boot performance

Microsoft is enhancing the performance of Windows 11 by focusing on reducing boot times and improving startup speeds. At the IFA 2026 event, a Microsoft executive mentioned significant gains in these areas. The improvements aim to streamline user experience and allow quicker access to the desktop, with features like Windows Hello expected to operate more swiftly. These enhancements are still in development and not yet available for public testing. Microsoft is also optimizing Windows 11 for devices with 8GB of RAM due to the increasing popularity of such laptops. No specific performance metrics were provided as the enhancements are in the early stages.