We all want to have computers that run well, perform well Windows to be raised, not to get stuck when running various applications or when opening files. Plus we like it too the visual effects of Windows 10 si Windows 11. Start menu and taskbar with transparent effect, animated effects when closing and opening a window in Windows (File Explorer), effects of fade, smooth si shadow of some elements from Windows.
The visual effects of Windows 10 si Windows 11 however, they are also large consumers of RAM memory and processor resources (CPU). A shadow behind the mouse cursor (shadow mouse pointer), animation present when maximize or minimize a window File Explorer or an application, the transparency effect in the Taskbar and other visual, all of which can degrade the performance of the computer if they are activated. Especially when we don't have a video card, large RAM or CPU strong.
If we have a computer or laptop with few RAM resources, CPU and an integrated video card, it is good that some of the the visual effects of Windows to be disabled. So we will have a computer running faster si without interruptions when we open applications.
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How to optimize performance Windows 10 si Windows 11
Deactivation and activation of visual effects
The first options we will stop at are the ones we mentioned above. “Visual Effects“. They can be activated from "Advanced System Settings”→“Advanced”→“Performance".
1. We open “Windows Settings"Then in the"System"Run to the bottom and click on"About".
2. In “About”, at “Related links” we openAdvanced System Settings".
3. In the window “System Properties"Let's go to the tab"Advanced"Then click on"Settings..." under the "Performance".
4. In the following box, “Performance Options"We have a set of options on the tab"Visual Effects" through we can enable and disable the visual effects in Windows 11, in favor of the better system performance. Of course, we don't need to disable all visual effects and options here. In fact, we can also choose the option default through 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 again The PC will have a longer running life, during “Adjust for best appearance”Will activate all the visual effects of WindowsBut computer or laptop performance will decreaseof the Many of the RAM resources, CPU and Video will also be allocated for visual effects.
It is recommended to leave the first option activated, through which the system can choose which are the best settings. But you can eliminate from the visual effects that do not interest you, by simply unchecking. For example, you may not be interested in the transparency effect of 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 remain and the option will be automatically activated "Custom". Click “Apply”After you make the changes so that the changes become visible.
Prioritization of resource allocation CPU and Virtual Memory to increase performance Windows
We know that the resources of the processor, RAM memory, video card and the space allocated on disk they are always divided between the needs of the operating system and the applications / programs installed on the system.
If we are in the scenario where 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 split between the operating system and the running application.
The same happens with processor. The resources CPU will be distributed both for operating system services as well as for the needs of running applications.
In the tab "Advanced"From"Performance Options"We can choose how the processor resources will be allocated. pROGRAMS or system services operation.
Being on a computer for productivity in which we run many programs, we prefer that the resources of the processor have priority over the programs we run. Even if at times the services of Windows they will run a little weaker than we want.
Virtual Memory (or paging file) is a very important component of Windows. Don't think that virtual memory is a kind of RAM memory. It is not, but it comes to the aid of the physical RAM memory by allocating a space on hard disk where temporary sequences used by RAM are stored in a (hidden) file. In this way, leaving RAM memory free for current applications and other operations.
Normally Windows handles virtual memory space fairly well, but sometimes error messages appear indicating "Your system is low on Virtual Memory“. The moment the computer either remains completely blocked or an application cannot be run at all.
In this case it is good to allocate more 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 powerful computer. Thank you for as many such tips and more.
A great day!
With pleasure! Thank you the same!