15 ways to optimize Windows 11 to make your computer run faster

In this article, TipsMake will show you 15 ways to optimize Windows 11 to make your computer work faster!

1. Why is it necessary to optimize Windows 11?

Windows 11 is currently the latest operating system from Microsoft. Not only does it design a completely new interface, but it also provides users with more advanced features.

However, upgrading to Windows 11 can make your computer or laptop slower than before the upgrade. Therefore, you should know some ways to optimize Windows 11 so that your device works as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Windows 11 is the latest operating system version from Microsoft.

2. Instructions on how to optimize Windows 11 to make your computer run smoother

Free up storage space

If your laptop or computer has little storage space, this can be a reason for your computer to be slow and lagging. You can use the Storage Sense feature   built into Windows 11 to manage your device's memory, or you can free it yourself by following these steps:

1. Step 1:  Click the  Start button  on the Taskbar and select  Settings .

1. Step 2:  In the left column, click on  System , then select  Storage  in the right pane.

1. Step 3:  Select  Temporary files  to see a list of files in folders on the device.

1. Step 4:  Check the list again and select the data you want to delete, click the  Remove files button . You can return to  Storage  to delete other files.

Delete unused programs

There are countless applications on the system after updating Windows 11, including applications that you have never used or applications that you downloaded but no longer need to use.

These applications not only take up memory but can also run silently in the background, making your computer slow and easily heat up. Therefore, you need to delete these applications to improve the performance of your Windows 11 computer. Follow these steps:

1. Step 1:  Click the  Start button  on the Taskbar and select  Settings.

1. Step 2:  In the left column, select  Apps , then select  Apps & features  in the right column.

1. Step 3:  Select the applications that you do not need to use, select the  three-dot icon  on the right and click  Uninstall  to delete.

Defragment hard drive

The hard drive defragmentation feature helps you reorganize files so your computer will need less time to access data, thereby operating more quickly. Please follow these steps:

1. Step 1:  Click the  Start button  on the Taskbar and find  Defragment and Optimize Drives , then open the application.

1. Step 2: The Optimize Drives  window   will open and show you a list of hard drives on the device. You just need to select a hard drive and click the  Optimize  button to defragment the hard drive.

1. Step 3:  After the process is completed, repeat the above step with the remaining hard drives and restart the computer!

Note:  If your device is using an SSD, you should not defragment it because it will reduce the lifespan of your SSD.

Use Windows Debloater

There are some programs and services that you cannot delete in the usual way, you can use  Windows 10 Debloater software  to delete these programs and services. Please follow these steps:

1. Step 1:  Click the  Start button  on the Taskbar and find  Windows PowerShell  and click run.

1. Step 2:  Then enter the command  'iwr -useb https://git.io/debloat|iex'  and press  Enter  to download the program.

1. Step 3:  Then delete unnecessary applications and services and restart the computer.

Turn off transition effects

Windows 11 is equipped with transition effects to make the user interface more unique and attractive. However, if your device has limited memory, these effects will make your device slow and often lag. Please follow these steps to turn it off!

1. Step 1:  Click the  Start button and select Visual effects  settings  .

1. Step 2:  You can turn off  Transparency effects  and  Animation effects mode  with the switch on the side.

1. Step 3 : Press the  Windows key  on the keyboard, find  'view advanced'  and select  View Advanced System Settings .

1. Step 4:  Select  Advanced  and click  Settings in the Performance  section  . Then click  Adjust for best performance  >  Apply  then OK to complete.

Switch to a high-performance power plan

Power Plan  is a function that manages the power consumption of your device. Normally it will be set in balanced  mode . But if you can plug your device in at any time, you can switch to a more efficient power mode for maximum performance.

1. Step 1:  Open  Search  on the taskbar and enter  Power  Plan  in the search box. After displaying the results, click  Choose a Power Plan.

1. Step 2:  When the window opens, select the  High Performance item  (click  Create a power plan  in the left side bar if you do not see the  High Performance item ). If you play games, you can choose  Driver Booster Power Plan  !

1. Step 3:  Then, click  Change Plan Settings  and then select  Change Advanced Power Settings . Finally, make sure the minimum and maximum processor percentage is  100  in the  Processor Power Management section.

Turn off auto-start applications

The more applications you install on your computer, the longer it will take for you to start Windows. Stop auto-starting applications on Windows 11 with these steps:

1. Step 1:  Select  Start  on the  Taskbar , then select  Settings  and find  Apps  in the left column.

1. Step 2:  Then, click  Startup  in the right column.

1. Step 3:  Finally you will see all applications starting with the system, turn off applications that you do not need to use.

Turn off the startup program

Task Manager  allows you to view startup programs and also partly affects your computer's startup time. Follow these steps to disable unnecessary startup programs:

1. Step 1:  Press the key combination  Ctrl + Shift + Esc  to open the task manager.
2. Step 2:  Then select the  Startup tab , select the desired programs and select  Disable .

Turn on Storage Sense

Windows 11 retains the  Storage Sense feature  from the previous generation that monitors your device's storage while automatically freeing up space when required by deleting unwanted files. Make sure you still have this feature turned on!

1. Step 1:  Open  Settings  and select  System .

1. Step 2:  Select  Storage  then find  Storage Sense  and turn it on or click  Run Storage Sense Now  at the bottom of  Storage Sense  to turn it on.

Delete temporary files

When using a computer for a long time, the device can be cluttered with dozens of files including: images, temporary internet files, downloads, etc. If left for a long time, it will weigh down the memory. and makes your computer slow. Please delete them to make your device "breathe easier"!

1. Step 1:  Click  Start  on the Taskbar, select  Setting  >  Systems .
2. Step 2:  Select  Storage  >  Temporary Files .
3. Step 3:  Select the files you no longer need and click  Remove files.

Turn off notifications

Your laptop often shows annoying notifications during use. Luckily, Windows 11 supports you to turn off notifications to optimize your device. Follow these steps:

1. Step 1:  Select  Start  on the Taskbar and click the  Settings app  >  System .
2. Step 2:  Then select  Notifications  and find the applications you want to turn off notifications.

Turn off Game mode

To help you improve performance when playing games, Windows 11 is equipped with  Game Mode . But it is only convenient if you are a "gamer" with high gaming needs. If you only use your laptop for studying or working, you should completely turn off this mode.

Turning off Game Mode stops  the DVR  and other Xbox-related services in the background, keeping your computer running smoothly and quickly.

Turn off Game Mode if you don't need to play games

Turn off Notifications and Tips

While using the computer, sometimes notifications suddenly pop up, disrupting your work and study process. And maybe this is the reason why your device becomes laggy, please turn it off by following these steps:

Step 1:  Select  Settings  , then click  System  and then select  Notifications .

Step 2:  Turn off the  Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device  and  Get tips and suggestions when I use Windows options.

Do not install third-party anti-virus software

Users often tend to install third-party anti-virus software to protect their computers. But this view is completely wrong because Microsoft has upgraded security and  built-in Windows Security  is capable of protecting your device. So please delete or stop installing these software.

Built-in Windows Security will protect your computer well

Upgrade RAM/SSD

Please increase  your computer's RAM/SSD  so it can operate more powerfully and smoothly. If eligible, you should consider upgrading to an SSD if your device is using an HDD because the read/write speed of SSD is 5 times faster than HDD, helping to run programs faster, even starting  up  . faster.

After upgrading, you will immediately feel the difference in the speed of starting up your computer and running programs