How to Access Performance Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Optimizing your computer’s performance is crucial, especially if you want your system to run quickly and efficiently. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both offer "Performance Options," a feature that allows you to adjust visual effects, manage virtual memory, and control processes to enhance system performance. Here’s how to access this feature in both versions of Windows.

Steps for Windows 10

Open Control Panel: Press Win + S and type Control Panel in the search bar, then select it from the results.
Go to System: In Control Panel, choose System and Security, then select System.
Open Advanced System Settings: On the left side of the window, click Advanced system settings.
Access Performance Options: In the Advanced tab, locate the Performance section and click Settings....

Here, you can adjust visual effects, choose optimal settings for better performance, or enable higher-quality visuals if your system allows.

Steps for Windows 11

Open Settings: Press Win + I to open the "Settings" window.
Go to System: In the left panel, select System and then click About at the bottom of the list.
Open Advanced Settings: In the "About" section, click on Advanced system settings.
Access Performance Options: In the Advanced tab, locate the Performance section and click Settings....

Now you can adjust visual effects and other settings to customize the performance of your system to meet your needs.