How Do I Speed Up the Windows Response on My Computer?
Nothing is more frustrating than dealing with a delay on your computer when you are eager to use a program or piece of software. Microsoft Windows contains many graphical tweaks, such as animating menus and windows, shadows under windows and pointers, smooth scrolling and visual styles, which when enabled, make windows look more appealing, at the expense of system resources. By disabling these features, none of which are necessary, you can speed up Windows' response time on your computer.
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Instructions
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Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties."
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Select "Advanced System Settings."
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Click on the "Settings" button in the "Performance" section at the top of the window.
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Select "Adjust for best performance" and click "OK." This will disable many of Window's advanced graphical display features. This reduces the amount of system resources needed for normal Windows use.
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Tips & Warnings
In the "Performance Options" window, selecting "Custom" will allow you to individually turn graphical features on and off from the complete list of options displayed in the bottom of the window. This will allow you to disable only the features you do not want, while keeping any others.
Additionally, under the "Performance Options" window, you can select "Let Windows choose what's best for my computer." This setting will provide the best mix between performance and appearance on your system.
