Windows 11’s new update actually makes your PC faster. Here’s how to get it
Windows 11's new optional update KB5089573 enhances PC performance by reducing app launch lag and UI stutters. This update introduces a Low Latency Profile that significantly boosts CPU speed for critical tasks. Users can manually install the update for immediate performance improvements, with a broader rollout expected in June 2026.
- ▪The update KB5089573 is part of Microsoft's Project K2 initiative aimed at improving Windows 11 performance through 2027.
- ▪It can deliver up to 70% faster flyouts and 40% quicker app launches.
- ▪Users can install the update manually via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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News Windows 11’s new update actually makes your PC faster. Here’s how to get it Windows 11's new optional May update KB5089573 reduces app launch lag and UI stutters. Here's what it does and how to get it early. By Hans-Christian Dirscherl Managing Editor, PC-WELT May 27, 2026 7:57 am PDT Image: Microsoft Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports on Windows 11’s optional update KB5089573, the first release from Microsoft’s secret Project K2 initiative aimed at improving performance through 2027.The update introduces a Low Latency Profile that boosts CPU speed for important tasks, delivering up to 70% faster flyouts and 40% quicker app launches.Users can manually install this preview update via Windows Update or Microsoft Update Catalog for immediate performance gains.
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