Windows 11 will be running the next-level technology for gaming purposes. Windows 11 has inherited new gaming technologies such as Auto HDR and DirectStorage on compatible hardware from the ultimate ninth-generation video game console, Xbox Series X|S. But still, you can optimize the recently launched, Windows 11, for gaming purposes to increase the FPS and performance. If you are also looking for a guide for optimizing Windows 11 for gaming, you are at the right place at the right time. Follow the steps mentioned below to experience lag-free gameplay with increased FPS and performance on Windows 11.
Optimize Windows 11 for gaming
This guide includes a bunch of steps to follow. Each one of them has been tested and an enhanced gaming experience is witnessed after applying them.
1) Whenever Microsoft launches a new Windows, they roll multiple updates in. This happens to fix any bugs or glitches that are usually reported by the users. So, make sure to keep your Windows 11 updated to the latest version.
2) The second step includes changing a mouse setting. Go to the Start Menu > Search Mouse Settings and Click on it > Additional Settings > Pointer Options > Uncheck Enhanced Pointer Precision > Apply > OK. We have disabled this mouse setting because this option can over-accelerate your mouse sometimes. So, disabling it will not disturb your aim while playing shooting games.
3) The third step is to disable all the unnecessary “Startup tasks”. To do it, press “Alt + Ctrl + Delete” > Task Manager > Startup. Here, disable the unnecessary software that might be running on the Startup.
4) The fourth step includes changing some “Gaming Settings”. To go to the gaming settings, Click on Start Menu > Settings > Gaming. Now, go to Xbox Game Bar and turn it off. After that, go back to Gaming Settings and click on Captures. Here, turn everything off. Finally, go back and click on Game Mode and turn it On. Under the Game Mode of Windows 11, you can also set high performance for a specific software or game you are playing.
5) Next step is to change Power Settings. To do this, Click on Start Menu > Settings > System > Power > Power Mode > Balanced/ Best Performance.
6) Changing Display Settings: Click on Start Menu > Settings > Display > Advanced Display > Set Refresh Rate to the best according to your monitor. Also, enable the latest “Auto HDR” mode in HDR settings under Display Settings only.
7) Clean-Up System Files: Right Click on “This PC” > Properties > Disk Cleanup > Clean Up System Files. You can also optimize your SSD or HDD under the same step. To do this, Right Click on “This PC” > Properties > Tools > Optimize.
By following all these steps, you will experience a noticeable boost in FPS and increased performance for gaming on Windows 11.
