The Windows 11 and Windows 10 features “Prefetch” and “SuperFetch” provide startup acceleration for frequently used applications. This data in the form of prefetch files is located in the prefetch folder C:\Windows\Prefetch. How to Disable Prefetch on Windows 11 / Windows 10Open the “Registry Editor” using Windows 10 searchOpen the following location:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters Set the prefetch modeDouble-click on “EnablePrefetcher” to open this key. How to Disable Superfetch on Windows 11 / Windows 10Open “Computer Management”First, right click on the start icon in the taskbar to open the context menu. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Prefetch and Superfetch in Windows What is Prefetch in Windows?