How to disable Windows 10’s window animations to speed up responsiveness

Disabling window animations in Windows 10 can make your system feel more responsive by reducing the delay caused by visual effects. Here’s how you can do it:

Method 1: Using System Settings

1. Open System Properties:
   • Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter.
2. Access Performance Options:
   • In the System Properties window, go to the Advanced tab.
   • Under Performance, click Settings.
3. Adjust for Best Performance:
   • In the Performance Options window, select Adjust for best performance. This disables all visual effects.
   • Alternatively, select Custom and manually uncheck the following options:
     • Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing
     • Fade or slide menus into view
     • Fade or slide ToolTips into view
     • Fade out menu items after clicking
     • Slide open combo boxes
4. Apply Changes:
   • Click Apply, then OK to save the settings.

Method 2: Using Settings App

1. Open the Settings App:
   • Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Accessibility:
   • Go to Ease of Access > Display.
3. Turn Off Animations:
   • Scroll down to Simplify and personalize Windows.
   • Toggle Show animations in Windows to Off.

Method 3: Using Registry Editor (Advanced Users)

1. Open Registry Editor:
   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Key:
   • Go to:
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     HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
3. Modify Animation Settings:
   • Find and double-click UserPreferencesMask.
   • Modify the value to disable specific animations. For a basic change:
     • Enter 90 12 03 80 to turn off animations.
   • Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Method 4: Using Group Policy Editor (Pro and Enterprise Editions)

1. Open Group Policy Editor:
   • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Visual Effects Settings:
   • Go to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization.
3. Disable Animations:
   • Double-click Turn off all unnecessary animations (when possible).
   • Select Enabled and click OK.

Notes:

• Disabling animations is especially helpful for systems with limited hardware resources.
• For the best experience, combine this with other performance tweaks, such as disabling startup programs and using lighter visual themes.