Settings App is slow and laggy on a good pc, have tried almost every step online

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Settings App is slow and laggy on a good pc, have tried almost every step online

JordanBonz-3817 0

Similar to a post from 5 years ago, the problem still persists. For about 3 months now, only my settings app is running slow and laggy, everything else works fine. I have 32GB Ram, intel core i7 12700K and an RTX 3080 using windows 11. I was wondering if there is a fix. I have tried re-registering, sfc /scannow, DISM updating bios and firmware, removed backgrounds apps, removed startup apps, checked hardware, booted in safemode and a windows repair upgrade and none of them worked. The last thing I haven't tried is a clean install and I'm reluctant to do it as its only the settings app. Is it just the app or is there something wrong with my pc?

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JordanBonz-3817 0

Hi thanks for the help but it was actually just the XMP profile I had turned on was underperforming my pc. When I turned it back to default everything worked fine

Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-03T03:11:59.3+00:00

Hi JordanBonz-3817,

Thank you for the update. I really appreciate you coming back to share the resolution.

Glad to hear everything is working properly again after switching the XMP profile back to default. That’s a great find, as memory profiles can sometimes cause unexpected performance issues depending on the setup.

If you run into anything else or have further questions, feel free to reach out anytime. I'm happy to help.

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Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-03T03:11:59.3+00:00

Hi JordanBonz-3817,

Thank you for the update. I really appreciate you coming back to share the resolution.

Glad to hear everything is working properly again after switching the XMP profile back to default. That’s a great find, as memory profiles can sometimes cause unexpected performance issues depending on the setup.

If you run into anything else or have further questions, feel free to reach out anytime. I'm happy to help.

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Hi Jordan Bonz,

Thanks for detailing all the troubleshooting you’ve already done, that really helps narrow things down.

Just to better understand your setup, could you let me know which method you used for the Windows repair upgrade? For example, was it done through Windows Update, the Installation Assistant, or using an ISO/Media Creation Tool?

Also, when you mentioned updating the BIOS and firmware, could you share how those updates were performed (e.g., manually from the device manufacturer’s tool or Windows Update)?

Since the issue seems limited to the Settings app, one quick check we can do is to see whether it’s related to your current user profile. Please try creating a new local user account and test the Settings app there:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Other users
Click Add account then select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information > Add a user without a Microsoft account
Enter a username and password, then click Next
Sign in with the new account and open the Settings app

If the Settings app runs normally in the new account, it would indicate the issue is likely tied to your original user profile rather than the system itself.

Looking forward to your update.

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Clary-N 16,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-02T07:58:13.3333333+00:00

Hi Jordan Bonz,

May I know if you have got any chance to check my answer?

I am glad to help if you have any other questions.