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Windows 11 Slow Boot: How to Fix It & Make It Faster Again
Sometimes, third-party apps may interfere with the booting process
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you are seeing this article, you are probably experiencing a Windows 11 slow boot problem which seems unusual for the new OS since it has been touted to befaster and more efficient than other Windows versions.
Fortunately, we have gathered some potential fixes you can use to make your Windows 11 run faster. Work your way through any of the steps provided in this article to fix the issue.
What causes a slow boot on Windows 11?
Although Windows 11 is known for its improved memory and hardware resource management, some users still experience a slow startup. The following are some of the factors responsible for this problem:
If you’re facing the Windows 11 slow boot error, below are some of the solutions to fix it.
How can I fix slow boot on Windows 11?
Before engaging in any advanced troubleshooting steps, you should consider trying to apply the following preliminary checks, which can help you prevent the error next time:
Having confirmed the above checks and if you still require further assistance on how to fix the slow boot issue on Windows 11, you can explore the solutions provided below.
1. Disable startup apps on Windows 11
Some apps will stay hidden under the startup tab, but you can access them via the Settings app. After disabling the startup apps, you can now start apps manually and you will notice a considerably faster boot time.
2. Perform a Clean Boot
Once your PC restarts, check if the clean boot improves the boot time. If it does, repeat the process by enabling each app one after the other to isolate the one responsible for Windows 11 slow boot. You can also learn more about startup apps by checking our guide onhow to use the Startup folder on Windows 11.
3. Enable Fast Startup
Enabling the fast startup will prevent your PC from shutting down completely, which in turn helps your PC to boot faster.
4. Enable Storage Sense
By enabling Storage Sense, you can manage locally accessible cloud content, delete temporary files, and free up space automatically.
5. Defragment your drive
As you might have noticed, in our example, we have an SSD, not an HDD, so we didn’t go through with the defragmentation. However, if you have an HDD instead, the defragmentation might help a lot in the booting process.
Some users also claim that if the system is running too many processes, it will cause the system to run slowly, no matter how clean it is. Hence the need tolimit the RAM usage for some programs.
In case you need Windows optimization programs, we have made a list ofWindows 10 optimization softwarethat also works for Windows 11.
And that’s how to fix slow boot on Windows 11 PC. If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to use the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
