Native NVMe support is coming to Windows Server 2025 after 14 years of waiting. But can enterprising users activate it on their own? Yes, but be warned: you’re taking a risk.
The feature uses the same procedure as Windows Server 2025, where computer users with lower latency and higher transfer speeds have reported improvements of up to 10-15%. This means faster read and write speeds, reduced processor load, and less system freezing. However, this comes at a cost: compatibility issues with some drives and software.
Some storage management tools will no longer recognize NVMe drives or detect them twice as two different drives. The registry tweak can also change the disk ID, making it difficult for apps like backup tools to detect the drive.
Native NVMe support is still a game-changer for Windows systems, especially since Microsoft supports 64,000 queues and 4 billion operations. But before you rush in, keep in mind that this feature is not yet mainstream and may require testing and stability checks.
To get started with native NVMe support, follow the instructions on Microsoft’s website (though they haven’t been published yet). Be cautious: if you’re new to registry tweaks, this might be more than you can handle.
Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/registry-hack-enables-new-performance-boosting-native-nvme-support-on-windows-11-windows-server-2025-feature-can-be-unlocked-for-consumer-pcs-but-at-your-own-risk