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High DPC Latency in Windows 11? 7 Ways to Fix it
Try disabling the IPv6 on your PC to fix the problem
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There are many Windows 11 users that have reported facing high DPC latency in Windows 11 caused by ndis.sys, dxgkrnl.sys, and nvlddmkm.sys. We have a guide that explains how you can fixhigh DPC latency on Windows 10.
In this guide, we will share with you a list of effective solutions that will help get rid of the high DPC latency issue in Windows 11. Let us check out the solutions.
What causes high DPC latency in Windows 11?
DPC or Deferred Procedure Call allows your system to perform the high-priority tasks first and low-priority tasks later, for optimal usage of resources.
We looked into multiple forums and user reports to understand the issue and found some common reasons that were triggering high DPC latency in Windows 11.
Let us check out the solutions that will help resolve the high DPC latency in Windows 11 problem.
How can I fix the high DPC latency in Windows 11?
1. Update the graphics and audio drivers
You can check out our guides that explain how you canupdate graphics drivers on your Windows 11 PC.
Another feasible solution to manage all PC drivers is to download a tailored application with enhanced technology to update drivers automatically.
⇒Get Outbyte Driver Updater
2. Disable the firewall
3. Disable IPv6
Disabling the IPv6 has resolved the high DPC latency issue in Windows 11. You should try following the above steps and check if this fixes the issue or not.
4. Disable Dynamic Ticking
5. Tweak the Registry
6. Change the Power Plan
7. Uninstall the Bonjour application
If you have recently connected an Apple device to your PC, you will see the Bonjour app getting installed on your computer. This is often the culprit for the high DPC latency in Windows 11. Try removing it and check if this resolves the issue or not.
You should check out our guide that explains what is aDPC latency checkerand how you can use it to your advantage.
That is it from us in this guide. Let us know in the comments below if you found a different solution working for you to resolve the problem at hand.
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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