Windows 11 offers many new features and improvements over its predecessor, but it can still suffer from performance issues. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you optimize the performance of your Windows 11 system, along with detailed instructions on how to perform each task:
- Keep your Windows 11 up to date: Microsoft releases regular updates for Windows 11 that often include performance improvements and bug fixes. Make sure you are always running the latest version of Windows 11 to take advantage of these improvements. To check for updates, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Click on the "Check for updates" button to check for any available updates.
- Disable unnecessary background apps: Many apps run in the background and consume system resources, even when you're not using them. To disable background apps, go to Settings > Privacy > Background apps. Turn off the toggle switch for any apps that you do not want running in the background.
- Remove unwanted programs and files: Unwanted programs and files can slow down your system and take up valuable disk space. Go to the Control Panel and use the Programs and Features applet to remove any programs you don't need. Use Disk Cleanup to delete unnecessary files. To open Disk Cleanup, type "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and select the program. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select the files you want to delete.
- Clear your temp files: Temporary files can accumulate on your system and slow it down. Use the Disk Cleanup tool to clear your temp files. To open Disk Cleanup, type "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and select the program. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select the files you want to delete.
- Manage Startup items: Many programs are set to run automatically when you start your computer. This can slow down the startup process. Go to the Task Manager and click on the Startup tab to manage your startup items. Right-click on any item you want to disable, and then select "Disable."
- Run Disk Defragmenter: Disk Defragmenter rearranges the data on your hard drive to improve performance. Open the Disk Defragmenter app and run it regularly. To open Disk Defragmenter, type "Defragment" in the search bar and select the program. Select the drive you want to defragment, and then click on the "Optimize" button.
- Use the built-in performance troubleshooters: Windows 11 includes a number of performance troubleshooters that can help identify and fix performance issues. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot to run the troubleshooters. Select the troubleshooter you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
