how to fix lag

Praveen C 0 Reputation points
2026-06-22T12:54:29.7933333+00:00

using anmation and more non effective and some time stuck the os its irritating moments are i dont like

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    2026-06-22T12:54:48.78+00:00

    To reduce lag caused by animations and improve responsiveness in Windows, disable or reduce visual effects and set the power mode for performance.

    1. Turn off or reduce visual effects (Windows 11)
      1. Select Start, type Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows, and open it.
      2. On the Visual Effects tab, select Adjust for best performance.
      3. Select OK.
    2. Set Power mode to Best performance (Windows 11)
      1. Select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery.
      2. In the Power mode dropdown, select Best performance.
        • Note: This increases power usage and can drain laptop batteries faster and make the device run warmer.
    3. Monitor and close heavy apps
      1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
      2. On the Processes tab, right-click and close apps that are using a lot of CPU, memory, or disk and are not needed.
      3. Check the Startup apps tab and disable apps that do not need to start with Windows.
    4. Optimize drives
      1. Select Start, type Defragment and Optimize Drives, and open it.
      2. Select the drive and choose Optimize.
    5. Install Windows and driver updates
      1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.
      2. Install any available updates.
      3. Select View optional updates and install any relevant driver updates.

    If the system still freezes or becomes unresponsive frequently, follow the Surface guidance (also applicable as general practice) to check for driver/firmware updates and free up drive space, and consider disabling unnecessary startup applications.

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  2. HLBui 11,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-22T13:42:39.81+00:00

    Hi Praveen C

    Those animations and little UI effects can feel more annoying than helpful, especially if they slow down the OS or even cause it to freeze up. The good news is you can tone them down or switch them off without breaking anything important. In Windows, head into System Properties > Advanced > Performance Settings and choose “Adjust for best performance” or manually uncheck the visual effects you don’t like. That’ll cut out most of the animations and make the system feel snappier.

    If you’re on Windows 11, you can also go into Settings > Accessibility > Visual Effects and disable transparency and animation there. It’s a quick way to reduce the “flashy stuff” and keep things stable. Once you do this, the OS should feel smoother and less irritating.

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