Optimize Windows 11 Settings for Gaming Performance

Many people find that even after buying high-performance laptops or assembling their own desktop PCs, gaming performance isn’t as smooth as expected. This is often attributed to certain hardware components lagging behind. However, simply adjusting some settings in Windows 11 can further enhance the gaming experience.

01

Enable Game Mode

Microsoft has provided Game Mode since Windows 10, and it’s retained in Windows 11. According to Microsoft, Game Mode boosts frame rates and makes gameplay more fluid by prioritizing the game’s threads and providing quick access to GPU and CPU channels.

While Game Mode is enabled by default on PCs running Windows 10 and 11, if you accidentally turned it off, you can re-enable it by following these steps:

1. Go to “Settings” in the system.
2. Find “Gaming” in the left panel.
3. Toggle the switch for Game Mode.

02

Disable Memory Integrity in Windows 11

Windows 11 defaults to Core Isolation, which includes Memory Integrity. While this feature enhances security by preventing malicious access to high-security processes, it can impact performance. To disable Memory Integrity:

1. Click on the Start button.
2. Search for “Core Isolation.”
3. Select it and in the popup window, turn off “Memory Integrity.”

While Memory Integrity has minimal impact on gaming now, disabling it may slightly improve overall PC performance.

03

Turn off Virtual Machine Platform (VMP)

The Virtual Machine Platform (VMP) is another default setting in Windows that allows system simulation of other operating systems like Android and Linux. This feature can potentially affect PC performance. To adjust VMP settings:

1. Click on the Start button and search for Optional Features.
2. Scroll down to “More Windows features.”
3. Scroll down further to “Virtual Machine Platform” and adjust settings as needed.

The impact of VMP on gaming performance varies by device, but it’s a straightforward way to free up gaming performance on a Windows 11 system.

04

Optimize Power Settings

Power settings have been integral to Windows since XP. However, most Windows 11 systems default to “Balanced,” particularly on laptops. For optimal performance from a Windows 11 system:

1. Click on the Start button and search for Power, Sleep, and Battery Settings.
2. Change the power mode to “Best Performance.”

Manage Background Apps Background apps that run silently alongside your PC can significantly affect gaming performance. Disabling startup apps is simple:

1. Click on the Start button and search for Startup Apps.
2. Choose which apps to open or close as desired.

05

Monitor Disk Space

Disk space plays a crucial role in Windows 11 performance. While deleting files manually can free up space, Windows offers its own Disk Cleanup tool:

1. Click on the Start button and search for Storage.
2. In the popup window, click on “Temporary files” and clear them.
3. You can also select “Clean up recommendations” to review unused files over time.

06

Updating Drivers and Software

Regularly updating drivers, especially for hardware like graphics cards, is essential to maintaining performance. Use Windows Update or manufacturer-specific software to check for updates.

Visual Performance Settings While visual performance settings minimally impact gaming, adjusting them can help:

1. Click on the Start button and search for Advanced System Settings.
2. In the popup window, under the “Advanced” tab, click on “Settings.”
3. Adjust settings to “Best Performance.”

07

In conclusion,

Windows 11 offers numerous tweaks to enhance gaming experience, but hardware upgrades remain the best method for significant improvements.

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