Windows 11's Virtualization-Based Security can throttle gaming performance; here's how to disable it
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Jasmine Mannan
Summary
This article discusses how Windows 11's Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) feature can cause performance degradation in gaming PCs, particularly microstutters and erratic frame pacing in modern open-world games. It explains what VBS is, how it impacts gaming performance, and provides a simple 30-second method to disable it through the Windows Security app or Core Isolation settings. The article targets high-end gaming rig owners who experience unexplained performance issues.
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· 3 pulledWhen building a high-end gaming rig, you expect buttery-smooth performance. However, many users might face baffling microstutters and erratic frame pacing in heavy modern open-world games.
Disabling VBS is a straightforward process that takes about 30 seconds.
The hidden security layer runs in the background, consuming resources that could otherwise be used by your games.
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