The most typical computer user frustration, or whatever you want to call it, is probably a computer that is too slow. Here are some potential causes of your Windows 11 computer's sluggishness and what you can do about them right away. 

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Why Is Windows 11 So Slow?

To begin with, be aware that a slow PC is a very typical symptom. However, it's a fairly vague term that could refer to anything, including broken hardware, software bugs, or even something completely unrelated like a bad internet connection.

 

Every sluggish computer has a different root cause. However, there are numerous other causes that could each manifest as a speed issue in Windows 11.

Any of the following could be to blame: 

  1. There are too many programs actively running
  2. One or more apps are hogging all the memory
  3. You're running too low on free storage space
  4. The OS or a device driver contains an unresolved bug.
  5. There's an issue with your connection to the internet
  6. Your hardware can't keep up  

Those things could produce the following symptoms (this is not an exhaustive list):

  1. Programs take a long time to open (or never open at all)
  2. Menus or windows don't feel as snappy as they should
  3. Nothing works for several minutes after logging in to Windows
  4. Delayed mouse or keyboard actions
  5. Choppy audio or video streaming
  6. Downloads stall or web pages don't fully finish loading

How to Fix Windows 11 Running Slow 

There are numerous ways to approach the issue of Windows 11 being slow because there are so many potential causes. Try out the easier options first by following these suggestions in the order they are provided.  

 

  • To stop background programs from consuming precious resources, restart your computer. In Windows 11, using the power button to enter the Start menu and selecting the Restart option will be the quickest way to accomplish this.

 

  • If there are any accessible Windows updates, install them. Performance problems can be brought on by defects, and the only way to address OS-level bugs is through Windows Update. 
  • Remove useless files. There may be a lot you can delete, depending on how you use your computer and how frequently you delete these kinds of files.

 

It's simple to forget that junk files are taking up too much space on your computer. If you have a lot, they may be using up so much storage that there isn't enough room on your hard drive to store them all.

 

Or, depending on where the files reside, they can be preventing one or more apps from operating smoothly, giving the impression that the computer is running slowly. With a web browser's cache, this is frequently the case.

 

  • Unneeded startup apps should be disabled. These are applications that Windows starts for you. The majority of apps may simply be opened manually when you need to utilize them, therefore you don't require this to occur.

 

You'll notice sluggishness every time your computer begins if many programs are attempting to launch simultaneously. Additionally, if you don't terminate them afterward, they'll keep consuming crucial resources like memory and CPU.

 

  • Disable extraneous visual effects that might have an influence on performance.

 

When windows open and close in Windows 11, animations are displayed, but they can be disabled if they're slowing things down. Disable the animation effects by going to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects.

 

Additionally, we advise switching the visual effects setting under Performance Options to Adjust for best performance (alternatively, pick and choose which effects to disable from that screen). By using the following command from Windows Search or Run (WIN+R), you can locate that choice:

 

  • Turn off any services or applications that aren't now necessary. Task Manager is the greatest tool for this. For more information, see our article on how to force-quit apps in Windows 11.

 

You have probably already closed the apps you aren't using, so this may seem obvious. But sometimes it doesn't work merely by clicking X. Due to the fact that some processes are still active in the background, Windows is being slowed down.

 

  • If you actually only mean that your searches are taking too long, you should troubleshoot Windows 11 Search not working. What you can try is described in that article.