Experiment with various web browsers and applications. If the issue persists, you may have to roll back to Windows 10. However, I recommend that you save this fix for last because there are a few less drastic fixes you could try first.
Troubleshooting Browser Slow in Windows 11
Wipe Browser Cache
Site cache accumulated in your browser slows down the performance of your browser. It is recommended to clean your browser cache every once in a while. Here’s how you can clear cache in Google Chrome.
Configure Cookies
Cookies from trusted websites help improve your site experience. If you block all cookies by default, consider enabling cookies for websites you use.
Turn Sync Off
Sync activities in the background can take up network usage. This results in slower internet access for the user. Every pro user should be able to pause syncs during internet browsing and enable them when not using a PC.
Change Performance Options
Windows 11 has powerful options to limit the performance of your system. Your network too may be affected by this. If that is the case, you should consider switching to better performance options
Turn Off or Kill Background Apps and Services
Same as Sync settings, other applications also may be running in the background. This could be the voice assistant, notification services, file indexers, and so on. It is better to turn them off and only enable them when needed.
Change Power Options
Power options apply to Windows 11 installed on laptops. To increase battery life, Windows 11 tries to run the system on minimal power consumption. As a result, network performance may suffer even when plugged in.
Restart Network Adapter
Restarting network adapter reloads network configuration in Windows 11. If there’s an issue then a restart normally should solve it.
Confirm DNS Settings
Sometimes your PC may have invalid DNS and IP configurations. This results in slower internet connection or complete internet failure. Changing settings to get configuration from the router is the best approach for resolution.
Update Network Drivers
With an upgrade to Windows 11, your network adapter may also need a driver update. If the system hasn’t applied the update yet, install the driver update with these steps.
Disable IPv6
IPv6 is version 6 of the internet connection. It is supposed to be the future standard of the internet as more and more network devices are used in the world. For now, all devices support and use IPv4 which is the current standard. IPv6 can be safely turned off in Windows 11 to prevent any potential network issues.
Will Connecting to a VPN Make My Internet Faster?
Connecting to a VPN server routes your internet traffic through the VPN server. Depending on the location, you may experience slower internet when connected to VPNs. Without VPNs, your traffic goes from your ISP to services such as Facebook and youtube directly. If your internet is slower when connected to VPN, disconnect from the VPN first before trying.
All the Devices Including My Windows 11 Pc Have Slow Connections. What Should I Do?
If multiple home devices are experiencing slow internet, check your router. See for any warning signs if the internet doesn’t work at all. You may also need to contact their technical support and inform them of the situation.
Only Youtube and Facebook Are Slow on My Internet. What Should I Do?
If you have issues in certain sites only, it shows a problem with the server that’s hosting the site. You can verify if Facebook or any other site is working by going to this website. You only need to enter the website address to check if it is working properly. If you are experiencing slow services regularly, it indicates a problem with your ISP. Talk to them to see if they are throttling your bandwidth during peak hours.
