Attempting to remove Windows 11.
Attempting to remove Windows 11.
Windows XP consumes significantly less RAM, making it ideal for older systems.
It's also quite limited in its functionality, not ideal for my needs.
I mean by "slow performance" a general lag rather than a specific program or system. It relates to how developers once optimized for limited memory and slower hardware, a situation that no longer applies with modern tools. I recall working in environments where we blended Basic and assembly to get the best results. Today I mostly use Office and Adobe Lightroom, and I haven’t noticed any major delays. My experience suggests Windows 11 runs smoothly without issues, so the question really comes down to whether you’re investing time in improving it.
I need to be clear about my sensitivity to performance issues and avoid any extra work my computer does without my input. Yes, I might have hardware that doesn’t meet expectations, but I’m not seeing the CPU reaching 4 GHz. Instead, it’s around 16 billion cycles per second on four cores with 8 billion bytes of RAM. The main reason is that I’m still early in my career and a tech enthusiast, so a gaming PC comes first when I start earning, but the right time will come. I spend too much time trying to clean up Windows bloat, and I should probably get some assistance.
Why not lower your processor speed to 1GHz or less? This cuts down the amount of processing your CPU has to handle by a certain factor compared to the bloat you’re eliminating. You can also run just one program at a time in a plain text terminal rather than using a complex GUI that multitasked in the past. The fewer user interactions you give up, the less your device needs to process. Although I’m not sure why you’d do this, we aim to improve hardware and software performance so they function more efficiently. Your actions seem to be counteracting that goal, making it harder for your devices to operate smoothly. I find it confusing. By the way, most of the instructions a CPU runs are essentially no-operation (NOP) commands—meaning they do nothing. These always run and take CPU cycles regardless of what you’re doing. Your processor is constantly active even when you’re not doing anything.
You seem a bit odd about how much software affects your machine. Less load means more space for extra tasks or quicker completion of existing ones. I keep my CPU at maximum boost, but it doesn’t need to interact with this setup. If you still don’t grasp why I’m doing this, imagine the situation: you’re just a student using a modest PC provided by your parents. You can’t demand better performance—especially when they expect marks instead. You’ve spent time learning and trimming your system, and now you realize how much wasteful Windows and Microsoft can be. A faster setup would mean quicker boot times, smoother multitasking, and the ability to run more apps or even emulate Android games without heavy memory use. It’s not just about speed; it’s about efficiency and freedom from unnecessary bloat. People like Chris Titus on YouTube also appreciate this approach, showing that optimized systems work well regardless of hardware.
You're more likely to cause problems than improve performance. If you're concerned, turn off unnecessary programs in the Windows Startup Manager—start with the biggest ones first, then check the Task Manager for heavy CPU usage. Avoid removing anything from a standard Windows installation; those are usually essential. You can still remove non-essential OEM software, though.
I’ve just crushed the level 100 boss and returned to level 1. This isn’t just about turning off startup apps—I’m talking about a full system overhaul. Back then I relied on Windows with tweaks, but now I’m on a fresh machine where I can be completely independent. I’m switching to Ubuntu to handle everything smoothly.