1. Free Up Room in Storage

 Space

If your PC is running low on storage space, then it can be a cause of slow performing PC. Here’s how to free up storage space and speed up Windows 11:


  1. Launch the Start menu, search for Settings, and click on the Best match.
  2. Select System from the sidebar, and then click on the tab labeled Storage
  3. Click on Temporary files, and you’ll be shown a list of temporary files in different folders on your PC.
  4. Go through the list, and select the items that seem unnecessary. You can remove Windows Update Cleanup files and any unneeded files in the Downloads folder.
  5. Once you’ve made your selection click on Remove files.
  6. Go back to Storage, and remove unnecessary files in the remaining categories as well. Be careful not to delete any critical system files.
  7. Restart your system to let the changes take place.


2. Remove Any Unwanted 

Programs

It’s very common to have plenty of unused programs installed on your system. Software that may have been installed without your knowledge as part of a bundled installation or programs that you no longer require should be uninstalled. Removing these unnecessary programs can significantly impact the speed of your PC.




To remove unnecessary programs on your Windows 11 system:

  1. Launch the Start menu, search for Settings, and click on the Best match.
  2. Select Apps from the sidebar, and then click on the tab labeled Apps & features.
  3. Scroll the list of installed programs, and when you want to remove a specific program, select the three dots icon and click on Uninstall.
  4. After removing unnecessary programs, restart your PC.

3. Restart, Update

This is the easiest thing to do and it is one of those things that can help. First things first, check for any new updates by heading to the Settings menu ->Windows Update -> Check for updates. If there’s anything new you need to get, update, and then restart.


In case the system is up-to-date, there’s no harm in restarting it. This can help with random one-off issues that sometimes slow down your PC. One thing worth noting is that this is a temporary fix and you might need to look into more settings to avoid these problems from occurring again.

4. Debloat Windows 11

Debloating Windows 11 to improve the performance is another option you can try out. From disabling Cortana, uninstalling unnecessary packages and apps like OneDrive to removing services, it does everything with just a click.



The best part is that it also adjusts your privacy settings and stops all kinds of telemetry services in the background that are responsible for eating most of the system resources.

5. Add More Memory on Windows 11 (RAM/SSD Upgrade)

Increasing the RAM of a computer can help improve its performance and make it faster. You can also consider switching to an SSD if you are using a PC with a hard drive. Believe me, the difference in performance is simply day and night. I have been using an SSD on a 3rd-gen Intel i3 processor and Windows 11 runs flawlessly. A typical 5400 RPM hard drive has a read/write speed of 100MBps whereas a SATA SSD offers a read/write speed of 500MBps. It’s a massive jump of 5x and you will experience the change in boot time, app opening, and overall interaction with OS elements.




If you are using an older desktop or laptop then you can check out some of the best SSDs to buy. So, to make Windows 11 run faster after all the software optimization even on dated processors, you should get an SSD. I would go as far as to say that you should not be using Windows on an HDD!