Microsoft blocks registry trick that unlocked performance-boosting native NVMe driver on Windows 11 — workarounds still exist to enable support, however

Microsoft has blocked a registry trick that allowed Windows 11 users to unlock native NVMe support, offering significant performance boosts. The trick, which had delivered up to 85% higher random write performance, is no longer functional due to changes in recent Windows 11 Insider builds. Despite this, workarounds like using ViVeTool still exist to enable native NVMe support, although they come with compatibility risks. Microsoft's native NVMe driver promises substantial performance improvements, but its official rollout to Windows 11 users is still pending.