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Windows 11 Faster App Launches Incoming
19 Oct
Summary
- Windows 11 update focuses on accelerating app launch times.
- Edge browser instances launch faster if already running.
- Microsoft plans to expand this feature to more Windows apps.
Microsoft is introducing a new performance enhancement to Windows 11, currently in its Release Preview testing phase. This update is designed to accelerate the launch times of applications, starting with the Microsoft Edge browser.
The new capability ensures that when Edge is already running in the background, subsequent attempts to open the browser, whether from a link or the taskbar, will be routed directly to the active instance. This bypasses the need to initiate an entirely new process, resulting in a notably faster launch.
While the initial launch of Edge might still be slower, subsequent 'warm' launches will benefit from this optimization. Microsoft's long-term vision is to extend this 'accelerated app launch' functionality to a broader array of Windows 11 applications.
This initiative aligns with Microsoft's ongoing efforts to improve Windows 11's performance, building upon features like app preloading and the Low Latency Profile. The company aims to address user-reported sluggishness and deliver a more responsive operating system.
Looking ahead, Microsoft aims to integrate this proactive approach to optimization into future Windows versions, ensuring a consistently smooth, reliable, and user-friendly experience across all core functionalities.
