Microsoft developer Ryan Myers explained in 2005 why deleting Prefetch hurt Windows performance. So, I tested the old trick on Windows 11.

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My ZIP files are still boring but at least the app opening them isn’t.

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

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The programs that run when you start your Windows PC have a huge effect on not only how long your system takes to get going, but also how many system resources are available for what you're doing.

Windows 11 sets aside some storage space to function normally. That space is called “System & reserved.” It includes Windows system files, reserved storage, virtual memory, hibernation files, system ...