Being Tricky
The short answer
Windows 11 slow? Start with the quick wins: restart the PC, install updates, and turn off apps that launch at startup in Settings → Apps → Startup.
At a glance
About 20 minutes · Medium · For Windows
Key point 1 of 5
Startup apps: chat apps, cloud storage, launchers and updaters all start when you sign in and keep running.
Key point 2 of 5
It sounds too simple, but restarting clears memory and finishes pending updates.
Key point 3 of 5
More fixes for everyday Windows problems are in our Windows section.
Step 4 of 5
Select Start → Settings → Windows Update.
Step 5 of 5
Select Check for updates and install what’s offered.
Quick tip
Change one or two things at a time and restart. That way you can tell which fix made the difference.
Watch out
If you upgraded Windows less than 10 days ago, the cleanup list may include your previous version of Windows.
You might ask
Why is my new Windows 11 PC slow? New PCs often ship with trial apps and many startup apps.
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