Global — Ekhbary News Agency
Microsoft has reportedly begun addressing significant performance challenges that have plagued Windows 11 since its launch, particularly concerning instability and an abundance of unnecessary features, including those related to artificial intelligence. Recent reports indicate the company is developing a new initiative, codenamed "K2," which is expected to fundamentally alter Windows development for the better. This project aims to enhance overall system performance, reduce excessive resource consumption, and eliminate what many consider "bloatware" – features largely unused by the majority of users.
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A primary focus of Project K2 is to significantly improve the gaming experience on Windows 11. Microsoft is reportedly striving to achieve and potentially surpass the performance levels of competing operating systems within an estimated two-year timeframe. This strategic shift acknowledges that gaming performance has been a notable weakness for Windows 11 compared to other platforms, especially with the rise of dedicated portable gaming devices. Beyond gaming, the project extends to deep system-wide improvements, including a substantial reduction in memory consumption – a critical point for many users given Windows 11's perceived high RAM usage – and accelerating the performance of essential applications like File Explorer, which has been slower than its Windows 10 counterpart.
Shifting Development Philosophy and Update Management
In a departure from its previous approach of rapidly releasing features without sufficient testing, Microsoft appears to be prioritizing quality and stability with Project K2 by refining its update development methodology. The company also intends to improve the update system itself, aiming for users to require only one system reboot per month in most cases, rather than frequent restarts. Another key change involves reducing the system's reliance on integrated AI features or, at least, making them less resource-intensive, recognizing that many users do not actively utilize them and some even remove them entirely. Project K2 is not a new, separate Windows version but rather a series of gradual updates to Windows 11, designed to deliver continuous enhancements and potentially restore user confidence by focusing on tangible performance improvements.
