Longer loading times in games on Windows 11


kamild_

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I switched to Windows 11 about a month ago (clean installation).
First games I tried are TF2, CS:GO and modded Minecraft. In all of them, I see increased loading times (booting up, loading a map/world etc.) compared to Windows 10. CS:GO seems like the worst offender, which instead of starting up in less than 4 seconds, now starts in exactly 20 seconds. I can't tell with other games, since the aforementioned three are the ones I play regularly, and which I can tell with utmost confidence that they were in fact loading faster.
I see no excessive CPU or disk usage in Task Manager, overall I still have less apps running in the background compared to my previous Windows 10 installation. I have tried a lot of things as people on other communities have suggested, but all efforts fell flat:
  • Disabled: Core Isolation, GameDVR, Game Mode, HAGS, fTPM, Secure Boot (re-enabled the last two).
  • Updated: OS and all the updates (21H2, compilation 22000.469), drivers incl. chipset and GPU with or without NVCleanInstall (driver list here, I have since updated my GPU, Intel LAN and Bluetooth drivers), SSD firmware, BIOS (currently using latest beta with AGESA 1.2.0.5)
  • Verified system file integrity with sfc /scannow and Repair-WindowsImage -Online -RestoreHealth
  • Performed a clean boot
  • Checked SSD's SMART data for potential issues
  • Other tweaks: bcdedit /set disabledynamictick yes, bcdedit /set useplatformtick yes, bcdedit /set tscsyncpolicy enhanced, MSI mode for all devices that seem to support it, optimized system services with W10Privacy
It's starting to feel like this is some deep issue with this OS. Any other ideas?
 
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Have you tried to disable Defender, SuperFetch, disable8dot3, fast startup, page file?
You might also try to enable compression, it could actually improve loading times.

P.S. There is currently a performance problem with AMD caused by fTPM.
 

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TairikuOkami said:
Have you tried to disable Defender, SuperFetch, disable8dot3, fast startup, page file?
You might also try to enable compression, it could actually improve loading times.

P.S. There is currently a performance problem with AMD caused by fTPM.
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Huh. It was Defender. I disabled and re-enabled Defender's real-time protection on the fly like 6 times and tested the games, and they were consistently loading faster now, almost as fast as on Windows 10. Then I left the protection enabled and added exclusions to game's folders and processes, and seems like that did the trick. I still have an active Norton 360 subscription but haven't reinstalled the program on Windows 11 yet, if W11's Defender seems problematic, I may just try to switch back :)
But that worked with TF2 and Minecraft, not in CS:GO. Although it loads maps faster, it still takes 20 seconds to launch. Other tweaks haven't helped.
 

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TairikuOkami said:
Have you tried to disable Defender, SuperFetch, disable8dot3, fast startup, page file?
You might also try to enable compression, it could actually improve loading times.

P.S. There is currently a performance problem with AMD caused by fTPM.
Click to expand...
As a gamer myself, I've not needed to resort to any of the above. Currently running Windows 11 Pro RTM (Build 22000.469). Anyway, moving from Windows 10 to 11 hasn't had any effect on my gaming performance.

With that I have an Intel system (see system specs) but am aware there have been gaming complaints with AMD based systems.
 

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kamild_ said:
I still have an active Norton 360 subscription
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Note that Norton currently includes cryptominer for Ether, maybe try Panda Free or 360 TSE instead.
Dru2 said:
As a gamer myself, I've not needed to resort to any of the above.
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You have a great PC, but I have a noticeable improvement after disabling Defender alone. Just Explorer loads instantly instead of 5 secs.
 

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TairikuOkami said:
Note that Norton currently includes cryptominer for Ether, maybe try Panda Free or 360 TSE instead.
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I've heard of that, but as long as it's an opt-in, I don't really care. And if they start forcing that crap, then I'll make sure to throw out the trash ^^
Thank you for free recommendations though, I haven't kept track of it for a while but if not for Norton, I would have probably tried Bitdefender or AVG.
 
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Hi,
Yep defender/ microsoft security is a anchor.
 

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TairikuOkami said:
You have a great PC, but I have a noticeable improvement after disabling Defender alone. Just Explorer loads instantly instead of 5 secs.
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Unfortunately, we can't see each other's machines, but I can assure you my internet doesn't take anywhere near 5 seconds to load (Defender enabled). And as said, before, my gaming hasn't been affected by switching from Win 10 to 11. But again.... Intel system.

Anyway, I'd rather use my PC with an AV enabled than one not, even at the cost of a slight performance dip. That's me.
 

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kamild_ said:
I've heard of that, but as long as it's an opt-in, I don't really care. And if they start forcing that crap, then I'll make sure to throw out the trash ^^
Thank you for free recommendations though, I haven't kept track of it for a while but if not for Norton, I would have probably tried Bitdefender or AVG.
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Didn't norton buy avg and avast too ?
 

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That's news to me but I just googled it and... yeah, that's happening I guess. But from what I can tell, it's still ongoing and not done.
 

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kamild_ said:
That's news to me but I just googled it and... yeah, that's happening I guess. But from what I can tell, it's still ongoing and not done.
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Bitdefender was the better option.
 

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1-AOC G2460PG 24"G-Sync 144Hz/ 2nd 1-ASUS VG248QE 24"/ 3rd LG 43" series
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ThrashZone said:
Didn't norton buy avg and avast too ?
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Yep, the era of 3rd party AVs is ending, like firewalls did. We will have the illusion of choice, just like with browsers.
 

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ThrashZone said:
Bitdefender was the better option.
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Perhaps. I just grabbed it on sale after checking AV-Test and seeing that it seems to perform well. It was like $5 for a yearly subscription for 5 devices.
 

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Cooling
bequiet! Dark Rock 4, 4x Fractal Design Silent Series R3 140mm, 1x stock fan
Keyboard
ADATA XPG Summoner (Cherry MX Speed Silver)
Mouse
Steelseries Prime Wireless
Internet Speed
Variable
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Hi,
Everyone has had norton and even mcafee I'd bet
Most have moved on
Norton buying out competitors is just typical.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win-7-10-11Pro's10900k & 9940x & 5930kTrident-Z Royal 4000c16 2x16gb & Trident-Z 36...Titan Xp & 1080ti FTW3 & evga 980ti gaming
OS
Win-7-10-11Pro's
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Acer 17" Nitro 7840sn/ 2x16gb 5600c40/ 4060/ stock 1tb-os/ 4tb sn850x
CPU
10900k & 9940x & 5930k
Motherboard
z490-Apex & x299-Apex & x99-Sabertooth
Memory
Trident-Z Royal 4000c16 2x16gb & Trident-Z 3600c16 4x8gb & 3200c14 4x8gb
Graphics Card(s)
Titan Xp & 1080ti FTW3 & evga 980ti gaming
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek x3
Monitor(s) Displays
1-AOC G2460PG 24"G-Sync 144Hz/ 2nd 1-ASUS VG248QE 24"/ 3rd LG 43" series
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 not sure what the t.v is besides 43" class scales from 1920-1080 perfectly
Hard Drives
2-WD-sn850x 4tb/ 970evo+500gb/ 980 pro 2tb.
PSU
1000p2 & 1200p2 & 850p2
Case
D450 x2 & 1 Test bench in cherry Entertainment center
Cooling
Custom water loops x3 with 2x mora 360mm rads only 980ti gaming air cooled
Keyboard
G710+x3
Mouse
Redragon x3
Internet Speed
xfinity gigabyte
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
mbam pro

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinu...Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magne...
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
    Memory
    64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
    Sound Card
    Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
    PSU
    Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)Intel Core i9-9900K32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4...Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
    Memory
    32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
    Graphics card(s)
    Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24-Inch NEC PA242W
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    Backup System
Really the only difference between most programs is setting, but underneath they all pretty much work the same way.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinu...Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magne...
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
    Memory
    64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
    Sound Card
    Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
    PSU
    Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)Intel Core i9-9900K32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4...Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
    Memory
    32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
    Graphics card(s)
    Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24-Inch NEC PA242W
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    Backup System
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