Make Windows 11 Faster: 12 Safe Tweaks That Actually Work A practical, no-bloat guide for laptops & desktops. Save, optimize, and...
Make Windows 11 Faster: 12 Safe Tweaks That Actually Work
A practical, no-bloat guide for laptops & desktops. Save, optimize, and speed up Windows 11 today.
1) Disable Startup Apps
Too many startup programs slow down boot time.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
- Go to Startup apps
- Right-click items you don’t need → Disable
2) Turn On Storage Sense (Auto-Clean)
- Settings → System > Storage
- Toggle Storage Sense → click it & configure automatic cleanup
3) Turn Off Visual Effects
- Press Windows + R, type
sysdm.cpl→ Enter - Advanced tab → Performance > Settings
- Select Adjust for best performance (optionally re-enable “Smooth edges of screen fonts”)
4) Limit Background Apps
- Settings > Apps > Installed apps
- Pick an app → Advanced options
- Under Background app permissions, choose Never
5) Disable Unneeded Services (Safe List)
Only disable services you recognize. Safe candidates:
- SysMain (Superfetch)
- Windows Search (only if you rarely search)
- Connected User Experiences and Telemetry
- Press Windows + R, type
services.msc→ Enter - Right-click service → Properties → Startup type: Disabled → Stop
6) Clean Temp & Windows Update Files
Disk Cleanup:
- Press Windows + R, type
cleanmgr - Select your system drive (usually C:) → check Temporary files, Windows Update Cleanup, Thumbnails → OK
Manual temp folders (skip files in use):
%temp%
temp
prefetch
7) Update Windows & Drivers
- Settings > Windows Update → install all updates
- Device Manager → right-click hardware → Update driver
8) Use High Performance Power Plan
- Press Windows + R, type
powercfg.cpl→ Enter - Select High performance (or Ultimate performance if available)
9) Trim/Optimize Drives
- Search Defragment and Optimize Drives
- Select your drive → Optimize (SSD = Trim; HDD = Defrag)
10) Remove Bloatware You Don’t Use
Settings > Apps > Installed apps → Uninstall unused items (e.g., Xbox Game Bar, Widgets, Teams if unused).
11) Turn Off Unused Sync
Settings > Accounts > Windows backup (or Sync your settings) → disable what you don’t need.
12) Advanced Health Repair (Optional)
Run these in Command Prompt (Admin) to repair system files:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Network sluggish? Try a safe stack reset (you’ll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi):
netsh winhttp reset proxy
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns
FAQ
Q: Will these steps affect gaming?
A: Yes—less background load, better frame pacing. Keep your GPU driver updated.
Q: Is it safe to disable services?
A: Only disable the listed non-critical ones. If something breaks, set them back to their previous startup type.
Q: My PC still feels slow. What next?
A: Check Task Manager → Processes & Performance. If disk is 100% on HDD, consider upgrading to an SSD. If RAM is constantly 90%+, add memory.
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