By Laura Pippig
Publication Date: 2026-04-28 16:23:00
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In summary:
- PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s secret “Windows K2” project aims to address major Windows 11 complaints through performance improvements and user experience enhancements.
- Key improvements include a 60% faster Start menu, instant file name search in File Explorer, reduced memory usage, and potential ad removal from the interface.
- Microsoft targets matching SteamOS gaming performance within two years while making updates less intrusive and improving system reliability through monthly restart cycles.
Back in March, Microsoft promised to make fundamental changes to Windows 11 to make the operating system faster and better. It was reported that, in order to regain users’ trust, the company even intended to scale back its focus on AI features.
Windows Central now claims to have learned more about Microsoft’s plans from anonymous sources. There’s apparently a secret effort called “Windows K2,” which is a project that was…