Speed Up Windows 11: 5 Settings

Five built-in settings that make a slow Windows 11 PC feel faster, no extra software needed.

1. Cut startup apps

Settings > Apps > Startup: turn off everything you don't need at boot.

Settings > Apps > Startup

2. Turn on Storage Sense

Settings > System > Storage > Storage Sense: ON, and run Cleanup recommendations.

Settings > System > Storage

3. Power mode

Settings > System > Power & battery > Power mode: Best performance (plugged in).

Power & battery > Best performance

4. Fewer animations

Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects > Animation effects: Off.

Accessibility > Visual effects

5. Update everything

Settings > Windows Update, and update your graphics driver.

FAQ

Do 'PC cleaner' apps help?

Rarely, and many are adware. The built-in tools above do the useful parts.

Still slow?

Check Task Manager for a program using CPU or memory, and consider an SSD if the PC still has a hard drive.