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Microsoft's NVMe Driver Promises Performance Boost, Caution Advised

1/1/2026

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Microsoft introduced a native NVMe driver in Windows Server 2025 that claims up to 80% higher IOPS and reduced CPU usage.
On Windows 11, users can enable this driver through registry tweaks, but results vary.
Community tests show only 10-15% improvements.
The change may disrupt backup software and SSD management tools.
Users are advised to proceed with caution and back up their systems before making changes.

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Story summary

Microsoft introduced a native NVMe driver in Windows Server 2025 that claims up to 80% higher IOPS and reduced CPU usage.
On Windows 11, users can enable this driver through registry tweaks, but results vary.
Community tests show only 10-15% improvements.
The change may disrupt backup software and SSD management tools.
Users are advised to proceed with caution and back up their systems before making changes.