Despite all that’s new in Windows 11, Microsoft has found that certain content virtualization features can negatively impact gaming performance. For this, has left instructions to all players to improve their performance on their computers. Of course, as they warn, this is at your own risk.
What is the reason behind Microsoft’s warning to gamers? Well, apparently, to improve the performance of games on your PC, you have to disable certain security features. Thus, although you will see an obvious improvement while you enjoy your titles, you could be exposed to various threats that swarm on the internet.
This is why, after a gaming session, Microsoft urges you to reactivate this feature on your PC. In this way, you can take advantage of the increased performance, without compromising the life of your computer.
If you want to carry out the process, here we tell you how to do it step by step.
So you can get more power out of your Windows 11 computer
“Gamers who want to prioritize performance have the option to turn these features off while playing, and turn them back on when they’re done.” This is how Microsoft presents these configurations with which you can get more advantage of your PC settings.
To do so, he teaches us to modify Memory Integrity and Virtual Machine Platform Windows 11. Both functions will have to be modified before you can enjoy the games in their full power -according to your hardware, of course-.
- To disable the Memory Integritygo to the menu Start and writes Core Insulation in the search bar.
- The Windows Security app will open. Inside, you will see the function memory integrity.
- Turn this feature off. Keep in mind that if you want to keep your computer well protected, it is necessary to reactivate it after playing.
Clever. The first step has been completed. Now all that remains is to disable the Virtual Machine Platform on Windows 11.
- In the search bar, type Turn Windows features on or off. Open the relevant option.
- Scroll through the window and look virtual machine platform. Uncheck the box to disable it.
- tap on To accept to save the changes. For them to finish applying, it is recommended that you restart your computer.
Now you can go play all the titles you want. According to Microsoft, this should offer a slight performance boost in Windows 11. Remember, to keep your computer’s security intact, it’s recommended that you re-enable all options turned off in this guide.