6 tips to help your Windows 11 computer run quickly

Windows 11 has improved performance a lot compared to Windows 10. But after a period of experiencing Windows 11 on the computer, many users experience stuttering and lag.

Especially users who install Windows 11 on unsupported devices. Next, I will show you how to speed up Windows 11 for smoother use.

Tip 1. Stop background programs and applications

During the process of using the computer, there will be some applications running in the background even though we do not need to use them. In this case, we should turn off those unnecessary applications, because they also take up disk space and CPU, making the computer slow down.

Step 1:  You can use the settings icons available on your device to open  Settings or use the Windows + I   key combination  to open settings on Windows 11  Select  Apps & Futures.

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Step 2:  Select the application you want to stop running in the background, Click the  3-dot icon > Advanced options.

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Step 3:  Go to  Let this app run in background > Never.

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Tip 2. Uninstall unnecessary programs and applications

Uninstalling unnecessary application programs is also a way to reduce disk space on your computer as well as avoid these unnecessary applications running in the background.

Step 1:  Open  Settings  or use  the Windows + I  key combination to open settings on Windows 11  Select  Apps & Futures.

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Step 2:  Select the application you want to stop running in the background, Click the  3-dot icon > Uninstall.

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Step 3:  Select  Uninstall.

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Tip 3. Delete junk files and temporary files

Cleaning up junk files and temporary files also contributes to freeing up your computer's memory capacity. This also positively impacts computer performance.

Step 1:  Press the Windows + R key combination  Enter the keyword  "%temp%" > OK.

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Step 2:  Press  Ctrl + A  to select all files  >  Press  Delete  on the keyboard to delete all files.

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Tip 4. Change system performance settings

Switching to high-performance power mode will help your computer achieve maximum performance.

Step 1:  Press the  Windows key , enter  Power Plan  in the search bar  > Choose Power Plan.

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Step 2:  Select  High Performance > Change plan settings.

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Step 3:  Select  Processor Power Management  and ensure that  On battery  and  Plugged in  are both  100% > OK.

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Tip 5. Change power consumption mode

Step 1:  Open  Settings  or use  the Windows + I  key combination to open settings on Windows 11  > System > Power & battery.

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Step 2:  Select  Power mode.

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Step 3:  Select  Best performance.

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Tip 6. Upgrade hardware

Note:  Before you want to upgrade your hardware, you should check your computer's specifications to see if the device supports the upgrade or not before deciding.

Over time, computer hard drives often have slower data processing speeds and heat up quickly. Therefore, you can consider upgrading your computer hardware as the last resort to increase your computer's performance. 

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You can use an SSD hard drive to replace the HDD you are using on your computer. Because SSD has fast data processing speed, it helps your computer run faster.

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So I've shared how to speed up Windows 11. In addition, if you use a laptop or computer to do graphics, you should upgrade your RAM to at least 8GB. Because upgrading RAM is also a way to quickly increase the data processing speed of your computer. Wish you success and don't forget to click Like and share to support me.

Update 11 January 2024
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