iyo nooca Control guddi. Riix Furan.
2. Guji Power Options.
note: dejiso View by > Calaamado waaweyn 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.
- Isku dheellitirka: 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.
- Sare Performance: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. Xulo Sare 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. Saxiix Furayaasha Windows + I si wadajir ah loo furo Settings app.
2. In System tab, guji kaydinta, sida ka muuqata.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on Ku Meel Gaarka ah files.
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.
note: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. Hadda, guji saar files shown highlighted.
6. Ugu dambeyntii, dhagsii Continue ee Ka saar faylasha degdeg ah xaqiijinta.
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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. Saxiix Furayaasha Windows + X isku mar si loo furo Xiriirka Quick menu.
2. Guji Barnaamijyada iyo Noocyada liiska.
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the saddex dhibcood for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. Translucent TB.
4. Guji uninstall.
5. Guji 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. Guji bogga Raadi raadi iyo nooca systempropertiesadvanced.exe.
2. Dabadeed, dhagsii Open, sida ka muuqata.
3. Under Advanced tab, guji Settings ee Performance qaybta.
4. In Raadka Visual tab, guji Isku hagaajinta waxqabadka ugu wanaagsan.
5. Kadib, dooro Codso> Hagaag si loo badbaadiyo isbeddel.
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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. Buuxi Nidaamka Nidaamka window as you did in the previous method.
2. U wareeg Advanced tab iyo dooro Settings under Performance qaybta.
3. In Daaqada Fursadaha Waxqabadka, guji bogga Advanced tab.
4. Dabadeed, dhagsii Beddel ... under Virtual Xasuusta qaybta.
5. Uncheck the box marked Si taxadar leh u maamusee cabbirka faylka loo yaqaan 'paging file for all drives.
6. Xulo adiga primary drive (tusaale ahaan C:) from the list and click on Looma baahna fayl gareyn. Kadib, dhagsii set.
7. Guji Haa ee degdega xaqiijinta ee soo baxay.
8. Dabadeed, dhagsii non-primary volume (tusaale ahaan D:) in the list of drives and select Cabbirka Custom.
10. Gali Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
Fiiro 1: Enter the same value for both Cabbirka hore iyo Cabbirka ugu badan.
Fiiro 2: The paging size is ideally laba jeer the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. Guji set > OK.
12. Dib u bilow 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. Guji bogga Raadi raadi iyo nooca Windows Ammaanka. Kadib, dhagsii Open.
2. Guji Virus & Kahortagga halista.
3. Guji Kala soco xulashooyinka.
4. Xulo Baadhitaan buuxa iyo guji Muuqaal hadda.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on Ku bilow falalka, 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. Guji bogga Raadi raadi iyo nooca Defrag and Optimize Drives. Kadib, dhagsii Furan.
2. Xulo drive you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. Drive (D:)
3. Dabadeed, dhagsii tayadoodii, sida ka muuqata.
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Habka 11: Cusbooneysii Windows
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. Buuxi Settings & dhagsii Cusbooneysiin Windows gudaha bidixda bidix.
2. Dabadeed, dhagsii Hubi wixii cusbooneysiin ah.
3. If there is any update available, click on Soo dejiso oo rakib.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on Hadda dib u bilow 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 Maamulaha aaladda from search bar, as shown.
2. Laba jeer guji darawallada eg Adaputer-yada iskuxiran that are outdated.
3. Midig-guji outdated driver (tusaale ahaan Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe adabtarada).
4. Dabadeed, dhagsii Kaar wadaha from the context menu, as shown.
5. Guji Si toos ah uga raadi darawalada.
Let the scan run and find the latest driver qalabkaaga.
6A. If updates are available, the system will install them automatically.
6B. If not, you will be notified about the same via Darawalada ugu fiican ee qalabkaaga mar hore ayaa lagu rakibay farriin.
7. After updating, click on Close.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. Saxiix Furayaasha Windows + I isku mar si loo furo Settings app.
2. Guji Cusbooneysiin Windows gudaha bidixda bidix.
3. Dabadeed, dhagsii Doorashooyinka sare, shown highlighted.
4. Guji Cusbooneysiin ikhtiyaari ah under Doorashooyin dheeraad ah.
5. Xulo Cusbooneysiinta darawalka doorasho.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on Download iyo rakibi Badhanka.
7. Dib u bilow 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. Guji bogga Raadi raadi iyo nooca Settings. Riix Furan.
2. In System tab, guji kaydinta.
3. Click on the switch isbeddel waayo, Dareemidda Qalabka si ay u noqoto.
4. Dabadeed, dhagsii falaarta midig ku fiiqaysa ee Dareemidda Qalabka fargeetada.
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 Nadiifinta nuxurka isticmaale ee tooska ah.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- Daar Dareenka Kaydinta Frequency
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for Muddada.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for Muddada.
8. Ugu dambeyntii, dhagsii Orod Sense Kaydinta hadda button shown highlighted.
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