Speed Up Your Windows 11 Startup

How-To — By Gethyn Jones

Is Windows 11 slowing down at startup? Learn how to boost performance and get your PC running smoothly again.

Frustratingly Slow Startup Times There's nothing more frustrating than waiting for your computer to start up, only to realise it's taking an age to get going. If your Windows 11 machine is slowing down at startup, it can be a real productivity killer. You might find yourself twiddling your thumbs, waiting for what feels like an eternity for your PC to become usable. The good news is that there are several things you can do to help speed up your Windows 11 startup times. In this article, we'll take a look at some practical tips to get your computer running smoothly again. Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs One of the main reasons Windows 11 might be slowing down at startup is because of all the programs that are trying to launch at the same time. To disable unnecessary startup programs, follow these steps: Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager. Click on the 'Startup' tab. Look through the list of programs and disable any that you don't need to run at startup. Be careful not to disable any essential system programs , as this could cause problems with your computer's performance. Update Your Drivers and Operating System Outdated drivers and operating systems can also cause slowdowns at startup. To update your drivers and operating system, follow these steps: Click on the Start menu and select 'Settings'. Click on 'Update & Security'. Click on 'Check for updates' to see if there are any updates available for your operating system. For drivers, go to the 'Device

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