With Windows 10 officiallylosing support next year, Windows 11 is poised to take over as the dominant operating system. Many users have already switched over to the latest Microsoft OS – and while it’s not perfect, most are finding it to be a nice step forward from Windows 10. Of course, there are a few quirks people will have to get used to, but most of the bugs and technical issues have already been ironed out.
That’s not to say Windows 11 is perfect. In fact, there are still a handful of common Windows 11 problems that people are encountering, including ones that cause no sound to play, network connections to be laggy, and games to run at less-than-optimal speeds. Thankfully, many of these issues are easy to resolve without extensive troubleshooting or the need to contact customer support.
If you’re experiencing any growing pains, here’s a look at the most commonWindows 11problems and how to fix them.
No sound in Windows 11
Windows 11 does have sound. It should have sound. But if your version of Windows 11 stubbornly refuses to make any sound, you might need to fix it. There are a few reasons that you might have no sound on Windows 11, so try a few of these potential fixes:
Windows 11 network issues
Can’t connect to the internet? Connection slower than expected? Windows 11 network problems can crop up from time to time. Try these possible fixes:
Your Windows 11 screen is flickering, blurry, or black
Is your screen not behaving properly in Windows 11? If it doesn’t look right, here are some fixes you can try:
Games running slow on Windows 11
Gaming performance on Windows 11 has been a mixed bag since its debut, and some people have faced serious performance issues.
If your game performance is still poor, you might need to adjust your in-game settings for better performance. Check outour guide to in-game settingsso you’re able to maximize your frames per second.
Windows 11 search can’t find your files
Windows 11’s search tool is smart, but sometimes it acts really dumb. It might just need to index your files again, though. Try this:
Now that you’re a wiz at Windows 11 troubleshooting, be sure to look at our favoriteWindows 11 tips and tricksto make the most out of the operating system.
