Windows 11 boot times to be reduced

Microsoft is working on new performance improvements aimed at speeding up system startup, one of the most common waiting points for Windows 11 users. The company's goal is for computers to reach the lock screen in less time and for the Windows Hello login process to be completed more quickly.

Speaking at IFA 2026, Mark Linton, Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, stated that progress has been made in internal tests, particularly regarding boot times and the biometric login experience. According to Linton, work is ongoing to ensure that Windows Hello responds faster during login processes that use facial recognition and infrared cameras.

These changes have not yet been released to general testing channels such as Windows Insider. It is stated that the improvements are currently being tested in Microsoft's internal builds. For this reason, no definitive schedule has been shared regarding when the update will be released to users.

The new performance efforts will not be limited to the boot screen. It is reported that Microsoft is also working on a "Low Latency Profile" to speed up transitions between menus, shorten application launch times, and ensure that the processor responds with lower latency for certain tasks.

Another aspect of the performance strategy is the more efficient use of system resources. Issues in memory supply have increased laptop prices, making models with 8 GB of RAM more prominent once again. This situation also makes it important how Windows 11 performs on devices with more limited memory capacity.

Mark Linton said that Windows 11's base system requirements are being re-evaluated and that special optimizations are being prepared to ensure the operating system runs more smoothly, especially on computers with 8 GB of memory.

For now, Microsoft has not announced a percentage-based improvement rate for boot times, Windows Hello response, or general performance. Once the internal development process is complete, these changes are expected to be rolled out to Windows 11 users gradually.