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Windows 10/11 optimization guide for gaming
GAMING6698 ACE Posts: 5,339 Pathfinder

August 2020 edited December 2022
Even though Windows 10/11 keeps getting faster and leaner, and hardware
more capable, eventually, the performance of your computer will slow down
due to a lot of factors. Pc in today's world have been upgraded with Smarter
operating system and advanced hardware. Yet slow performance and
sluggishness still remain the biggest problem for computer users. No matter
how smart your Operating System is, it still requires a few tweaks to
optimize Windows 10/11 performance.
How does this guide going to affect your PC you may ask?
*More FPS in games, less shuttering
*overall better performance
*Less resource-intensive
*Reduce input lag
*Makes your windows highly responsive
🔴: Before starting it is recommended to create a system restore point

-In the search box on the taskbar, type Create a restore point and select it from the list of results.
-On the System Protection tab in System Properties, select Create.
-The System Protection tab in System Properties
-Type a description for the restore point, and then select Create > OK.
🔴:if something goes wrong, you can run System Restore and point it to a recent restore point
1) Installing Windows updates

One of the best ways to get the most out of your PC is to make sure you have the latest version of Windows 10/11 installed.
When you check for updates, your PC will also search for the latest device drivers, which can also help improve your PC's
performance. New updates tend to add bug and stability fixes.
Make sure you completely update your windows before following next steps
https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/612495/windows-10-optimization-guide-for-gaming/p1 1/21
Check for updates- Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for
updates
2) Optimizer Tool Settings

-Download optimizer tool from below link
https://github.com/hellzerg/optimizer/releases (Under Assets Click on Optimizer.exe to download)
-Open Optimizer and apply the settings according to the pictures below
-The options I disable to optimize are the ones I recommend. Don't blindly follow what I do if you use: OneDrive, Cortana,
one drive then don't select that option
-Other tabs are not important just leave them
Universal tab
Windows 10\11 tab
-Close the program after completing
3) O&O ShutUp 10++ settings

O&O ShutUp 10++ is one of the most popular software that gives you the ability to disable any and all available Windows
10/11 telemetry.
This app great improve system performance and enhance privacy.
-Download this tool from below link

https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10
-Open this app as administrator and apply the settings according to the pictures below
4) Turn off visual effects

- Hold window key and press R
-Now under run window type sysdm.cpl ,3 and press enter
-Under the advanced tab in the performance, category click on settings then select ''Custom'' and follow below image
-Now navigate to startup and recovery> click on settings> untick ''time to display list of the operating system'' > ok
-Finally, go to remote tab then click on advanced> untick ''Allow this computer to be controlled remotely'' > ok then untick
''Allow Remote Assistance connection to this computer'' > apply> ok> restart later
🔴(Also under scheduled optimization make sure it is set to off (untick run on a scheduled)
5) Turn Off Mouse Acceleration

-open settings
-click Devices
-In the Bluetooth & other devices window, click Mouse in the left navigation pane
-In the Mouse window, click Additional mouse options in the right navigation pane
-In the Mouse Properties window, click the Pointer Options tab
-Untick Enhance pointer precision checkbox and select the middle setting, number 6 for mouse sensitivity
-Click Apply
6) Delete temporary files

Press the Windows logo and R keys.
Type %temp%
Press Enter key.
Delete everything in the Temp folder
Again, Simultaneously press the Windows logo and R keys.

Type temp
Press Enter key.
Delete everything in the folder
Again, Simultaneously press the Windows logo and R keys.

Type prefetch
Press Enter key.
Delete everything in the Prefetch folder
(Some files may not be deleted in these folders that case press skip)
Finally, empty the Recycle Bin
7) Use static picture as wallpaper or solid background

Make Windows 10/11 not change wallpapers while gaming.
If you have slideshow running in Windows 10/11 background, that also changes the system accent colors when the
wallpaper does, this causes the PC to drop a few FPS for a few seconds, freezes, stuttering.
Use static picture as wallpaper or for best performance use black solid background.
To do this- Select the Start
button, then select Settings > Personalization.

In Background, Use the drop-down menu under “Background” in the main windows to choose whether to use a picture, or
solid color as a wallpaper
8) Clean re-install of graphics drivers with DDU Uninstaller

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is a driver removal tool that can help you completely remove AMD (ATI), NVIDIA and Intel
graphics drivers from your system, without leaving leftovers behind (such as registry keys, folders, files, driver store). Over
time these leftover files can cause compatibility issues, such as drivers failing to install, reducing performance or system
crashes/freezes. By using DDU you can remove these leftovers and solve many common issues related with GPU drivers.
Note: These instructions in this post are for NVIIDA Cards but the steps are the same for AMD or Intel Graphics Cards.
Follow these instructions-

-First download the newest drivers for your graphics cards from the manufacturer site:
Nvidia- https://www.nvidia.in/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-in
Amd- https://www.amd.com/en/support
-Download the newest version of DD from here.
-Take your device offline (This means, cut the Internet connection for the device you want to clean install the drivers on).
-Go to your Download folder then Double click on the file “DDU .exe"
-Click on three dots select desktop path and Extract it
(DDU folder will be created on your desktop after extract)
-Now Start your pc in safe mode
Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10 (microsoft.com)
-After safe mode manually, open the “DDU” folder and Double click on “Display Driver Uninstaller.exe
-Choose “GPU” in the first drop-down-Menu
-Choose “NVIDIA” in the second drop-down-Menu
(if you have an AMD or Intel card, choose accordingly).
-Click on “Clean and restart – Highly recommended“
(DDU will now remove the drivers completely and reboot your computer in normal mode)
-Close all unneeded background programs and deactivate the real-time protection from settings
-Install the Nvidia/Amd drivers you have downloaded in starting
-Reboot your Computer > Reactivate your internet connection > Done
9) Nvidia Control Panel Settings

-Open NVIDIA Control Panel under 3D Settings
-Go to the Adjust image settings with preview tab.
-Click the “Use my preference emphasizing“ (If you have a mid&high end pc, Let the 3D application decide)
-Put the bar in Performance mode then click on apply
-Go to Manage 3D Settings then Select Global Settings tab then click on restore and follow these below settings for best
performance (Don't change anything else)
-Select High Performance Nvidia Processor under preferred graphics processor
Settings:-
Image sharpening→Turn ON and select the Sharpen level to 0.50 and the Ignore film grain to 0.17
Ambient occlusion→Turn ON and select it to Performance
Low Latency mode→Turn ON for higher FPS and lower Input lag.
Max Frame Rate→Turn OFF (if not by default)
OpenGL Rendering GPU→Select your NVIDIA Graphics Card
Power Management mode→ Prefer Maximum Performance
Preferred Refresh rate→ Highest Available
Texture Filtering - Anisotropic Samples→Turn ON
Texture filtering - Quality→Select High Performance
Vertical Sync→OFF
Virtual Reality Pre - Rendered Frames→Set value 1
-Now click on apply
10) Closing browsers from running in background
All browsers like Microsoft Edge, Chrome, opera keeps running in background on startup and taking RAM/CPU usage which
affects gaming sometime
To stop browsers from running in the background after it's closed, use these steps:
1. Open your browser whichever you use like Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Opera, etc
2. Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
3. Select the Settings option.
4. Click on System or advanced settings
5. Turn off the Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed toggle switch.
11) MSI Mode for GPU

Enabling MSI mode for your GPU can decrease your system latency. MSI in this context stands for Message Signaled
Interrupts, which has nothing to do with the motherboard company Micro-Star International Co. Ltd., also known as MSI.
MSI increases the number of interrupts that are possible. While conventional PCI was limited to four interrupts per card
(and, because they were shared among all cards, most are using only one), message signalled interrupts allow dozens of
interrupts per card, when that is useful.
This fixes Fps drops, stutters in games cause by Gpu usage drop while playing
To enable MSI mode for your GPU you will be using MSI mode utility v3. This program is free, and can be downloaded from
the following link:- MSI_util_v3 (mediafire.com)
Open MSI mode utility v3

Look for your NVIDIA/AMD GPU on the left column
Under "supported modes", look to see if it reads "Msi"
If it shows Msi is a supported mode, check the box under the MSI column (If Msi is not next to your Gpu under
supported mode then don't follow this step otherwise you will not able to boot)
Change "interrupt priority" to High
Press Apply at the top-right of the window
Everything shown in below image you can easily check-
Reboot your PC for this change to take effect.
--------------------------------------
Note- If you have system will two GPUs then set both GPUs interrupt priority to High
- This setting reset whenever you Reinstall your GPU driver
Now restart your laptop and enjoy it!

Let me know in the comments below your results or if you have any questions and don't forget to like if this guide is
helpful !!!
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brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 27,238 Trailblazer

August 2020
Thanks for posting this useful guide
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egydiocoelho ACE Posts: 95,793 Trailblazer

August 2020
I will share this topic with users as well. How many fps did you get by running these tips? @GAMING6698.
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August 2020 edited August 2020
@egydiocoelho
In Fortnite around 75Fps(stable) before it was not able to get stable 60FPS
Assassin's creed origins around +5fps (high settings)
Before 35fps(unstable with fps drop)
After 40-45fps(stable)
Important is games are not crashing, Freezing, shuttering and getting stable FPS


baCKiNgAME Member Posts: 2 New User

August 2020
@GAMING6698
10/10 for this guide
Thorough, easy to follow, and absolutely effective, I can really see big improvement after doing this.
Thanks for this amazing guide
MY GOD THIS ACTUALLY WORKS THANK YOU SO MUCH
Before guide- There is no perfect aim, stuttering, freezes for microseconds

After guide- No more stuttering, freezes for microseconds, Fps gain and 100% accurate aim
ttttt Member Posts: 1,945 Community Aficionado

August 2020
Dear Gamming6698,
Even though I don't game a lot (may try to add some low end games later), this guide will help improve( or I should say
"Regain")
performance. May need this in the future.

@ttttt
Yes, you can try to add low end games
This guide will help you to get playable and stable FPS.
-Reduce screen tearing
-fix crashes and stuttering, etc


NitroBlast Member Posts: 5 New User

@GAMING6698
Thank you!!!
I cant believe this actually worked omg nothing ever something works for me but this actually worked thank u
WillDoNitro5 Member Posts: 344 Seasoned Practitioner

August 2020
Hi @ GAMING6698.
I can't find the hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling option, all of my notebook drivers are up to date but it still doesn't
appear.
Follow the image below:
Estarei sempre disposto a ajudar no que for possível e compartilhar conhecimentos que adquiri por aqui.
Sempre utilize o fórum para qualquer tipos de dúvidas, e mantenha moderação e respeito com todos!😉
===============================================

@WillDoNitro5
Which GPU?



August 2020
@GAMING6698
NVIDIA GTX 1050
For more specifications of my product
Model: AN515-52-52BW
Processor: I5-8300H
Graphics: GTX 1050 (Mobile)
RAM: 8GB 2666mhz
===============================================

August 2020
@WillDoNitro5
What is your nvidia control panel version?



August 2020
@GAMING6698
Sorry, how do I see the version?
===============================================

August 2020
GAMING6698 said:
@WillDoNitro5
What is your nvidia control panel version?
452.06
===============================================

August 2020 edited September 2020
@WillDoNitro5
Make sure your window is updated.
If option still not appears then may be this feature
Not available for your gpu yet.
For more details you can do online chat or send mail to nvidia technical support from link
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/support/consumer/
Btw, You can follow my others steps and enjoy


NitroBlast Member Posts: 5 New User

September 2020
@GAMING6698
it was 4-5months that Origin stopped working for me , when i try to open it it immediately crashes and the processes run in
task manager.
Tried all fixes, didnt work
I can confirm my problem is due to the new AMD drivers. rolled it back to adrenalin 2019 version 19.12.1 and Origin is
working as normal.
But for best Fps i want to use latest adrenalin 2020
Do you have idea how to solve this?

September 2020 edited September 2020
@NitroBlast
I already solved this issue just
→Open AMD Radeon Software
→click on Gaming Tab
→click on Global settings
→click on GPU 2(dedicated)
→Set Gaming profile to eSports
Now, try to open open origin


Joe9844 Member Posts: 497 Skilled Specialist

September 2020
The most problematic thing about these sorts of guides is that people blindly follow them and disables everything.
Then they come back complaining why things like Realtek Audio Console doesn't work --- only to find out later that they
disabled Realtek audio universal service because somebody told them to do so to make the computer bootup faster.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/realtek-audio-console-does-not-work-anymore/fdb0d407-ee31-
4b9c-915f-391f4b56a560

September 2020 edited September 2020
@Joe9844
««The most problematic thing about these sorts of guides is that people blindly follow them and disables everything»»
This guide does not ask for disabling system app.

Everything written in the guide above


AnnoyedSpy Member Posts: 16 Troubleshooter

September 2020
i don't understand step 12, what's "little speech"?
AnnoyedSpy Member Posts: 16 Troubleshooter

September 2020
after following this guide, most of my desktop shortcut icons disappeared, why could that be?
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HOME › ENGLISH COMMUNITY › PRODUCT FORUMS › GAMING › NITRO GAMING

Windows 10/11 optimization guide for gaming

GAMING6698 ACE Posts: 5,339 Pathfinder

*More FPS in games, less shuttering

*overall better performance

*Reduce input lag

*Makes your windows highly responsive

🔴: Before starting it is recommended to create a system restore point

-On the System Protection tab in System Properties, select Create.

-The System Protection tab in System Properties

1) Installing Windows updates

2) Optimizer Tool Settings

Windows 10\11 tab

-Close the program after completing

3) O&O ShutUp 10++ settings

This app great improve system performance and enhance privacy.

-Download this tool from below link

4) Turn off visual effects

-Now under run window type sysdm.cpl ,3 and press enter

5) Turn Off Mouse Acceleration

6) Delete temporary files

Again, Simultaneously press the Windows logo and R keys.

Again, Simultaneously press the Windows logo and R keys.

Finally, empty the Recycle Bin

7) Use static picture as wallpaper or solid background

To do this- Select the Start

button, then select Settings > Personalization.

8) Clean re-install of graphics drivers with DDU Uninstaller

Follow these instructions-

9) Nvidia Control Panel Settings

-Now click on apply

10) Closing browsers from running in background

11) MSI Mode for GPU

Open MSI mode utility v3

Everything shown in below image you can easily check-

Reboot your PC for this change to take effect.

Now restart your laptop and enjoy it!

windows 10/11 optimization guide for gaming

My AN515-43 laptop UserBenchmark-

Join in, share your experience!

FAQ & Answers « 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 »

brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 27,238 Trailblazer

Thanks for posting this useful guide

Acer Predator PT516-51s Performance Results - UserBenchmark

egydiocoelho ACE Posts: 95,793 Trailblazer

GAMING6698 ACE Posts: 5,339 Pathfinder

windows 10/11 optimization guide for gaming

My AN515-43 laptop UserBenchmark-

baCKiNgAME Member Posts: 2 New User

Before guide- There is no perfect aim, stuttering, freezes for microseconds

ttttt Member Posts: 1,945 Community Aficionado

GAMING6698 ACE Posts: 5,339 Pathfinder

windows 10/11 optimization guide for gaming

My AN515-43 laptop UserBenchmark-

NitroBlast Member Posts: 5 New User

WillDoNitro5 Member Posts: 344 Seasoned Practitioner

Follow the image below:

GAMING6698 ACE Posts: 5,339 Pathfinder

windows 10/11 optimization guide for gaming

My AN515-43 laptop UserBenchmark-

WillDoNitro5 Member Posts: 344 Seasoned Practitioner