TECH NEWS – It feels strange to even write this, but the Start menu might not be running properly.
This new feature is not enabled by default, but users can activate it manually. As part of the May update, Microsoft introduced the Low Latency Profile feature in the latest optional update for 2026 (KB5089573/Build 26200.8524). This feature, called Low Latency Profile, temporarily places a higher load on the CPU for a short period of time. Although it isn’t explicitly presented as a CPU performance booster, Microsoft refers to it as an overall performance improvement. This change is included in the optional Windows 11 KB5089573 update for versions 24H2 and 25H2 and is intended to speed up app launches and core user interface experiences, such as the Start menu, Search, and Action Center.
The feature works by temporarily increasing the CPU frequency when Windows detects latency-sensitive operations. Users can enable the feature by downloading the optional update under Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Optional Updates. Systems running build 26200.8524 or 26100.8524 should be eligible for the update, which Microsoft will gradually roll out starting in June.
The feature is disabled by default, but users can enable it using third-party tools (e.g., ViveTool). However, this isn’t the best solution for most users. Windows 11 does not include a toggle button to enable or disable the low-latency profile. Therefore, when the feature arrives with the update, it will be enabled by default on every PC. However, users can enable it right now using the solution mentioned above.
The CPU performance boost works by increasing CPU usage when opening the Start menu, which can reach 100% when opening the Action Center. Additionally, the feature eliminates the slight stutters that occur when opening the Start menu, providing a more pleasant Windows 11 experience.
Source: WCCFTech, Windows Latest
