You can open Advanced System Settings in Windows 11 in a few seconds with a built-in command. Press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter. The System Properties window opens. Click the Advanced tab. You now see Advanced System Settings.
These settings control performance, user profiles, and startup behavior. They also give you direct access to tools that affect speed, stability, and how Windows reacts to crashes.
If your PC feels slow, this menu gives you the fastest way to fix it.
What Are Advanced System Settings
Advanced System Settings is part of the System Properties panel. It includes three main sections:
| Section | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Performance | Visual effects, memory usage, and background behavior |
| User Profiles | Local and roaming user data |
| Startup and Recovery | Crash handling, restart behavior, and boot options |
You find all of these under the Advanced tab in System Properties.
How to Open Advanced System Settings in Windows 11
Method 1: Use the Run command
This is the fastest method.
- Press Windows + R
- Type sysdm.cpl
- Press Enter
- Click the Advanced tab
You are now inside Advanced System Settings.
Method 2: Use Windows Search
- Open Windows Search
- Type View advanced system settings
- Click the first result
Windows opens the same System Properties window with the Advanced tab selected.
Method 3: Use Control Panel
- Open Control Panel
- Select System
- Click Advanced system settings
This leads to the same place.
How to Speed Up Windows 11 Using Advanced System Settings
The biggest performance gains come from the Performance panel.
Open Performance Settings
- Open Advanced System Settings
- Under Performance, click Settings
You now see three tabs: Visual Effects, Advanced, and Data Execution Prevention.
Visual Effects: Reduce UI load
Windows uses animations, shadows, and fades that slow older or low RAM systems.
Choose one of these options:
| Option | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Let Windows choose | Good for most users |
| Adjust for best appearance | Uses more GPU and RAM |
| Adjust for best performance | Turns off animations and effects |
| Custom | Lets you pick what stays on |
For speed, select Adjust for best performance.
This removes animations and makes Windows respond faster.
Advanced Tab: Control memory and background apps
Click the Advanced tab inside Performance.
| Setting | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Processor scheduling | Programs |
| Memory usage | Programs |
This tells Windows to prioritize active apps instead of background services.
Manage User Profiles
Back in Advanced System Settings, click Settings under User Profiles.
Here you can:
- View all user accounts on the PC
- Delete old profiles that waste disk space
- Copy profiles for new users
If your system has old or broken profiles, removing them can free storage and fix login delays.
Control Startup and Crash Behavior
Click Settings under Startup and Recovery.
You can:
- Disable automatic restart after a crash
- Change the default operating system
- Enable or disable memory dumps
| Setting | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Automatically restart | Turn off to read crash errors |
| Write debugging information | Helps diagnose system failures |
| Default OS | Controls boot behavior on dual boot systems |
Turning off auto restart helps you see real error messages when Windows fails.
Quick Optimization Checklist
Use these changes for better performance:
- Set Visual Effects to Best performance
- Set Processor scheduling to Programs
- Remove unused user profiles
- Disable automatic restart for crash troubleshooting
FAQs
Does Advanced System Settings exist in all Windows 11 editions
Yes. Home, Pro, and Enterprise all include it.
Is sysdm.cpl safe to use
Yes. It is a built in Windows system file.
Do these settings increase FPS in games
Yes. Disabling visual effects and prioritizing programs helps games run smoother.
Can I break Windows by changing these options
No, if you stay within the Performance and Startup panels. Do not delete system user profiles.
Summary
Advanced System Settings in Windows 11 gives you direct control over performance, memory use, startup behavior, and user profiles. Open it with sysdm.cpl or Windows Search. Turn off visual effects, prioritize programs, and clean old profiles. These changes make Windows faster, more stable, and easier to troubleshoot.
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