How to Fix Windows 11 Slowness in 5 Minutes

This guide outlines steps to fix windows 11 Slowness and improve the performance of a sluggish Windows 11 system. It’s important to note that these changes might affect certain functionalities, so proceed with caution and only disable features you’re sure you don’t use.

Disclaimer: Be mindful that some of the suggested adjustments might impact functionalities you rely on. It’s recommended to create a system restore point before proceeding in case you need to revert the changes.

Fix Windows 11 Lag and Slowness

1. Disable Permissions:

   • Access Settings > Privacy & security.
   • Under Windows permissions, disable all options (use with discretion as some provide security features).
   • Repeat for Speech, Inking & typing, Personalization, Diagnostics & feedback, and Activity history.
   • In Search permissions, keep “SafeSearch” on moderate but disable Cloud content search and History.
   • Go back to Windows permissions and disable options under “Searching Windows.”
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2. Manage App Permissions:

   • Disable Location, Camera, Microphone, Voice activation, Notifications, Account info, Phone calls, Email, Task messaging, Radios, Other devices, and Automatic file download (if you don’t use these features).

3. Disable Transparency Effects:

   • Go to Settings > Personalization.
   • Under Colors, disable “Transparency effects.”

4. Optimize Performance Settings:

   • Search for “sysdm.cpl” and open System Properties.
   • Go to Advanced > Performance > Settings.
   • Choose “Adjust for best performance>Custom” and enable “Show thumbnails instead of icons” and “Smooth edges of screen fonts.”
   • Click Apply and OK
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5. Manage Startup Apps:

   • Right-click the Start menu and select Task Manager.
   • Go to Startup and disable unwanted applications (e.g., Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, etc.)

6. Uninstall Unused Apps:

   • Search for “appwiz.cpl” to open Programs and Features.
   • Uninstall any programs you don’t recognize or use, especially Microsoft OneDrive if you don’t need it.

7. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Remember

This is a general guide, and the effectiveness might vary depending on your specific situation. If you’re unsure about any step, it’s advisable to consult a technician or search for more detailed instructions online.