Windows 11 · Windows
Speed up a Windows 11 PC
Source-checked About 10 minutes
Answer
Install updates, reduce startup and background load, free storage, scan for malware, and use the correct power mode. Avoid registry cleaners and one-click booster claims.
Start with the supported check
Install Windows and optional driver updates, then restart.
Apply the current setting
Disable unnecessary items in Task Manager > Startup apps.
Test the result
Use Storage settings to remove temporary files and keep adequate free space.
Escalate safely
Run a Microsoft Defender scan and choose the power mode that matches battery life versus performance.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the problem continues, note the exact error or device state and compare it with the linked Microsoft Support guidance before reinstalling, resetting, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform update.