Microsoft acknowledges performance complaints about Windows 11 since its launch in October 2021, especially regarding sluggishness compared to Windows 10. To address these issues, a new test build automatically collects performance logs from users. Microsoft urges Windows Insiders to report any performance lags through Feedback Hub, which will expedite issue resolution. Significant performance enhancements have been made in 2023, including improvements to the Taskbar and notification area, as well as optimizations for startup apps. Upcoming updates will introduce stricter driver certification requirements to improve overall system performance.
Ever since Windows 11 first debuted in October 2021, there have been complaints about its performance on certain types of hardware. Whether it was gaming on new hybrid performance CPUs showing no improvement on Windows 11, or claims that Windows 11 simply feels lethargic compared to Windows 10, Microsoft has tried to fix the problems with updates to the OS.
A new test build of Windows 11 debuted on Friday with a method to automatically collect performance logs submitted to Microsoft. Windows Insiders are encouraged to provide feedback when experiencing PC issues related to slow or sluggish performance, allowing Feedback Hub to automatically collect these logs, which will help us root cause issues faster.
Microsoft is also looking to improve Windows drivers through new requirements that developers will need to follow for the 25H2 update later this year. It's now requiring static analysis for driver certification, which should help identify potential issues in driver code before deployment.
Microsoft already made some performance improvements to Windows 11 in 2023 to speed up the Taskbar, notifications area, and quick settings panel.
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