How to make your Windows 11 PC fast using Microsoft’s official tool

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If your Windows PC has been feeling slower than usual, background apps, cluttered storage, and too many startup programs could be the cause. Microsoft’s free PC Manager app offers a simple way to clean things up and make your system run more efficiently—all from a single dashboard.

What is Microsoft PC Manager?

PC Manager is a free tool developed by Microsoft to help users manage system performance and health. It brings together several built-in Windows utilities, such as disk cleanup, startup management, and security tools, into one easy-to-use interface. Designed for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users, the app helps detect issues and offers suggestions to resolve them quickly.

Where to get it

You can download PC Manager from the Microsoft Store or directly from the official PC Manager website. It’s compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Use Boost for instant speed-up

Once installed, the first feature you'll notice is the “Boost” button. Clicking it clears out system junk, like temporary files and cached data, which can accumulate over time and slow down your PC. This quick cleanup can improve performance almost instantly.

Run a system health check

The Health Check feature scans your PC to detect performance bottlenecks, outdated drivers, security risks, and unnecessary startup items. It then recommends actions to fix these issues. While the scan may take a few minutes, the results can help resolve problems that may be affecting system stability and speed.

Free up storage space

If your computer is running low on storage, it can impact overall performance. PC Manager includes tools to delete unnecessary files such as outdated system data, old downloads, and temporary app files. This helps clear space and improves the responsiveness of your PC.

Manage startup programs

Too many programs set to launch at startup can slow down boot time. PC Manager lists all these apps and lets you disable the ones you don’t need with a single click, helping your system start faster.

The app also features a real-time resource monitor for tracking CPU, memory, disk, and network usage—giving you insights into what might be slowing your PC down.