I've definitely noticed that some users are experiencing performance issues with Windows 11, especially in the early stages after upgrading. You're not alone in this! Having upgraded myself, I've tackled similar hiccups, and here's what I've gathered and tried based on both personal experience and advice from the community.
Firstly, it's worth noting that Windows 11 has higher system requirements than previous versions, and subtle glitches can occur if the system is just meeting those. It’s great that your system is new—it may just require some fine-tuning.
One of the first things I personally recommend is checking your system for any unnecessary startup programs. Windows 11, like its predecessor, can get bogged down if too many programs are set to launch at startup. You can manage these by going to Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), clicking the Startup tab, and disabling any non-essential programs.
Also, updating all your device drivers is crucial. Even if you think they’re up to date, it’s worth visiting the manufacturer's website for each component directly, as sometimes the latest drivers might not be pushed through Windows Update yet. I faced a similar situation where my graphics card driver needed a manual update from the manufacturer's site before I saw improvements.
Another tweak that helped in my case was adjusting the power settings. Ensuring you're using a high-performance power plan can make a noticeable difference. You can change this in the Control Panel under Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
Additionally, I found that Windows 11 introduced some new elements and animations that might use slightly more resources than Windows 10. If you don’t mind toning down some visual effects, it can help. Head over to Settings > System > About, then to Advanced System Settings > Performance Settings, where you can adjust for better performance by turning off some of the visual extras.
Finally, keep an eye on any background tasks in Windows 11 that could be consuming resources. The Widgets feature and certain background processes might be more resource-intensive than expected. Disabling or limiting these via Settings could alleviate some pressure on your CPU and RAM.
I hope these tips help you as they did for me! If these don’t solve the issues, another thing to explore is whether any specific app is causing issues, as app compatibility is an evolving situation with a new OS. I’d love to hear back on which solutions worked or if further exploration is needed—sharing experiences can really help us all navigate these upgrades.
