Microsoft Tackles Windows 11's Memory Efficiency Issues
Microsoft is stepping up its efforts to improve Windows 11's memory usage. The tech giant aims to make the operating system more efficient, especially on personal computers with 8 gigabytes of RAM or more.
The move comes as part of a broader effort to enhance the quality of Windows 11. In March 2026, Microsoft announced plans to address issues such as sluggishness and resource-heavy features that bogged down the system.
Pavan Davuluri, executive vice-president of Windows+Devices at Microsoft, said the company has overhauled memory efficiency and reduced latency across multiple areas of Windows 11. Key improvements have been directed at WinUI 3, a framework used to build applications and system elements in Windows 11.
The update aims to trim memory usage from the ground up, allowing WinUI 3-based applications to launch faster while consuming significantly less RAM. Microsoft has also refined components built on Chromium and WebView2, which power numerous applications and built-in features across Windows 11.