Speed-up tips and tricks for Windows 11

1. How do you disable startup programs to boost boot speed?

Startup apps slow down system boot. Disable unnecessary ones via Task Manager.

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Startup tab → Right-click unwanted apps → Disable

2. How can you enable Fast Startup?

Fast Startup reduces boot time by saving system state to a file.

Control Panel → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → Enable “Turn on fast startup”

3. How do you uninstall unused apps and bloatware?

Removing unused apps saves space and improves responsiveness.

Settings → Apps → Installed apps → Uninstall unneeded apps

4. How can you use Storage Sense to clean temporary files?

Storage Sense automatically removes unnecessary files and frees space.

Settings → System → Storage → Storage Sense → Configure and enable

5. How do you update device drivers efficiently?

Keeping drivers up-to-date ensures optimal hardware performance.

Settings → Windows Update → Advanced options → Optional updates

6. How do you defragment or optimize drives?

Optimizing drives can improve read/write speed on traditional HDDs.

Search “Defragment and Optimize Drives” → Select drive → Optimize

7. How can you pause visual effects for better performance?

Disabling animations can make the system feel snappier on low-end machines.

System Properties → Advanced → Performance Settings → Adjust for best performance

8. How do you manage background apps to save resources?

Restricting background activity reduces CPU and RAM usage.

Settings → Apps → Installed Apps → Advanced options → Let this app run in background → Never

9. How do you disable Game Mode if not gaming?

Game Mode can reallocate resources inefficiently when not gaming.

Settings → Gaming → Game Mode → Toggle off

10. How do you clean the registry safely?

While manual registry edits are risky, using trusted tools can help clean cluttered entries.

Use apps like CCleaner (trusted source) with caution, and always back up first