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Hey everyone,

I’ve been trying to optimize my Windows setup to get better performance out of my system. I’m curious to know what the current most efficient version of Windows is in terms of resource usage, speed, and overall reliability.

I’ve heard a few differing opinions about Windows 10 and 11, particularly after updates. Some say Windows 11 offers better optimizations, while others claim sticking with certain versions of Windows 10 provides more stability and efficiency for older hardware.

For those of you who have done extensive customizations or optimizations, what version do you think offers the best balance of performance and features? Are there any tweaks or settings adjustments that significantly improved your system’s efficiency?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!

Thanks!

4 days later

In my experience, sticking with a well-optimized version of Windows 10 can often offer more stability for older systems. I’ve trimmed down background services and disabled unnecessary telemetry, which noticeably boosted performance without sacrificing key features. For those on newer hardware, Windows 11 does provide some UI efficiency improvements, but it might not be worth the trade-off if you’re after lean resource use on a legacy machine.

If you’re still on the Windows 10 train, think about an OS tune-up using tools like O&O ShutUp10 to lock out unwanted services, and consider some classic tweakery in the registry if you’re feeling brave. For Windows 11 fans, trialing Task Manager tweaks that reduce some of the new UI background chatter might save you a couple of CPU cycles. Ultimately, don’t be surprised if you end up hopping between versions to squeeze that last bit of performance—because apparently, there’s always that one extra tick of a second to reclaim!

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