How to Optimize Windows 11 for Gaming and Performance

Windows 11 is an excellent OS for gamers. It supports native games as well as retro titles and allows Xbox one streaming. It isn’t ideal right out of the box.

To enjoy the best gaming experience, Windows 11, you will need to make some adjustments. There are many ways to optimize Windows 11 for gaming and performance.

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Optimize Windows 11 With Gaming Mode

1. Click on Start and go to Settings or Press Windows key + I.
   
2. Type game mode and select anyone from the option Game Mode settings or Turn on Game Mode.
   
3. After that, turn on the Game Mode.
   
4. Game Mode will allow your computer to manage its resources to achieve the best frame rate. Windows Update will also be suspended.

This is one way to increase gaming performance on Windows 11. Game Mode is not the best. Continue reading to learn more Windows 11 gaming tricks.

Disable Nagle’s Algorithm

Nagle’s algorithm bundles data packets to provide a faster internet connection. Although it’s advantageous, having Nagle’s algorithm enabled may cause latency issues when playing online games.

You can disable this feature and increase gaming performance on Windows 11 by checking your IP address.

• Right-click on Start button and go to Windows Terminal (Admin).

• Type ipconfig and press Enter key.
• Search for “IPv4 Address” and note it down to identify your PC’s IP address.

• After that, open Registry by following steps:
• Type registry on Search menu and hit Enter key.

• Follow the path or paste it in the Address bar:
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces

Note: Address bar option is available under the View tab.

• You’ll find a list of folders in the left-hand pane. The filenames are composed of numbers and letters. Click on each folder to find and match your IP address next to DhcpIPAddress when you see your matching folder.
• Right-click on the folder, go to New then, select DWORD (32-bit) Value.

• After that, rename the file with TcpAckFrequency and press Enter.
• Again right-click on the same folder, go to New and then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.
• Name the file with TCPNoDelay and hit Enter.

• Double-click on each file and set the Value data to 1.

• This will disable Nagle’s Algorithm. Reset their Value data to 0 if you encounter any issues. They will be permanently disabled.

Optimize Windows 11 Online Gaming With Faster DNS

Network traffic can be a problem if you play online multiplayer or rely on remote servers for Windows 11 gaming.
Although upgrading to faster internet may be beneficial, making minor networking adjustments is quicker and more cost-effective.

1. Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I.
2. Go to Network & Internet then, Advanced network settings.
   
3. Click on the Wi-Fi network and choose View additional Properties.
   
4. Click on Edit beside DNS server assignment.
   
5. Now, choose Manual by clicking on drop-down menu.
   
6. After that, Turn on IPv4 toggle.
   
7. Enter 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 in DNS server address.
8. Click on Save then, close all Windows.
   

Open your default browser. Your internet speed should be faster.

Disable Automatic Updates for Better Windows 11 Gaming

Windows 11 will automatically upgrade your OS and set up a restart without you having to approve. This feature is not often activated, but you don’t want to be caught unprepared and lose your game save.

Automatic updates can restart Windows without warning. However, background updates may also limit your network connectivity.
You cannot stop automatic restart, but you can delay it. You can reduce the likelihood of Windows Update downloading interrupting your gaming performance.

1. Right-click on Start button and go to Settings.
   
2. Select Windows Update then, click on Advance option.
   
3. Switch off “Restart this device as soon as possible when a restart is required to install an update.”
4. Enable Update notifications (Windows will notify you when the system will restart after an update).
5. Next, you can set Active hours. It won’t restart your device during these hours.
   

Disable Notifications in Windows 11

Windows 11’s Focus Assist feature lets you choose when and how you want to receive notifications.
Notifications are often accompanied by popups or chimes, which can disrupt games. Focus Assist can help minimize the impact of notifications. Focus Assist is a feature that allows you to control how much focus you give your work.

1. Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I.
2. Scroll and click on Focus assist.
   
3. To hide all notifications, select Alarm only.
   

Tweak Windows 11 Visual Effects for Game Improvements

Your processing power can be controlled by your graphical user interfaces (GUI). Your Windows 11 appearance settings will impress by default.
A shiny GUI running in the background may cause conflicts between games running in the foreground and those running in the foreground. These settings can be adjusted to optimize Windows 11’s gaming performance.

1. Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
2. Type Performance and choose Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.