We all want to have computers to run well, Windows performance to be raised, not to stay blocked when we run various applications or when we open files. Plus we like us and The visual effects of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Start and Taskbar menu with Transparent effect, animated effects Upon closing and opening a window in Windows (File Explorer), effects of fade, smooth and shadow of some elements in Windows.
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The visual effects of Windows 10 and Windows 11 However, there are also great consumers of RAM and processor resources (CPU). A shadow behind the mouse cursor (shadow mouse pointer), animation present the moment when maximize sau minimize the fere File Explorer or an application, the transparency effect in taskbar And others visual elements, all this can degrade the performance of the computer if activated. Especially when we do not have a video plate, great RAM or strong CPU.
If we have a computer or laptop with few RAM resources, CPU and an integrated video card, it is good that some of Windows visual effects to be disabled. So we will have a computer running faster and No interruptions When we open applications.
How we optimize performance Windows 10 and Windows 11
Disabling and activating visual effects
The first options we will stop are the ones we said above. “Visual Effects“. They can be activated from “Advanced System Settings” → “Advanced” → “Performance“.
1. We open “Windows Settings” then in the section “System” Run to the bottom and click on “About“.
2. In “About”, the “Related links” open “Advanced System Settings“.
3. In the window “System Properties” We go to the tab “Advanced” Then click on “Settings…” sub “Performance“.
4. In the following box, “Performance Options” We have a set of options on tab “Visual Effects” through which We can activate and disable the visual effects in Windows 11, in favor a better system performance. Of course, we do not need to deactivate all the visual effects and options here. In fact, we can also choose the default option by which Windows to choose the best settings for our computer. “Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer“.
“Adjust for best performance” will disable all visual settings and The PC will have a higher running vines, in time of “Adjust for best appearance” It will activate all the visual effects of Windows, but will decrease computer performance or laptopto. Many RAM, CPU and video resources will also be allocated for Visual Effects.
It is recommended to leave the first activated option, by which the system to choose which are the best settings. However, you can eliminate from the visual effects that do not interest you, by simply cutting. For example, they may not be interested in the effect of transparent windows (Show translucent selection rectangle) but instead you want the shadow effect behind the cursor (Show shadows under mouse pointer). Select which visual effects you want to stay and the option will automatically activate “Custom“. Click “Apply” After making the changes for the changes to become visible.
Prioritizing the allocation of CPU resources and virtual memory to increase Windows performance
We know that the resources of the processor, the RAM, the video card and the space allocated on the disk are always divided between the needs of the operating system and the applications / programs installed on the system.
If we are in the scenario we have a laptop with 4 GB RAM And we want to run an application that requires a minimum of 3 GB RAM, we must keep in mind that the 4 GB RAM installed on our laptop or PC will be divided between the operating system and the application running.
The same thing happens with PROCESSOR. CPU resources will be distributed both for the services of the operating system as well as for the needs of the applications in execution.
In tab-ul “Advanced” FROM “Performance Options” We have the opportunity to choose how the processor resources will be allocated. pROGRAMS or system services Operation.
Being on a computer for productivity in which we are running many programs, we prefer as priority to the processor resources to have the programs we are running. Chiat if in some moments Windows services will run slightly weaker than we want.
Virtual Memory (or paging file) is a very important component of Windows. Do not think that virtual memory is also a kind of RAM. It is not, but it comes to the aid of the physical memory by allocating a space on the hard disk where they are stored in a (hidden) temporary sequences used by RAM. Leaving thus the free RAM for current applications and other operations.
Normally Windows manages the space given to the virtual memory quite well, but sometimes the error appears that indicates “Your system is low on Virtual Memory“. The moment when the computer is either stuck in its entirety or an application can no longer be rolled at all.
In this case it is good to allocate a larger space for virtual memory. We do this from the settings “Virtual Memory” of the “Performance Options” → “Advanced”.
Very good information especially for a not very efficient computer. Thanks to as many such tips and not only.
A gorgeous day!
With pleasure! Thanks the same!