Microsoft Overhauls Windows 11 Memory Usage for Faster Performance
Microsoft is revamping Windows 11 to improve its memory usage and performance. The company has been working on this effort since March 2026, following criticism about the operating system's sluggishness and resource-heavy features.
The tech giant has made significant changes to reduce memory consumption in various areas of Windows 11. One key improvement is to WinUI 3, a framework used to build applications and system elements. Microsoft has trimmed down its memory usage from the ground up, allowing WinUI 3-based apps to launch faster while using significantly less RAM.
Other notable updates include improvements to File Explorer, which has been plagued by freezing and slow loading times. The update aims to make folder opening, file searching, and scrolling more responsive while minimizing unexpected crashes.