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In this guide, we will be taking a look at what you can do to fix your Windows 10 animations being laggy, glitchy, and slow.
Encountering sluggishness due to lagging animation effects in Windows 10 can be frustrating, but fear not! We’ve put together this guide to help you troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue, allowing you to fix your Windows 10 system’s performance.
Understanding Windows 10 Animation Effects
Windows 10’s animation effects serve to beautify the user interface, offering a more dynamic experience. Whether you’re navigating File Explorer or minimizing and maximizing applications, these animations add a smooth, visually appealing element to your interactions. Key animation features include:
- Animating controls and elements within windows
- Animating window transitions during minimization and maximization
- Taskbar animations
- Fading or sliding menus and tooltips into view
- Fading out menu items post-selection
- Sliding open combo boxes
- Smooth-scrolling in list boxes
Reasons Behind Laggy Animations
Several factors could be contributing to the laggy animation effects on your Windows 10 device, ranging from outdated graphics drivers, and hardware barely meeting minimum requirements, to recent updates potentially disrupting animation performance.
Do Animation Effects Affect Performance?
Yes, enabling animation effects can indeed impact the overall performance of Windows 10, potentially causing lag if your system isn’t sufficiently equipped to handle them.
How To Fix Windows 10 Animations Laggy
Do each method below until one resolves the problem on your Windows computer.
Updating Windows 10
First and foremost, ensure your system is up-to-date with the latest Windows 10 updates, which might include fixes for known issues affecting performance:
- Access Settings via the start menu
- Navigate to Windows Update > Check for updates
Updating Your GPU Driver
Graphics performance issues can often be remedied by updating your graphics card driver. The process varies depending on your GPU manufacturer (NVIDIA, Intel, AMD), so follow the appropriate guidance for your hardware. Use the below links if you are unsure how to update your driver.
- How to install NVIDIA Drivers
- How to install Intel Drivers
- How to install AMD Drivers
Adjusting Power Plan
A power-saving mode can limit performance. To mitigate lag:
- Right-click the start menu > Power Options
- Switch to “Best performance” mode
Reducing Animation Effects
For a balance between aesthetics and performance, consider disabling non-essential animation effects:
- Search for “Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows” in the start menu
- In the “Visual Effects” tab, deselect animations you can live without
- Apply and OK
Final Thoughts
Following these steps should alleviate the lag associated with Windows 10’s visual effects, improving your system’s responsiveness. If animations still slow down your computer, consider disabling them or upgrading your hardware for a more seamless experience.
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Windows 10: Windows 10 Animations Suffer from Stutters and Low Framerate
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Windows 10 Animations Suffer from Stutters and Low Framerate
The Problem
The animations in Windows 10 almost always stutter, or jump from one part of the animation to the end. This includes both system UI and in-app animations (eg. making a video full-screen on YouTube on any browser)
This is incredibly frustrating as it’s happened on every laptop I’ve tried, and I currently have a laptop worth over $2000, UI and simple animations should not be a problem. The basic functions of Windows should be smooth, but I have yet to see a laptop of any price range, resolution or configuration that didn’t have issues with the animations. I love the fluent design, acrylic accents and animations, but they’re pretty simple animations and on Mac OS, they don’t have problems, even with high resolutions and lower power overall. The fluidity of the experience on mac OS I believe, is the major draw subconsciously for a lot of people who swear by it.
To Recreate
The stutters happen quite often no matter what I’m doing, (a lot of the time animations are incredibly low framerate if they are being used for the first time in a while) but to consistently recreate it:
- Switch between opening the notification center, opening the search bar, opening the start menu and entering into the timeline/multitasking view, one or more of the animations will stutter or completely skip the animation.
- Switch to the timeline/multitasking view and back multiple times. I realize this is not a typical use case, but this is an example, plus, by now we should have a smooth experience for basic OS features, no matter what we’re doing.
What I’ve Already Done/Researched
- Driver Updates: I have updated the drivers for every single component manually, going to the manufacturer’s to make sure that I had the most up to date versions.
- Computer Resets: I have reset and fresh start my computer so many times, deleting all files, and currently have very few programs installed and very few files in general.
- Other Devices: I have tried each of my 4 family members’ laptops (all lower-end configurations than mine, but lower resolutions as well) and I’ve tested laptops in store, including in the Microsoft store, and found that the issue has existed in every single device.
- Different Resolutions: I’ve tested my own laptop at 1080p, rather than it’s native 2160p. It improves very slightly, but definitely not enough to be worth staying at the resolution.
- Optimus Fixes: I have an Intel integrated GPU as well as an Nvidia dedicated GPU, so I thought it might be the problem that a lot of people have had with Optimus technology, in which the dedicated GPU would turn on for a fraction of a second, resulting in a split second of lag. Unfortunately, my symptoms are not the same as the ones demonstrated in these threads, the older fix of downloading a tool that kept only one GPU on didn’t work, and the newer fix is just to update the computer, which apparently fixed a lot of their issues. (I’ve always been fully updated and even just switched back to a Windows insider preview after some time of being on the retail version of Windows, where the issue is still present).
- Performance Settings: I’ve changed performance/power settings through my BIOS, the Nvidia control panel, the Intel control panel and Windows power options (including setting the CPU minimum state to 100%) to always be at the highest possible performance.
- Forum Research: I’ve researched this topic to the ends of the earth, but every single forum I’ve come across has ended with the representative of the company either completely misunderstanding what the problem was, or in an open-ended statement like «performance will improve with updates.» (Some of these are from years ago).
My System
Laptop: Dell Inspiron 7577 (UHD version)
CPU: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Integrated GPU: Intel HD630
Dedicated GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060 Max-Q
Chipset: Intel 100 Series — HM175
I would really appreciate any ideas, help, solutions etc. I’m hoping this will become a good source of information for this topic, as the other forum posts I’ve seen about this went around in circles and/or were closed quickly. Thank you!
PS: Just turning off animations is not a solution :{|…. The whole reason this is so frustrating in the first place is because I love fluent design and its animations. Plus I shouldn’t have to…
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Windows 10 Stuttering Maximise Animation
Hi there.
I am facing a problem which has been bugging me out for the last two days.
My current laptop is Inspiron 7559 and has the following SpecificationsI7 — 6700 HQ
NVIDIA GTX 960 M 4GB
Intel HD 530 Graphics
16 GB RAM
1 TB HDD
128 GB SSD
4K Touchscreen DisplaySo I just received my laptop 4 days ago and I’m facing the problem as described below from the day I received it.
Whenever I try to maximise or minimise the window of any application, or switch to other applications, I’m getting a horribly stuttering Animation of the default zoom out (ie. the default one of zoom out animation when you open Explorer or Use Alt Tab).
This is really irritating.Things I have tried out till now
Update Intel as well as Nvidia Drivers
Uninstall each of them individually and then check ( the problem still remains)
Update BIOS
Run a Diagnostic Scan as suggested by Dell
Reset Windows
Reinstall Windows from ScratchThe only fix I have found is to Disable Animations, but I really would prefer the animations being on.
I seriously don’t know what the problem is here. Please help me out, as a laptop so much powerful is stuttering at performing basic tasks.
Also I haven’t installed anything on the Laptop yet, and the Hard Disk as well as SSD are both empty (ie nothing has been stored on them yet)Also if it helps, Windows 10 resides on SSD.
Please help
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Maximizing window animation of 4k windows has a severly reduced framerate
This is not a major issue, but noticeable nonetheless. I am interested in the technical details what could cause this behavior, and hopefully this could provide insights into how to fix it as well.
I noticed that the maximize window animation on my newly bought Dell XPS 15 9550 stutters. Nothing major, but the animation is far from smooth which is what I would expect from a high-end product. If I have to guess it is reduced to 10 fps
or so. At first I thought possibly the graphics drivers were not installed correctly, but this was not the case. Most other animations are smooth, e.g., the start menu which pops up, action center, … and even the minimize animation!Subsequently I noticed that maximize animations on my secondary screen (which is only HD, not Ultra HD) ran smoothly. It is only windows which near about 3/4th of the full 4k size (3840×2160) which stutter when maximizing.
The graphics card used by Windows 10 is Intel HD Graphics 530. Given that they put this in a laptop with a 4k screen, I would expect they at least benchmarked it to see whether it runs smoothly for perfectly normal use. An exact same machine of a colleague
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Windows 10 Animations Suffer from Stutters and Low Framerate
Windows 10 Tweaks
Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.
Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:
- Open a new Explorer window.
- Click View in the ribbon.
- Click Options.
- Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
- Click OK
credit to Lifehacker.
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Windows 11 and 10 include several visual effects and animations that make using the operating system feel a little more friendly. The duration of these animations enables users to understand the speediness of the overall computer.
When you hover over an item in a menu, there is a delay of 400 milliseconds (1000 milliseconds = 1 second) for the submenu to pop up with an animation effect. However, if you want a more responsive and sharper experience, you can reduce that delay by tweaking the registry to speed up menu animations on Windows 11 and 10.
In this gearupwindows article, you will learn to speed up menu animations in Windows 11 and 10.
How to Increase the Speed of Menu Animations in Windows 11 or 10?
To speed up menu animations in Windows 11 or 10, use these steps:-
Step 1. First, open Registry Editor.
Step 2. Then, browse to the following key in the left sidebar of Registry Editor:-
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Step 3. On the right side pane, double-click on the MenuShowDelay REG_SZ to edit its “Value data.”
Step 4. By default, the menu animation duration is set to 400 milliseconds (1000 milliseconds = 1 second). To speed up the animation, you can change this value to a lower number, such as 100. You can also set the “MenuShowDelay” value to 0 if you don’t want any delay appearing in the submenu pop-up.
Step 5. Next, click the OK button.
Step 6. Finally, reboot your computer to apply the changes.
Once you complete the above steps, the menu will appear at your set time.
How to Completely Disable Animations in Windows 11 or 10?
If you’re using an old computer and animations make your Windows 11/10 slow, you can completely turn off animations in your Windows machine.
To turn off animations in Windows 11 or 10, use these steps:-
Step 1. Open the System Properties window.
To do that, simultaneously press Windows + R keys on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Then, type sysdm.cpl and hit Enter key on the keyboard.
Step 2. Then, move to the Advanced tab in the “System Properties” window and click the Settings button under the “Performance” section to open the Performance Options window.
Step 3. Here, switch to the Visual Effects tab and select Adjust for best performance radio button.
Step 4. Click the Apply button.
Step 5. Click the OK button.
Step 6. Click the OK button.
Once you complete the above steps, all animations and visual effects will be disabled immediately.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Windows 11 and 10 come with various visual effects and animations that enhance the overall user experience. However, some users may prefer a more responsive and sharp experience. This article provided steps to speed up menu animations in Windows 11 and 10 by tweaking the registry and completely disabling animations for older computers. By following these steps, users can customize their Windows operating system to their preferences and improve their overall productivity.
Два способа отключения анимации и советы, как повысить производительность в Windows 10
Как говорится, на вкус да на цвет образца-то нет. Скорее всего, кому-то новые визуальные эффекты в виде прикольной анимации переходов, тенюшки от курсора и прочие «вкусности», которыми разработчики «Десятки» оснастили новую операционную систему от Windows , кажутся приятными и радующими глаз.
Но беда в том, что с этими улучшизмами можно немного поиграться в самом начале, но в рутинной работе постоянный графический гламур может и утомлять, и раздражать. К тому же анимация если не бьет по карману, то по производительности машины – определенно.
Не стоит забывать, что есть немалый процент пользователей, кто перешел с привычной «Семерки» на Windows 10 в рамках бесплатной программы модернизации, запущенной Microsoft. Другими словами, эти компьютеры далеко не молоды и их аппаратные возможности попросту не справляются с графическими перегрузками «Десятки». Компьютер тормозит, что заметно, например, по замедленной скорости открывания окна или взаимодействию между ними.
Раз так, проще и правильнее отключить анимацию.
Сделать это можно несколькими способами. Покажем 2 из них.
Вариант 1
Правой кнопкой мыши нажмите на иконку компьютера: Свойства. Или нажмите комбинацию Win+R и в строке выпавшего окна наберите systempropertiesadvanced.
Слева: Дополнительные параметры системы>Дополнительно>Параметры. В Параметрах быстродействия в левой верхней колонке Визуальные эффекты выберите Обеспечить лучшее быстродействие.
Подтверждение: Применить и ОК.
Картинка со списком визуальных опций должна быть такой, как на фото. В этом случае все они отключены. Если хотите добавить что-то, попробуйте на ваше усмотрение и вкус.
Вариант 2
Он короче. Зайдите в Параметры Windows 10. Далее: Специальные возможности>Другие параметры>отключить слайдер в пункте Воспроизводить анимацию в Windows.
Также на быстродействие системы могут влиять настройки других параметров. Особенно если ваш старенький и бюджетный компьютер или ноутбук изначально не мог похвастаться избытком производительности.
Настройка параметров Пуска
Если отключить некоторые графические излишества, в частности прозрачность, вы сможете немного разгрузить систему и направить ее ресурсы на решение более важных задач.
Алгоритм: Пуск>Параметры>Персонализация>Цвета>переведите >Эффекты прозрачности – переведите слайдер в положение Откл.
Параметры конфиденциальности
Слишком пристальное внимание к своим пользователям со стороны Microsoft не только слегка навязчиво для пользователя, но и весьма обременительно для вашего компьютера. Чтобы избавиться от этого, в Параметрах системы найдите раздел Конфиденциальность и в колонке Общие поставьте все слайдеры в крайнее левое положение, как показано на фото.
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