Microsoft admitted in January 2026 that Windows 11 had some issues, promising to fix the operating system and improve things in the future. Fast forward almost six months and Windows users finally got a taste of Microsoft’s performance changes in a new Windows 11 update that introduced a feature called Low Latency Profile.
Microsoft first provided a glimpse of what the Low Latency Profile was supposed to accomplish in May 2026, with the update being part of an optional Windows 11 update on PCs running the 24H2 or 25H2 branches. However, the new June release brings this feature to the main branch of Windows 11, allowing the operating system to respond more quickly during certain actions, like opening an app or displaying the Start menu.
For the most part, reports suggest that the feature will show the most noticeable difference on older hardware configurations. So if you have a high-end PC, like one of the best desktop computers of 2026, you may not notice much change. The feature works by increasing the CPU clock speed for a brief interval of 1-3 seconds. This allows the PC to load certain items faster. Given all the complaints we’ve seen over the years about Windows 11 being slow, especially when using basic features like File Explorer, the introduction of the Low Latency Profile will hopefully help alleviate some of that slowness while still delivering on Microsoft’s promise to improve Windows 11.
How to check if you have Low Latency Profile Update
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You can check if you have the Low Latency Profile Update by going to Settings > System > Windows Update and checking to see if the KB5094126 update is available for download. If so, installing it will automatically enable the feature on your PC.
If the update is not listed as available, it may still be rolling out. Windows updates tend to roll out slowly to the community, and some users may access them faster than others. You can also check your build number to see if it has already been installed. To do this, go to Settings > System > About, and if you are running build number 26200.8655 (for Windows 25H2) or build 26100.8655 (for Windows 24H2), then you already have it installed.
If you don’t want to wait, you can always download the update and install it manually. Go to the Microsoft Update catalog and grab the corresponding update for your system. You will need to see which version of Windows you are using by looking at the About page under System Settings. Unfortunately, the low latency profile doesn’t provide any visual indication that it’s enabled or any settings you can enable to ensure it works.
