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Windows 11 Running Slower After Recent Updates

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by Faisal Mehboob 1 view

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Has anyone else noticed Windows 11 becoming slower after the latest updates? My PC now takes longer to boot, and some apps feel less responsive even though the hardware is decent. I've already checked startup programs and available storage, but the issue remains. Are there any troubleshooting steps or settings that helped improve performance? Thanks in advance!

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by Sadiq Saleem

Yes, a lot of people experience slowdowns after major Windows 11 updates due to background indexing, driver conflicts, or temporary feature bugs.

Here are the most effective steps to speed things up:

1. Turn off startup apps: Go to Settings > Apps > Startup and disable anything non-essential.

2. Run a System File Check: Open Command Prompt as Administrator and type sfc /scannow to repair corrupted system files.

3. Clear temporary files: Go to Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files and clear out what you don't need.

4. Update your graphics drivers: Outdated GPU drivers are a very common cause of general UI lag and unresponsiveness.

5. Disable VBS (Virtualization-Based Security): If you don't use core isolation for virtual machines, turning this off in Windows Security can noticeably boost CPU performance.

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