How to Speed Up Your Computer Windows 11 in Easy Steps

Part 1: QUICK & NOVICE STEPS

Simple changes that make a Noticeable difference.

Restart your PC

^{Click Start > Power > Restart. A fresh start clears memory and stops minor issues.}

Close Unnecessary Apps

^{Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, end tasks you don’t need. Many apps run in the background.}

Turn Off Startup Apps

^{Settings > Apps > Startup. Disable apps you don’t need at startup.}

Free Up Disk Space

^{Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files. Remove unnecessary files and empty Recycle Bin.}

Keep windows Updated

^{Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. Updates include important performance improvements.}

Part 2: ADVANCED & INTERMEDIATE STEPS

More in-depth tweaks for better performance.

Adjust Visual Effects

^{Press Win + R, Then type sysdm.cpl and press Enter. Go to Advanced > Performance > Settings. Choose “Adjust for best performance” or customize the effects.}

Optimize Power Settings

^{Go to: Control Panel > hardware and Sound > Power Options. Select High performance (on desktops/laptops).}

Manage Virtual Memory

^{Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl > Advanced > Performance (Settings) > Advanced > Change. Ensure “Automatically manage” is checked.}

Disable Background Apps

^{Go to: Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Uninstall apps you don’t use and disable background activity.}

Run Disk Cleanup & Optimize Drives

^{Search “Disk Cleanup” and select your drive. Also search Defragment and Optimize Drives” and click Optimize for each of your drives.}

Check for Malware

^{Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Quick scan. Remove any threats found.}