You’ve started to notice that Windows 11 is running slow and you’re not sure where the problem might be. If you’ve experienced this slowness from the moment you installed the operating system, it’s most likely a hardware issue . In other words, your computer may meet the minimum requirements, but this is not enough to guarantee good performance. To do this, it is necessary to easily exceed these requirements.
If you’ve been using Windows 11 for a while now and have started to notice that it’s getting slower, there are several factors that we must take into account. The first is that this progressive and gradual slowness can be something normal , since it occurs in many cases due to the degradation that simple use produces on the operating system. It’s not something that happens as frequently as it did a few years ago, but it’s not a problem that we’ve managed to completely overcome either.
On the other hand, the periodic updates that Microsoft releases to keep Windows 11 up to date, especially the annual ones, can also negatively affect its performance, and cause an installation that was working perfectly to start giving various problems, including not only that slowness but also errors or failures of minor or major severity that, in the end, could even compromise the stability of the operating system.
If you haven’t installed any updates, and you haven’t made particularly intensive or questionable use of your computer, don’t worry, there are also other reasons that can explain why your Windows 11 is running slow, and in most cases they are quite easy to solve. In this article we are going to go over the most important ones, and we are going to tell you everything you need to know.
Why is Windows 11 running slow on my computer?
There is one very important thing that we must take into account before we start to investigate the different causes and solutions, and that is the issue of hardware . In order to install Windows 11 we must meet a series of requirements that, although they do not seem too high at first glance, these are not enough to guarantee acceptable performance, which means that to achieve a good user experience we will need to easily exceed them.
Generally speaking, Windows 11 has doubled the requirements of Windows 10, and this has a very important consequence: a computer that could acceptably run Windows 10 could have performance problems with Windows 11. For this reason, it is very important that before updating to this operating system you are clear about whether your computer could really handle it, and whether the user experience you are going to get will be good or not.
I understand that this can be complicated, so I want to share with you three base configurations that will serve as a reference to give you an idea of the performance you can expect from Windows 11 if you have a similar, inferior, or superior computer.
- PC with a low-power dual-core/dual-thread Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and eMMC storage: This configuration meets the Windows 11 requirements, but the experience won’t be great and the OS will run quite slowly. Note that Windows 11 generally doesn’t run well with 4GB of RAM .
- PC with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, 8 GB of RAM and SSD storage: with this configuration the performance will be good, and it is a level that we can consider as the minimum recommended to enjoy a good experience.
- PC with Intel Core i5-10400F processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, 16 GB of RAM and SSD storage: if we have this configuration, the performance will be totally optimal. If we see that Windows 11 is running slow on a computer of this level, it will be totally clear that the problem is not due to a lack of power.
If your PC does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11, or if it does meet them but is at the level of the equipment we have listed in the first point, you must accept that it will be totally normal for Windows 11 to run slowly , and there is little you can do to improve performance. In these cases, something as simple as increasing the RAM to 8 GB will be enough to achieve a significant jump and improve the user experience.
You’ve started to notice that Windows 11 is running slow and you’re not sure where the problem might be. If you’ve experienced this slowness from the moment you installed the operating system, it’s most likely a hardware issue . In other words, your computer may meet the minimum requirements, but this is not enough to guarantee good performance. To do this, it is necessary to easily exceed these requirements.
If you’ve been using Windows 11 for a while now and have started to notice that it’s getting slower, there are several factors that we must take into account. The first is that this progressive and gradual slowness can be something normal , since it occurs in many cases due to the degradation that simple use produces on the operating system. It’s not something that happens as frequently as it did a few years ago, but it’s not a problem that we’ve managed to completely overcome either.
On the other hand, the periodic updates that Microsoft releases to keep Windows 11 up to date, especially the annual ones, can also negatively affect its performance, and cause an installation that was working perfectly to start giving various problems, including not only that slowness but also errors or failures of minor or major severity that, in the end, could even compromise the stability of the operating system.
If you haven’t installed any updates, and you haven’t made particularly intensive or questionable use of your computer, don’t worry, there are also other reasons that can explain why your Windows 11 is running slow, and in most cases they are quite easy to solve. In this article we are going to go over the most important ones, and we are going to tell you everything you need to know.
Why is Windows 11 running slow on my computer?
There is one very important thing that we must take into account before we start to investigate the different causes and solutions, and that is the issue of hardware . In order to install Windows 11 we must meet a series of requirements that, although they do not seem too high at first glance, these are not enough to guarantee acceptable performance, which means that to achieve a good user experience we will need to easily exceed them.
Generally speaking, Windows 11 has doubled the requirements of Windows 10, and this has a very important consequence: a computer that could acceptably run Windows 10 could have performance problems with Windows 11. For this reason, it is very important that before updating to this operating system you are clear about whether your computer could really handle it, and whether the user experience you are going to get will be good or not.
I understand that this can be complicated, so I want to share with you three base configurations that will serve as a reference to give you an idea of the performance you can expect from Windows 11 if you have a similar, inferior, or superior computer.
- PC with a low-power dual-core/dual-thread Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and eMMC storage: This configuration meets the Windows 11 requirements, but the experience won’t be great and the OS will run quite slowly. Note that Windows 11 generally doesn’t run well with 4GB of RAM .
- PC with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, 8 GB of RAM and SSD storage: with this configuration the performance will be good, and it is a level that we can consider as the minimum recommended to enjoy a good experience.
- PC with Intel Core i5-10400F processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, 16 GB of RAM and SSD storage: if we have this configuration, the performance will be totally optimal. If we see that Windows 11 is running slow on a computer of this level, it will be totally clear that the problem is not due to a lack of power.
If your PC does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11, or if it does meet them but is at the level of the equipment we have listed in the first point, you must accept that it will be totally normal for Windows 11 to run slowly , and there is little you can do to improve performance. In these cases, something as simple as increasing the RAM to 8 GB will be enough to achieve a significant jump and improve the user experience.
How can I improve performance if Windows 11 is running slow?
If your PC’s hardware configuration matches the first point, or is just a little above or a little below, it would be ideal to increase the RAM to 8 GB, install an SSD and, if possible, change the processor to one with at least four cores.
You can also put into practice the advice that we are going to give you later, but keep in mind that none of them will work miracles if the root of the problem is the lack of power of your computer, and even less so if this affects those three components that, in the end, are key to determining the performance of any PC.
If you notice that Windows 11 is running slow on a PC configured with the hardware in the second or third point, it is clear that you are suffering from a problem that has nothing to do with the power of your computer , although there is the possibility that there is a temperature problem, or that some component is defective, so we should also take this into account.
1.- Update Windows 11
I know it may sound strange, especially since some updates can have negative effects on system performance and stability, but in this case there is an explanation, and that is that since its launch, Windows 11 has had some performance problems that could be considerably serious, and that mainly affected configurations based on AMD Ryzen processors.
Some Windows 11 updates have also caused performance issues with Intel processors and NVIDIA graphics cards, so updating the operating system to the latest stable version available can be a great way to improve performance.
However, I recommend that before proceeding to install an update you make sure that it is properly polished and does not contain any serious errors, otherwise the cure will end up being worse than the disease.
Microsoft usually lists known and persistent bugs for each update, so it’s not hard to identify them. As an additional recommendation to avoid problems, I can confirm that it’s better not to be among the first to install the new updates that Microsoft releases, and that in the case of annual updates, which introduce new functions, it’s better to wait at least one or two months to make sure that they haven’t overlooked any serious bugs.
2.- Install the latest drivers
This may be one of the reasons why your Windows 11 is running slow, and since it is a “next-generation” operating system, it needs updated drivers to work properly. Not long ago, NVIDIA confirmed that this operating system was causing performance problems and even blue screens of death, and that the solution was to install new drivers.
Never underestimate the power of updating the latest drivers, both for your graphics card and for the rest of your computer’s components that need it. New drivers often come with numerous improvements that not only result in better performance , but also improve the stability and reliability of your computer. They are free , so they are a safe value.
However, there are three important things to keep in mind. The first is that you should only download and install drivers that you have obtained from the official website of each manufacturer . For example, if you have a Radeon graphics card you should download them from the official AMD website. Secondly, you should make sure that you choose the right drivers , both for model and operating system, and finally it is important that you only install drivers that have been certified as stable, that you avoid beta versions and that you complete the installation process correctly, performing a restart of the computer if necessary.
If you notice that after installing the new drivers the performance problems have not been solved and that you are also having stability problems, go back to the previous drivers, and make sure that the ones you had installed were the correct ones . It would not be the first time that someone believes they have installed the correct drivers but has made a mistake in some minor detail that, in the end, ends up being important.
3.- Check the temperature and perform maintenance on the equipment
A temperature problem can also cause Windows 11, and your entire PC, to run extremely slowly. Identifying it is not complicated , since there are numerous tools that will allow us to monitor the temperature of the CPU and other key components of the computer, and they are also completely free.
My favorite for all the information it offers is HWiNFO64 , which also shows valuable information on important things like the working frequencies and energy consumption of each component. To determine if we have temperature problems, and conclude that these may be the culprits of Windows 11 running slow, it is necessary to view the temperatures when we are making those components work.
There are extreme cases where the temperature problem can be seen even with the components at rest , but this is not normal. If the values of the processor and the graphics card of your PC at rest (Windows desktop, without doing anything) reach 60 degrees, it is almost certain that you have a temperature problem, and if they reach or exceed 70 degrees, you can be totally convinced of it.
Use applications like Cinebench R23 to push your CPU to its limits, and FurMark to do the same with your graphics card , and measure the temperatures of both while running these tests. If you find that the temperatures are very high, you have several options to try to solve this problem:
- If you have overclocked, undo it and return the components to their factory speeds.
- Change the thermal paste on both the processor and the graphics card. If you don’t know how to do it yourself, ask a professional.
- Perform maintenance and deep cleaning of the equipment.
- Check that all fans are working properly and that the airflow is adequate. If a fan is not working, replace it.
- Make sure that the cooling system you are using for your processor is sufficient for its thermal design. If it is not, you will need to replace it.
- If none of this works, you may have hardware issues.
4.- Optimize the storage unit
First of all, it should be noted that optimizing is not the same as defragmenting. Microsoft has long limited its range of tools for disk drives to the latter, and defragmenting an SSD is not only unnecessary, but can also add write cycles and affect its useful life, which made this tool not at all advisable if we had an SSD.
Luckily, Microsoft has taken action and created the “drive optimization” tool , which is different from the classic defragmentation process and is built into Windows 11. It is very easy to use, the process will be completed in just a few seconds, and it can help us improve performance with little effort. If you notice that your Windows 11 is running slow, give it a try.
To use this tool we have to right-click on the storage unit we want to optimize , choose the “Properties” option, go to the “Tools” tab and once there click on “Optimize”. Select the storage unit whose performance we want to improve and click on optimize. Let the process complete automatically and that’s it.
We can safely optimize both HDD and SSD drives, and we even have the option of setting an automatic drive optimization program at specific time periods. To do this, we only have to go to “Change Settings” and set the values we want. We can change them at any time.
5.- Free up RAM and disable startup applications
This is especially useful on PCs that have little RAM , as this component can greatly affect performance and cause Windows 11 to run slowly. Before getting into the subject, it is necessary to explain what we can consider a PC with little RAM, and in this context, these would be configurations that move between 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM.
Windows 11 comes with several pre-installed applications that load on startup and consume RAM. Disabling them so that they do not load on startup, or forcing them to close if we have no other option, can help us free up a considerable amount of RAM that, in the end, could make a difference and considerably improve the performance of the computer.
We shouldn’t expect miracles, that is, if you have a PC with 4 GB of RAM and your Windows 11 is slow, freeing up some RAM won’t magically make the computer “come back”, but it can make it a little more fluid and allow you to work with it in a more comfortable way. It’s very simple and quick, so you don’t lose anything by trying. These are the steps you have to follow:
- To disable applications that load on startup, press the Windows key, type “Task Manager” and enter the first result. Click the “Startup” tab and then right-click > disable the applications you want to stop loading when you turn on your computer.
- To close applications, go back to the “Task Manager” and in the “Processes” tab, right-click on the applications you want to close. There are some that can consume a lot of RAM, even if they don’t seem like it at first glance. For example, the Good Old Games help client already consumes 125 MB of RAM, the EPIC Games launcher consumes more than 100 MB of RAM, and the Steam launcher consumes almost 50 MB of RAM.
6.- Use the high performance power plan
The power plan greatly affects performance and user experience, and can be responsible for slow Windows 11 performance. In general, the operating system allows us to choose between a low-consumption power plan, a balanced one, and a high-performance one . The first is mainly designed to maximize battery life on laptops, as it drastically reduces consumption but makes a great sacrifice in terms of performance.
Using the balanced energy plan achieves precisely that, finding an average value that allows the computer to offer good performance without increasing consumption, and with the high performance plan consumption increases to its maximum values but in exchange we enjoy the highest possible performance.
On a desktop PC, the best option is, except in very specific cases, to use the high-performance power plan, and on a laptop, the ideal option would be the balanced plan , except in extreme cases where we need to make the most of the battery life.
If you’re using the “Economy” (low consumption) plan, something as simple as changing to the high performance plan will significantly improve the performance of your computer , and this will result in better performance of Windows 11. We may not be able to completely eliminate slowness, especially if we have a very modest PC, but we will notice the difference between one mode and another, that’s for sure. To change the power plan we just have to follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key and type “ Edit Power Plan . ”
- Go to the first result and go to the “Change Advanced Power Settings” option.
- There you can choose one of the predetermined plans that we have indicated to you.
- You can also create a custom plan by choosing from different options, which is interesting for more advanced users.
7.- Uninstall applications that you don’t need
This is one way to improve Windows 11 performance for two reasons. First, there’s a chance that by forcing resource-hungry apps to close in the foreground or background, they’ll automatically start up again , either to install an update you didn’t know was scheduled or because they’re designed to work that way. One of the best examples of this is antivirus software.
Removing those annoying applications, or those that we no longer need, will allow us to free up the part of resources that they were consuming permanently. This has a double advantage as we have already pointed out above, and that is that on the one hand we free up RAM, CPU and network (in some cases), which means that our computer will have more resources available, and we also free up storage capacity.
By freeing up storage capacity we can significantly improve the performance of the computer if the drive was full or almost full . It is important to be clear that when a storage drive is almost full the overall performance of the system will be negatively affected, and it is always advisable to have at least 10% of the total capacity of the drive free, whether it is an SSD or a hard drive.
So, for example, if you have a 1TB SSD, you should leave at least 100-120GB free . Also keep in mind that even if you think you’re not doing anything that takes up space, games, apps, and the operating system itself may perform updates periodically, and these will end up taking up space.
On the other hand, the storage unit can work as a cache, occupying and freeing space depending on what we are doing at any given time. If it is full, it will not be able to work properly. You can delete applications directly with the classic “right click > delete”, or by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key and type “Add and Remove Programs.”
- Enter the first result.
- In the search field, enter the name of what you want to delete.
- Click on the result you searched for and choose the “Delete” option.
- The removal process will be completed in a few seconds.
8.- Run a scan and get rid of malware
You’ve started to notice that Windows 11 is running slow and you’re not sure where the problem might be. If you’ve experienced this slowness from the moment you installed the operating system, it’s most likely a hardware issue . In other words, your computer may meet the minimum requirements, but this is not enough to guarantee good performance. To do this, it is necessary to easily exceed these requirements.
If you’ve been using Windows 11 for a while now and have started to notice that it’s getting slower, there are several factors that we must take into account. The first is that this progressive and gradual slowness can be something normal , since it occurs in many cases due to the degradation that simple use produces on the operating system. It’s not something that happens as frequently as it did a few years ago, but it’s not a problem that we’ve managed to completely overcome either.
On the other hand, the periodic updates that Microsoft releases to keep Windows 11 up to date, especially the annual ones, can also negatively affect its performance, and cause an installation that was working perfectly to start giving various problems, including not only that slowness but also errors or failures of minor or major severity that, in the end, could even compromise the stability of the operating system.
If you haven’t installed any updates, and you haven’t made particularly intensive or questionable use of your computer, don’t worry, there are also other reasons that can explain why your Windows 11 is running slow, and in most cases they are quite easy to solve. In this article we are going to go over the most important ones, and we are going to tell you everything you need to know.
Windows 11 includes a fairly competent antivirus, Microsoft Defender, so you can use it to perform a security scan for potential threats. Remember that if you use non-original software and if you frequently resort to cracks, it is very likely that you will end up with an infection, even if it is a mild one. To perform a scan, press the Windows key, type “Windows Security”, enter the first result and that’s it.
You can also schedule periodic scans, which I always recommend. If you are an average user who doesn’t tend to expose yourself much, a weekly scan will be enough . On the other hand, if you tend to expose yourself frequently and browse or download risky things, the ideal thing is to run a scan every time you have been exposed.
9.- Windows 11 without frills: disable effects and graphical improvements
If you’re trying to run Windows 11 with the minimum configuration we’ve already seen (dual-core CPU and 4GB of RAM), it’s clear that the slowness will be due to your computer’s lack of power and resources. Upgrading the RAM to 8GB and installing a more powerful CPU will allow you to notice a significant performance improvement, but if you can’t afford it, don’t worry, there’s another way to make it go a little faster: reduce the weight of the graphical interface.
As Windows 11 is a next-generation operating system, it comes with an improved graphical interface compared to Windows 10 and uses transparency effects and animations that, in the end, consume resources and can have a considerable impact on the performance of less powerful computers. If we disable all these graphical improvements and leave a cleaner and simpler Windows 11, we will be giving up its “prettier” face, but in exchange we will enjoy better performance.
There are many things we can change at the interface level in Windows 11 to improve performance, so you can take your time and evaluate what you want to keep and what you are willing to give up. However, I would recommend that you go directly for the best performance option if your PC fits the typical profile we gave you at the beginning of this article, right in the first point.
Here’s how you can disable effects and graphical enhancements in Windows 11 to make it smoother and improve performance:
- Right click on the desktop and go to “Display Settings”.
- Now click on the bottom left where it says “Accessibility.”
- Go to “Visual Effects.” There you can disable transparency effects and animations.
If this is not enough and you still notice that Windows 11 is running slow, try disabling all effects and animations. It’s very easy, just follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key and type “View advanced system settings.”
- Go to the first result and go to “Advanced Options > Performance > Settings.”
- Look under “Visual Effects” and choose the “Best Performance” option.
You can reverse this process at any time , so don’t worry, if you upgrade or improve the power of your computer you can make Windows 11 look its best again by selecting the “Adjust for Best Appearance” option.
10.- Deactivate “virtualization-based security” (VBS)
It has been confirmed that the “virtualization-based security” (VBS) technology present in Windows 11 can have a considerable impact on the operation of said operating system, and that it especially affects games.
This technology is part of the Hypervisor-Enforced Code Integrity (HVCI) layer, and represents an important value in terms of security as it helps protect the computer from malware. However, the cost it can have in terms of performance is very high , so disabling it can make a significant difference.
By doing so, we are freeing up resources that this technology was consuming , and we will have nothing to worry about, because Windows 11 will continue to be secure. This technology only makes sense in very specific cases, and is especially indicated for professional users. Here is how you can disable it:
- Press the Windows key and type “Core Isolation.”
- Click on the first result and disable the option that appears.
- If nothing appears or you don’t have access, don’t worry, it indicates that it is already deactivated.
- Restart your computer for it to take effect and that’s it.
11.- Uninstall antivirus and security programs
Having multiple antivirus programs and various programs dedicated to strengthening the security of your computer may seem like a good idea. Some users think that this is like having many security barriers and multiple layers of protection against malware and security threats, but in reality all you will have is a bunch of applications that can lead to conflicts and errors, and that will be consuming resources for nothing.
Uninstalling these antivirus and security programs will free up valuable resources, and can also eliminate sources of conflict that could also impact system performance and stability. With this in mind, it is clear that it is not a good idea to have several such solutions.
I’ll give you an example. On more than one occasion, when I perform performance tests that come with pre-installed antiviruses that require activation, I have experienced occasional drops in performance when they spontaneously launch warnings to perform said activation by displaying a pop-up window.
On the other hand, some antivirus programs can consume between 200 and 500 MB of RAM when they are active in the background. If you have several of them active, you can imagine the enormous and unnecessary consumption of RAM that they can accumulate, and the problem that this represents on computers with low resources.
To remove these types of security solutions and antivirus programs, it is best to go to the “Add and Remove Programs” section of Windows 11. Once inside, we just have to look for the antivirus and applications that we want to remove and that’s it. It is likely that once the uninstallation is complete, you will be asked to restart your computer, don’t worry, this is completely normal.
12.- Activate Game Mode
Game Mode is a useful option if we are going to use our PC primarily for gaming, because it can help improve performance and user experience with this type of application without having to go into complicated configurations, and without having to make any kind of sacrifice.
To activate it, press the Windows key and type “Game Mode.” Click on the first result and activate the corresponding option, as you can see in the image at the top of this section. Once activated, this mode will work automatically every time you run a game.
To improve performance and user experience, Game Mode blocks Windows Update automatic updates and notifications, so that it will not start downloads or consume resources when we are playing. And speaking of resources, Game Mode also prioritizes the consumption of available resources in favor of the game.
It is important to be clear that it will not work miracles, that is, if we have a very slow PC that does not even meet the minimum requirements of a game, this mode will not make it work well just like that, but it can help us scrape out some extra FPS , and in specific cases it can make the difference between running a game at 25 FPS and moving it to 28 FPS or even 30 FPS.
13.- Disable system notifications
Having notifications enabled can slow down Windows 11, because the system has to constantly check for changes or updates that need to be communicated via one or more notifications. Obviously, this consumes resources, and on computers with modest hardware it can end up being a burden.
Turning off notifications can help us improve the performance of Windows 11, and it will also free us from a feature that can be quite annoying, as notifications will interrupt and distract us.
To disable notifications we have to follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key and type “Turn Notifications On and Off.”
- We go into the first result and uncheck the first option. This will directly and generally deactivate all notifications.
14.- Turn off the PC completely and turn it back on
This is a solution that is as basic as it is useful, and the truth is that I am surprised that it is still largely unknown to many Windows 11 users. When we use the computer, we run certain tasks and open programs and applications that not only consume resources , but can also generate small conflicts that affect performance.
These conflicts do not have to be serious, but they can negatively affect performance and cause minor problems. The best way to get rid of them, and to achieve a performance boost, is to turn off the PC and turn it back on . This closes all background processes, and completely flushes the RAM , making any possible “rooted” conflicts disappear.
Restarting your PC will not have the same effect , and putting your PC into sleep or hibernation mode will not clear memory or have the same impact. This step is very easy, just:
- Click on the Windows icon.
- Click on Startup and Shutdown options.
- Choose the option to turn off the computer.
- Wait a few seconds and turn the PC back on.
15.- Limit search indexing
This feature can be quite useful when searching for files and applications, but it is also a significant resource hog, and can have a noticeable impact on PCs with limited hardware. It can also increase battery consumption on laptops.
Limiting its operation will help us improve performance and battery life in laptops, two important benefits, and in most cases it will not entail a major sacrifice.
To deactivate this function we have to:
- Press the Windows key and enter Settings.
- We go to Privacy and Security.
- We enter Windows Search.
- We activate the classic mode and the function to respect the power settings when indexing.
- If we want to disable it completely we can go to “Advanced Indexing Options > Modify > Show All Locations”, and once there uncheck all the boxes.
16.- Stop syncing with OneDrive
The file synchronization feature with OneDrive is useful, that is something that cannot be denied, since it will help us keep our backup updated and have our files available on different computers.
However, this also means a consumption of resources that can affect the performance of the operating system and cause slowdowns at specific times, especially on computers with modest configurations. Depending on what we are doing with the PC, these slowdowns can end up being very annoying.
Disabling it can help us improve performance, and we can run synchronizations manually when we are not going to use the PC for other things. It is very easy, we just have to:
- Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray.
- A contextual menu will appear with the option to pause synchronization.
- We click on pause synchronization and that’s it.
- I also recommend that you disable OneDrive from starting when your computer boots.
17.- Do a clean reinstallation of Windows 11
If all of the above fails, don’t worry, you still have an ace up your sleeve: reinstalling Windows 11 . In more than one case, this may be the only viable solution, especially when we have suffered a malware infection that, despite having been solved, has left the computer affected, or when we have installed drivers that have left conflicts that have not been resolved. It is also common in cases where we have made inappropriate use of the computer and in the end Windows 11 has been affected.
Performing a reinstallation of Windows 11 is very simple, so much so that you can do the process from your PC and without having to use a USB drive. Of course, since the ideal is to opt for a clean reinstallation, you will have to first make a backup of all the data, files and content that you do not want to lose. Once you have made that backup, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key and type “Reset this PC.”
- Enter the first result and click start.
- Choose the option to delete all data and settings to do a clean reinstallation.
- Start the local reinstallation process and let the computer do all the work automatically.
- Your PC will restart, this is completely normal, don’t panic.
- Once the process is complete, you will need to reconfigure Windows 11 startup options, and you will need to enter your Microsoft account or create a new one.
- Don’t worry about the Windows 11 activation license, since having performed a local reinstallation the system will keep the one you used in the previous installation.