Improving Windows 11 Performance

Summary

This article provides several guides to help improve Windows Operating System (OS) performance. The steps can be completed for both Windows 10 and 11 installations.

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Purpose

The purpose of this article is to detail the process for improving the performance of Windows Operating System (OS).

Target Audience

  • Vanderbilt University Community

    • Faculty and Staff

    • Undergraduate Students

    • Graduate and Professional Students

  • VUIT Internal Knowledge

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 or 11 installed on the workstation

Description

This article provides a few self-service steps that can be taken to improve the performance of a Windows Operating System (OS).

Resolution or Procedure Steps

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Restart, or consider restarting your workstation more frequently

If none of the above steps have helped improve the Windows installation performance, submit a Service Request.

References

Service Request

How to Update Operating Systems (OS)

How-To-Geek: Shutting Down Doesn't Fully Shut Down Windows 10 (But Restarting Does)

Microsoft Community: What is the difference between Restart and Shut Down?

Microsoft Learn: Shut down and Restart in Windows 10

Details

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Article ID: 152
Created
Mon 9/16/24 11:55 AM
Modified
Fri 10/18/24 11:42 AM

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