Windows 11 optimized for gaming and audio work. Perfect setup for high-performance tasks and sound design.
Windows 11 optimized for gaming and audio work. Perfect setup for high-performance tasks and sound design.
Hi there! I've been considering setting up two Windows 11 systems on my PC—one optimized for gaming and the other for audio work. I’ve noticed a noticeable slowdown in performance after installing software like Ableton, VST plugins, and tools such as UA Connect, iLok, and Waves Central. My main concern is that my audio settings are affecting low-frequency response, making 0.1% dips more common. After fully cleaning up the OS and fine-tuning it for gaming, everything ran smoothly. Would having two separate Windows 11 instances help? I’d keep one focused on gaming and the other on productivity. It seems like background drivers or background processes might be the culprit, even though I’ve checked standard tools like Process Manager and LatencyMon. The difference is clear—gaming feels much more responsive, especially in online shooters. My system specs are 9800X3D with two 16GB RAM modules at 6000MT/s DDR5 CL30-36-36-76, running Prime OC 5070 Ti and Aorus Elite Wifi7.
Revo uninstaller can remove applications such as Copilot, Snip Tool, etc. Even after adjusting auto start and task scheduler, the issue persisted. Games performed smoothly until I installed audio software. I’m very sensitive to a 0.1% FPS drop, noticing the impact clearly. I’ve already set up a fresh E11 installation for gaming, and it’s now functioning well again. Can I run Windows 11 on a different partition of the same drive? I’m concerned it might create smaller recovery partitions and cause confusion between the two versions.
The snipping tool has issues that could cause problems. Changing it might remove your ability to file complaints about MS. Reviewing W11 IOT should help as it usually has fewer problems and is more stable. Even regular W11 can be thin enough without breaking. Dual booting seems possible but often fails in real use. It's best to stick with a separate SSD. Properly setting up one W11 should work without issues. These are my manual adjustments and I haven't altered anything else—just starting at 4GB. I didn't uninstall Edge even though IOT claims it can be removed. Don't try to fix things that aren't working. I also have other settings for non-IOT, but for me, IOT is still the better option. This might not hold true if you use the latest games and hardware that depend on future W11 updates.
Sure, send me your non-IOT list. I've been delaying the Win11 upgrade, but I think I'll tackle it this quarter.
I maintain the latest versions and gradually reduce my efforts. For instance, I once used the registry hack to restore the W10 file context menu. Clearly, what follows is subjective—modify it for your requirements. These scripts accomplish similar tasks with added capabilities. However, you’re uncertain about them, and upcoming W11 updates might depend on features removed by a script. To illustrate, my company manages 1,800 user-facing W11 PCs. None face major issues except in rare situations. An OS receives a fresh install only when a PC is new or hardware repairs are needed. They also never deploy such scripts from GitHub. Coincidence? I don’t own a dedicated GPU; some RAM is allocated for VRAM. My W11 Pro begins at 4.5GB on a 32GB system, with IOT slightly reduced. All this applies only under the following conditions—nothing else. I restrict malware software like MB, RGB, and other programs that are unreliable or auto-start. Only install genuinely useful applications, avoiding risky tools that interfere with the OS. Probably, no workplace IT team would enforce such measures. I also avoid installing all SSD, HWinfoo, and similar utilities unless absolutely necessary. I use restore points to test software or employ a sandbox. If I dislike a program, it’s as if it never existed. Removing software doesn’t erase everything.
I just navigated through the GP Editor and adjusted some configurations, but I’m unsure if they align with Microsoft’s recommendations. When you apply GP edits, pay close attention to the descriptions: - a few were phased out after W10 (why does MS retain them?!) - others don’t gather data unless explicitly configured, so enabling more collection could happen unintentionally - some merely restrict what users can modify in the Settings section. These options seem to limit data gathering: You won’t achieve a genuine Linux experience on W11, yet you can easily find a version that cuts down 90% of the complaints while keeping compatibility with Windows tools and devices (unlike Linux/Mac). When set up correctly—or even better, with IoT integration—most of the issues users complain about become minor oversights for most people.
I’ve worked with GP in Active Directory settings as well as local configurations. Mostly I focus on preventing issues through thorough research and careful exploration. It’s a rewarding experience.
We rely on GP as a temporary solution. If MS offers genuine control and improved defaults, a regular user never needed Pro or anything better. However, the driver update that forces MS to replace my latest chipset or iGPU driver with their own often requires me to turn it off in GP. On my old PC (9+ years), the Intel iGPU driver worked perfectly, but MS’s decision to install their own breaks it. I had to disable it in GP. When I was younger, I used scripts and tools—those disabled settings made location sharing useful. It sounds ideal until your partner complains weeks later about Hulu not working, forcing you to dig through troubleshooting. Less is more. Modern data sharing makes this even more valuable. If MS released a stable OS that works for users, I can stick with the home version. Until then, I rely on IOT with my own approach—changes are minimal, and I understand exactly what I’m doing.