How to Speed up Windows 11 Right Click [2024 Guide]

Out of the many things you can do on Windows 11, pressing the right-click button of your mouse to show more options is one of the simplest tasks.

It is not taxing on your System and everyone expects some options to be displayed right after. Still, many Windows 11 users have reported that it takes too long for the options to be displayed after they right-click on Windows 11.

Why does the right click take too long to respond on Windows 11?

Having a slow HDD is a very prominent reason for the right click to take too long to respond on Windows 11. File Explorer can also not work properly for which the right-click can take too long to respond. Another reason could be that some files might have gotten corrupted.

It must be very annoying to wait for the right click to take ages to respond. I can relate to your frustration and if you are one of the people looking for a fix, look no further.

I have conducted extensive research and have written the best methods that you can follow to fix this issue.

Read the full post for more details.

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How to Speed up Windows 11 Right Click

Multiple methods claim to fix this issue, but not all of them are legit and easy to follow. I know you want a quick fix that works now, so I have written the methods in the most straightforward manner possible for your understanding.

The steps in each of the methods below are simple, so do not be nervous r doubt yourself. Even a child can follow the given methods. Keep calm and please go through them.

Here are the methods to speed up the right click on Windows 11:

1. Use the Performance options menu

Windows has a default performance options menu which can be used to prioritize faster performance on Windows 11. This menu can be accessed from the Settings option from the Start button.

This procedure is relatively simple, so you will not have a hard time. There is no reason to be tensed, so follow the simple steps below.

Here are the steps to speed up the right click on Windows 11:

Click on the Start button and go to Settings by clicking on it.

Go to the System tab from the left pane.

Click on Advanced System Settings.

Go to the Advanced tab and click on Settings.

Go to the Visual Effects tab and select Adjust for best performance.

Click on Apply then OK.

Check whether the right click is fixed or not.

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2. Delete the New Folder in Registry editor

There is a folder named “New Folder” in the Registry editor. You need to locate and delete the New Folder to make the right-click respond faster. This process is very simple, so do not worry about whether you can follow the steps or not.

The steps are straightforward, so keep calm and go through the simple steps below.

Here are the steps to use the Registry Editor to speed the right click on Windows 11:

Click on the Search button and Search for Registry Editor.

Enter the Registry Editor and go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\Shellex\ContextMenuHandlers.
Delete the New Folder.
Check whether the right-click is working correctly or not.

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How to speed up and improve performance on Windows 11

Being stuck with a slow system is very frustrating. Although having an SSD solves most slowdown issues, many people are still mechanical HDDs.

If you are one of those people, I have good news for you. Written below, you will find the best ways to improve performance n Windows 11.

The procedures below are all very simple so you have no reason to be worried.

Keep calm and go through the methods and you will be all set.

Here are the methods to improve performance on Windows 11:

1. Update Windows 11

Having the latest update installed for your Windows 11 system is a great habit to have. Not having the latest update installed can cause problems, so it is better to be safe than sorry.

Updating Windows 11 is pretty simple, so follow the steps given below and you will be good to go.

Here are the steps to update Windows 11 to increase performance:

Click on the Start button and search for Check for updates, then click on it.
Install any available updates.
Reboot your system and check whether there is an increase in performance or not.

If this process did not increase the performance of Windows11 on your system, please follow the other methods given below.

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2. Disable Startup apps

Some apps installed on your device run automatically when your system boots up. Some of these apps can slow down your system, so disabling them at Startup will improve performance.

Disabling some apps at Startup is a very easy thing to do. The steps to the process on how you can do that are given below, so please go through them.

Here are the steps to disable apps at Startup to improve performance on Windows 11:

Press the Ctrl+Alt and Delete keys together on your keyboard and select Task Manager. The Task Manager will pop up.
Click on More details. If it is already clicked, you will see the Fewer details drop-down button.

Go to the Startup tab.

Disable some apps from the list by selecting an app and clicking on Disable.

If this process did not increase the performance of Windows11 on your system, please follow the other methods given below.

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3. Uninstall unused apps

We are human and it is completely okay to sometimes forget about things or be a bit messy. It is pretty common for some people to have a lot of junk on their systems and having too many unused apps taking up storage space will result in your system slowing down.

It is a great habit to remove unused apps or junk files from your system. This keeps your PC healthy and fast.

The steps to delete or uninstall unused apps are given below. The steps are straightforward so do not be tensed, keep calm and go through the simple steps below.

Here are the steps to uninstall unused apps to improve performance on Windows 11:

Click on the Search button and search for the Control Panel. Enter the Control Panel.

Click on Uninstall a program from the Programs section.

Right-click on an unused app from the list and click on Uninstall.
Repeat the previous step for other unused apps.
Finish the previous step and restart your PC.
Check whether your system is faster after your PC restarts.

If this process did not increase the performance of Windows11 on your system, please follow the other methods given below.

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4. Buy a new SSD

It is 2022 and you should use an SSD by now. Trust me, I was using an HDD till 2020 and after I switched to an SSD, my life has been much better. The increase in speed must be experienced to be enjoyed. Everything is instant and smooth like butter.

If you have the cash, I would highly suggest that you purchase an SSD asap. At least purchase a small one so that you can install Windows 11 and the essential apps on it.

Do you know what is better? Getting more ram with faster storage which is the SSD. Getting more ram will surely increase your speed but if you only can go with the SSD or ram, purchase the SSD.