Windows 11's faster app launches released today, enable it using these steps

Key Points:

• The Windows 11 August 2026 update (Build 26200.9168+) activates the Low Latency Profile feature for app launches, causing the CPU to spike to near-maximum frequency briefly when opening apps, resulting in faster launch times.
• Low Latency Profile, initially rolled out in June 2026 for Windows shell elements like the Start menu and Search, now extends this CPU boost to all apps, improving responsiveness without increasing overall CPU utilization or battery drain.
• The feature uses a "race to sleep" approach, rapidly completing tasks at high CPU speeds before returning to an idle state, which is more power-efficient than gradual CPU ramp-up and is similar to techniques used in macOS and Linux.
• Users can check if the feature is active via tools like HWiNFO or Task Manager, and those who haven't received it through Microsoft's Controlled Feature Rollout can enable it manually using the third-party ViVeTool utility.
• This update is part of Microsoft's broader initiative to optimize Windows 11 performance, including memory improvements, UI framework modernization with WinUI, and reducing system ads, aiming to enhance speed and efficiency across all hardware by the end of 2026.