Windows 11 included a feature that slows down video games
Gamers noticed an unpleasant surprise after the November update of Windows 11: video games began to run slower, and FPS sagged for no apparent reason.
According to the edition of Windows Latest, the fault is not a system error, and the new policy of Microsoft on cybersecurity.
It is called Memory Integrity. Its main task is to check drivers and block malware attempts to access critical Windows kernels. Previously, this protection was only enabled by default on new computers. Now Microsoft has begun to massively activate it on those devices that have been updated from previous versions of the OS (concerns the builds 25H2 and 26H2). If the user has not previously disabled this option manually, the system will do so automatically.
Safety comes at a price. According to tests, forced activation of Memory Integrity can reduce performance in games by an average of 5%. In some of the most resource-sensitive projects, the drawdown reaches 10%. For esportsmen, this is critical, and for ordinary players it can be barely noticeable.
You can find this setting by following the path: Windows Security → Device Security → Kernel Insulation Information. There will be a memory integrity switch.
Important advice from experts: if your games are stable and you do not notice the lags, do not turn off this feature. It is a powerful shield against modern viruses. It is worth resorting to turning it off only if you clearly see a drop in performance and are ready to consciously sacrifice the level of protection for the sake of additional frames per second.
