Optimize your Windows 10 setup with a fresh installation.
Optimize your Windows 10 setup with a fresh installation.
I recently assembled my first custom build from scratch, using only new components except for the old HDD from my previous PC that still runs Windows. At the end of the week I received a brand-new 850 EVO 500GB drive and plan to perform a completely clean Windows 10 installation. Over the years I've never really focused on optimization during fresh installs, but now with my own machine I feel compelled to get everything right. My main concern is finding a solid guide or tool for optimizing Windows 10. What services should I disable? Which bloatware should I remove? Which settings need adjustment to eliminate unnecessary overhead? My primary use is triple-A gaming, with occasional video/photo editing. Please let me know if you have any recommendations on recent resources. Thank you!
They didn't make any improvements. Windows 10 adjusts to your system details. My tests show only a slight impact when everything is turned off (and not just a minor slowdown). Keeping everything on tends to hurt performance since most functions run quietly. It's full of misleading claims already talked about here. This comes from someone bitter about losing their role at Microsoft after a company change, even though they were offered a better job within the firm—from a developer tester to an actual developer. They chose YouTube and push sensational content to attract views, which is really frustrating and sad.
I'm looking for a reliable resource on optimizing Windows 10. I've searched online and found many examples, but I was hoping someone could recommend a solid guide. The one I came across was helpful, though I noticed the presenter has a certain bias in his explanations. Most of his security tips seem reasonable despite that. I'm not too concerned about privacy issues, so I plan to stick with the default settings Microsoft offers. Just wanted to mention I'm new to this topic and don't have much background.
I've tested this concept with a recent Windows update, cleaned up as much as possible, and rerun the tests. The result shows that average performance changes are mostly within a small error range. There were cases where improvements reached up to 5%. I wouldn't suggest trying to tweak Windows further. The experiment suggests the standard setup doesn't significantly impact app performance unless you have demanding software constantly using its features. Most developers assume everyone uses the default, so changing it could cause issues if an app relies on a missing feature. Unless your system is very low-end, you likely don’t need any optimization.
The adjustment tip I shared likely wouldn’t significantly improve results.
Looking for this information elsewhere isn't necessary. The guest on WAN has shared some insights over the years, and it seems Linus is a reliable source when it comes to hiring decisions. What stood out was his willingness to admit past challenges, like switching back to Win7 or 8.1 during a WAN video due to background issues in Windows 10. He also expressed frustration with certain privacy practices in Windows 10 and used tools like SpyBot to manage them. Overall, the advice seems tailored for users who are similar to himself, possibly those seeking more advanced troubleshooting steps.
The article mainly offers general adjustments rather than performance optimizations. I referenced http://www.askvg.com/master-tutorial-to-...uper-fast/ in my blog, but most speed improvements come from turning off animations and minimizing wait times—such as when a menu button appears. These changes don’t truly boost computer speed. Some tasks might add extra processing, but if your system feels sluggish enough that features like "Show Compressed Files" affect performance, it’s likely better to stick with Windows 98 or earlier. Regarding apps, unused ones only consume storage space and don’t actively slow things down.