Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM

October 15, 2026 Tom Warren

Summary

Microsoft reports that recent performance updates have made Windows 11 significantly more responsive and improved its operation on computers with eight gigabytes of memory. These enhancements follow a company initiative launched earlier this year to address system reliability, overall user experience, and core functionality across multiple features.

Earlier this year Microsoft laid out a plan to fix Windows 11, with a focus on performance, reliability, and the overall OS experience. After months of fixes, Microsoft now says the "result is a Windows experience that's up to 20 percent more responsive." Microsoft has made improvements to Start, File Explorer, Search, Edge, and other parts of Windows 11 to…

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