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Here's some tips for getting Windows into best performance mode for gaming or other demanding tasks.
- Install all updates - see Windows Update
- Windows 10 Creators Update includes Game Mode
- Get all your drivers up to date and not in error states - see Windows Defender Security Center and Device Manager
- Update all apps on the Windows Store
- Update all your programs and games (e.g. via Steam or SUMo)
- Disable DVR
- Set Power Options to High performance mode
- If there is no mode then edit the following settings:
- Highest brightness
- High performance for wireless and CPU
- Windows animations - System > System Properties > Advanced system settings > Advanced > Performance [Settings] > Adjust for best performance
- Set a reasonably large page file
- Graphics card settings
- Turbo boost on some CPUs (usually edited via BIOS or a program provided by your OEM)
- Game boosters
- Game mode on your antivirus/internet security suite, if available, so that scans and notifications are disabled during. If not on the internet, possibly temporarily disable all protection.
- Close all apps/programs not in use, and uninstall ones not in use
- Use C-Cleaner to free up space, remove temporary files
- If using a HDD, defragment. If SSD, trim/optimise the drive.
- Disable explorer extensions and not-needed startup items - use Autoruns
- Stop or disable any unnecessary services like iTunes, iPod, Bonjour, Dropbox and Google Updaters, telemetry, etc.
- Disable or replace your Antivirus. Some Antiviruses or Internet Security suites can severely impact performance.
- See more suggestions from Microsoft
