Top 10 Best Windows 11 Speed Boost Tips (NO Upgrades, NO OC)

1. Disable Startup Programs (HUGE Difference)

This is the #1 speed booster for every PC.

How:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc

2. Go to Startup Apps

3. Disable anything you don’t need

   • Discord

   • Steam

   • Spotify

   • OneDrive (optional)

   • Adobe services

   • Updaters

Your PC will boot up 2–5× faster instantly.

2. Turn Off Visual Effects (Makes Windows Snappy)

Windows animations look nice but slow weak systems.

How:

1. Search Adjust the appearance of Windows

2. Choose Adjust for best performance

3. OR disable only:

   • Animate windows

   • Transparency effects

   • Shadows

This boosts responsiveness BIG TIME.

3. Enable Storage Sense & Clean Junk Files

Gets rid of temp files, cache, and clutter automatically.

How:

1. Go to Settings → System → Storage

2. Turn ON Storage Sense

3. Click Run cleanup now

Your system becomes lighter and faster.

4. Uninstall Bloatware + Rarely Used Apps

Unnecessary apps run in the background or take disk space.

How:

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Installed Apps

2. Remove:

   • OEM tools

   • Preinstalled trials

   • Toolbars

   • Browser add-ons

A cleaner PC = faster PC.

5. Disable Background Apps You Don’t Use

Cuts CPU, RAM, and battery usage.

How:

1. Go to Settings → Apps

2. Open an app → Advanced Options

3. Turn Background App Permissions → Never

Repeat for apps you rarely use.

6. Turn Off Game DVR & Background Recording

Improves gaming & general performance.

How:

1. Go to Settings → Gaming → Captures

2. Turn OFF:

   • Record in the background

   • Capture audio while recording

This removes hidden performance drains.

7. Adjust Power Plan to “High Performance”

Windows often runs in “balanced” power mode.

How:

1. Search Power Plan

2. Choose High Performance

3. Or Ultimate Performance (if available)

This prevents CPU throttling.

8. Keep Windows Updated

Updates fix bugs and performance issues.

How:

• Go to Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates

This ensures optimal system behavior.

9. Manage Browser Tabs & Extensions

Browsers eat RAM like crazy.

Tips:

• Close unused tabs

• Remove extensions you don’t need

• Use Microsoft Edge Performance Mode

This speeds up everything, especially on low-RAM systems.

10. Restart Your PC Regularly

Windows 11 rarely truly “closes” apps unless restarted.

Restarting:

• Clears RAM

• Flushes cache

• Fixes temporary bugs

• Speeds up overall system behavior

Do it at least once every 3–4 days.

BONUS: The “Instant Speed Boost” Routine

Do these 4 simple actions and your PC will feel new:

1. Disable startup apps

2. Turn off animations

3. Clean temp files

4. Restart