Windows 11 is quite a mysterious operating system. In an article dedicated to options to optimize performance in video games, Microsoft confirms their deterioration due to certain security features.
Microsoft recently posted a page guide discussing the options available to optimize the performance of Windows 11 in video games. The firm confirms that some security features are not recommended. Their activation has a negative impact.
This concerns Hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI) also known as Memory Integrity and the Virtual Machine Platform (VMP). This duo provides basic virtual machine services for Windows and protection once morest certain types of attacks aimed at injecting code into processes. It also guarantees that the loaded drivers are “signed and trusted”.
Overall these functions improve the security of Windows 11 once morest threats but come with a problem. Redmond explains that they can impact performance in ” certain scenarios and game device configurations “. Unfortunately we don’t have specific details regarding these “scenarios” and “configurations”. Clearly it is up to the user to determine if his PC has a problem or not.
In the event that it is concerned, Microsoft specifies that disabling these functions makes the PC vulnerable to certain types of threats.
Here is the deactivation procedure
Windows 11 and “memory integrity” security
Memory Integrity is not necessarily enabled on all PCs upgraded from Windows 10. However, this technology is enabled by default on new systems.
To find out and act accordingly, select Start and then search for “ Core insulationin the search bar, then select it from the list of results to open. On the page an option allows you to activate or deactivate this technology.
Note that memory integrity is a kernel isolation feature. By enabling this setting, you prevent malicious programs from accessing high security processes in the event of an attack.
Windows 11 and Virtual Machine Platform
To deactivate the VMP, you must launch the “Activate or deactivate Windows features” tool. To do this, open Start, type “Turn Windows features on or off” and then launch the application.
In the list that appears find the entry Virtual Machine Platform and check its activation or name (checkbox).
Windows 11 and Virtual Machine Platform
Note that a restart is required for the changes to take effect.
Finally, Microsoft does not quantify the importance of this impact on performance. On the other hand, knowing that a dedicated page has emerged, it is certain that it is not trivial.
