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. Kliko në Ikona e kërkimit dhe lloji Performance monitor. Kliko në hapur, siç tregohet.
2. From the left pane, click on Data Collector Sets.
3. Then, double click on sistem vendosur.
4. Kliko me të djathtën në Performanca e sistemit dhe përzgjidhni fillim from the context menu, as depicted.
The scan would run and collect data for 60 seconds.
5. After the test is completed, click on Raportet in the left pane. Then, click on sistem in the right pane, as shown.
6. Tani, kliko në sistem performanca.
7. Among the list of reports, find the most raportin e fundit of the test you ran earlier.
8. Në përmbledhje section, you can find the processes which are hogging system resources labeled as Top Process Group.
Shënim: You can read through other sections of the report to understand the performance of your computer comprehensively.
Metoda 1: Rinisni kompjuterin tuaj
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. shtyp Windows + X keys së bashku për të hapur Lidhje e shpejte menu.
2. zgjedh Detyrë Menaxher nga lista.
3. Në proceset tab, you can see the applications and processes that are consuming a lot of memory resources.
4. Kliko me të djathtën në procesi i aplikimit (p.sh. Ekipet e Microsoft) that you do not need right now.
5. Kliko në fund detyrë 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. Kliko në Ikona e kërkimit dhe lloji Kontrolli panel. Click Open.
2. Kliko në Fuqija Opcionet.
shënim: Vendos Pamje by > Ikona të mëdha from the top right-hand corner, if you can’t see this option.
3. You will see three default power plans offered by Windows:
- Fuqija Kursimtar: 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.
- balancuar: 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.
- i lartë Performance: When connected to a power source, you require high performance to accomplish CPU-intensive tasks, this should be the first choice.
4. Zgjidhni i lartë 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. shtyp Tastet Windows + I së bashku për të hapur Cilësimet app.
2. Në sistem tab, klikoni mbi Ruajtje, siç tregohet.
3. Wait for Windows to scan your drives to identify temporary files & junk files. Then, click on I përkohshëm fotografi.
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.
shënim: Make sure you read the description of each file type to avoid deleting important data.
5. Tani, kliko në Heq fotografi shown highlighted.
6. Së fundi, klikoni mbi vazhdoj në Hiq skedarët kërkesë për konfirmim.
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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. shtyp Windows + X keys në të njëjtën kohë për të hapur Link të shpejta menu.
2. Kliko në Aplikacionet dhe veçoritë nga lista.
3. Scroll through the list of installed apps and click on the tre pika for the app that you want to uninstall. e.g. Translucent TB.
4. Kliko në Uninstall.
5. Kliko në 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. Kliko në Ikona e kërkimit dhe lloji systempropertiesadvanced.exe.
2. Pastaj, klikoni mbi hapur, siç tregohet.
3. Nën Avancuar tab, klikoni mbi Cilësimet në Performance seksion.
4. Në Efektet vizuale tab, klikoni mbi Rregullo për performancën më të mirë.
5. Pastaj, zgjidhni Aplikoni> OK për të ruajtur ndryshimet.
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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. Nisja Prona të sistemit window as you did in the previous method.
2. Kaloni në Avancuar tab dhe përzgjidhni Cilësimet sipas Performance seksion.
3. Në Dritarja e opsioneve të performancës, klikoni mbi Avancuar Tab.
4. Pastaj, klikoni mbi Ndrysho sipas Virtual kujtim seksion.
5. Uncheck the box marked Menaxho automatikisht madhësinë e skedarit të faqeve për të gjitha disqet.
6. Zgjidhni tuajin primary drive (p.sh. C:) from the list and click on Asnjë skedar paging. Pastaj, kliko në Set.
7. Kliko në Po në promptin e konfirmimit që shfaqet.
8. Pastaj, klikoni mbi non-primary volume (p.sh. D:) in the list of drives and select Madhësia e personalizuar.
10. Hyni në Paging size in MegaBytes (MB).
Shënim 1: Enter the same value for both Madhësia fillestare Madhësia maksimale.
Shënim 2: The paging size is ideally dy herë the size of your physical memory (RAM).
11. Kliko në Set > OK.
12. Rifillo, fillo përsëri 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. Kliko në Ikona e kërkimit dhe lloji Siguria e Windows. Pastaj, kliko në hapur.
2. Kliko në Mbrojtje nga viruset dhe kërcënimet.
3. Kliko në Opsionet e skanimit.
4. zgjedh Skanim i plotë dhe klikoni mbi Skanoje tani.
5. Let the scan be completed to get the report. Click on Filloni veprimet, 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. Kliko në Ikona e kërkimit dhe lloji Defragmentimi and Optimize Drives. Pastaj, kliko në Open.
2. Zgjidhni përzënë you want to defragment from the list of drives connected to your computer. e.g. Drive (D:)
3. Pastaj, klikoni mbi Jam optimist, siç tregohet.
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Metoda 11: Përditësoni Windows
Windows needs to be regularly updated to work flawlessly. Hence, to speed up Windows 11, update your Windows OS as follows:
1. Nisja Cilësimet & klikoni mbi Windows Update në pjesën e majtë.
2. Pastaj, klikoni mbi Kontrolloni për përditësime.
3. If there is any update available, click on Shkarkoni dhe instaloni.
4. Let the install be downloaded and installed. Click on Rifillo tani 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 Menaxher i pajisjes from search bar, as shown.
2. Klikoni dy herë mbi Shoferët p.sh. Adaptuesit e rrjetit that are outdated.
3. Kliko me të djathtën në outdated driver (p.sh. Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11 ac PCIe Përshtatës).
4. Pastaj, klikoni mbi Përditësoni shoferin from the context menu, as shown.
5. Kliko në Kërkoni automatikisht për shoferët.
Let the scan run and find the latest driver për pajisjen tuaj.
6A. If updates are available, the system will install them automatically.
6B. If not, you will be notified about the same via Drejtuesit më të mirë për pajisjen tuaj janë instaluar tashmë mesazh.
7. After updating, click on afër.
8. Repeat the above steps to update all outdated drivers to speed up Windows 11.
Method 12B: Through Windows Update Feature
1. shtyp Tastet Windows + I në të njëjtën kohë për të hapur Cilësimet app.
2. Kliko në Windows Update në pjesën e majtë.
3. Pastaj, klikoni mbi Opsione të avancuara, shown highlighted.
4. Kliko në Përditësime opsionale sipas Opsionet shtesë.
5. Zgjidhni Përditësimet e drejtuesit opsion.
6. Check the boxes for available driver updates and click on Shkarkoni dhe instaloni button.
7. Rifillo, fillo përsëri 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. Kliko në Ikona e kërkimit dhe lloji Cilësimet. Click Open.
2. Në sistem tab, klikoni mbi Ruajtje.
3. Click on the switch kunj për Ruajtja e Sense për ta aktivizuar atë.
4. Pastaj, klikoni mbi shigjeta që tregon djathtas në Ruajtja e Sense tjegull.
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 Pastrimi automatik i përmbajtjes së përdoruesit.
7. Configure settings according to your choice like
- Drejtoni sensin e ruajtjes frekuencë
- Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for Duration.
- Delete files in my Downloads folders if they haven’t been opened for Duration.
8. Së fundi, klikoni mbi Ekzekuto tani "Storage Sense". button shown highlighted.
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