How To Enable Direct Storage Windows 11
Summary
TLDRThis tutorial guides viewers on how to activate Direct Storage on Windows 11 for enhanced gaming performance. It starts by checking if your PC is compatible with Direct Storage. If compatible, the video demonstrates how to access the Device Manager, navigate to Storage Controllers, and update the driver for Microsoft's Direct Storage Controller. The process may vary by device, but enabling this feature can significantly improve game speeds. The presenter encourages viewers to like and subscribe for more helpful content.
Takeaways
- 📝 To enable Direct Storage on Windows 11, you must first verify if your PC is compatible.
- 🔍 Use the search bar to find and open the Device Manager.
- 💾 In Device Manager, navigate to 'Storage controllers' to check for Direct Storage options.
- 🚀 If 'Microsoft Direct Storage Controller' is listed, it indicates your system supports Direct Storage.
- 🛠️ You may need to update the driver for the Direct Storage Controller if it's not already up to date.
- 👉 Right-click on 'Microsoft Direct Storage Controller' to find the 'Enable' option.
- ⚠️ The 'Enable' option may not always be visible, as Direct Storage can be enabled automatically by some devices or Windows versions.
- 🎮 Direct Storage is beneficial for gaming, as it can improve game loading speeds.
- 👍 If the tutorial is helpful, the presenter encourages viewers to like the video.
- 📺 Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more content like this.
- 🔄 The presenter will see viewers in the next video, implying a series or regular content release.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is showing how to enable Direct Storage on Windows 11.
Why is it important to verify if your PC or Windows is supported for Direct Storage?
-It's important because if your PC or Windows is not supported, you won't see the option to enable Direct Storage and the tutorial will not apply to your system.
How do you access the Device Manager in Windows?
-You can access the Device Manager by using the search bar and searching for 'Device Manager'.
What is the first step to check if Direct Storage is available on your PC?
-The first step is to open the Device Manager and look for the 'Storage controllers' option.
What should you expect to see under 'Storage controllers' if Direct Storage is supported?
-If Direct Storage is supported, you should see an option for 'Microsoft Direct Storage Controller'.
What does the term 'Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller' refer to in the video?
-In the video, 'Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller' is a term used to indicate the driver that is currently installed, which may be different from the 'Microsoft Direct Storage Controller' needed for Direct Storage.
What action should you take if you see the 'Microsoft Direct Storage Controller' option?
-You should right-click on it and look for an 'Enable' option to turn on Direct Storage.
What happens if Direct Storage is enabled automatically on your system?
-If Direct Storage is enabled automatically, you may not see the 'Enable' option, and it should work automatically when you play a game.
How does Direct Storage affect game performance?
-Direct Storage is designed to make game loading times faster, improving overall game performance.
What is the final call to action for viewers of the tutorial video?
-The final call to action is to like the video and subscribe to the channel for more content.
What should you do if you don't see the Direct Storage option in your Device Manager?
-If you don't see the Direct Storage option, it may mean your system is not supported or you may need to update your storage controller drivers.
Outlines
💻 Enabling Direct Storage on Windows 11
This paragraph introduces a tutorial on how to enable Direct Storage on Windows 11 to improve game performance. The speaker emphasizes the importance of verifying system compatibility and provides a step-by-step guide starting with accessing the Device Manager. The user is instructed to expand the 'Storage controllers' section to check for the presence of a 'Microsoft Direct Storage Controller' or 'Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller'. If the Direct Storage option is available, the user is guided to update the driver or enable the feature, noting that it may be enabled automatically depending on the device and Windows version. The tutorial concludes with the benefits of using Direct Storage and a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe to the channel for more content.
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Keywords
💡Direct Storage
💡Microsoft
💡Windows 11
💡Device Manager
💡Storage Controllers
💡Driver Update
💡Enable
💡Game Speed
💡Tutorial
💡Subscribe
💡NVMe SSD
Highlights
Introduction to the tutorial on enabling Direct Storage on Windows 11.
The necessity of verifying PC or Windows support for Direct Storage.
Instructions to search for 'Device Manager' using the search bar.
Opening the Device Manager to access storage options.
Identifying the 'Storage Controllers' section in the Device Manager.
Explanation of the potential absence of the 'Microsoft Direct Storage Controller' option.
The presence of 'Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller' as an alternative.
Updating the driver for Direct Storage if necessary.
Enabling Direct Storage via the right-click context menu.
The possibility of Direct Storage being enabled automatically.
The automatic activation of Direct Storage during gameplay.
Variations in the availability of Direct Storage options across devices.
The performance benefits of Direct Storage for gaming speed.
Encouragement to like the video for helpful tutorials.
A call to action for viewers to subscribe to the channel.
Anticipation of the next tutorial in the series.
Transcripts
Hello everybody welcome to this Channel
today I'm going to show you how to turn
on Direct storage on Microsoft or
Windows 11 for the have to follow my
instructions very carefully first of all
is a matter of fact that you need to
verify if your PC or Windows is
supported to direct storage if it's not
there will be no option here but if
there is option I will show you where it
exist the first thing you need to do is
you have to se you have to go to the
search bar and search for device manager
then you have to open the device manager
then you'll be able to see there are
many options here at the bottom part you
can see option storage
controllers spread this option now you
can see there are two options but there
will be option for Microsoft direct
storage controller but for my one it is
written here Microsoft storage spaces
controller you have to update the
driver okay
again if there is a option for Microsoft
direct storage controller you have to
right click and you'll be able to see
enable button then you have to enable it
and sometimes it is enabled
automatically and whenever you play a
game it works automatically so there may
not be option it may varies from to
device and windows to Windows and that's
how you can do it and obviously it works
very well and it makes the game speed
faster and if this tutorial helped you
like this video and don't forget to
subscribe to my channel see you in the
next one
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