F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems To turn off Windows 10 Desktop Composition, go to Settings > System > Performance and change the settings to "Disabled."

To turn off Windows 10 Desktop Composition, go to Settings > System > Performance and change the settings to "Disabled."

To turn off Windows 10 Desktop Composition, go to Settings > System > Performance and change the settings to "Disabled."

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JeronimoYT
Senior Member
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05-25-2016, 09:23 AM
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Hello, I’m trying to turn off Desktop Composition in Windows 10’s DWM. What’s the reason? I’m experiencing problems when using dual monitors with different refresh rates—my 165Hz display has G-Sync but still freezes at 60Hz when animations occur. This is making my main monitor lock at 60FPS/Hz. I think the problem lies in the DWM settings, especially Desktop Composition, but it’s not as straightforward as on Windows 7.
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JeronimoYT
05-25-2016, 09:23 AM #1

Hello, I’m trying to turn off Desktop Composition in Windows 10’s DWM. What’s the reason? I’m experiencing problems when using dual monitors with different refresh rates—my 165Hz display has G-Sync but still freezes at 60Hz when animations occur. This is making my main monitor lock at 60FPS/Hz. I think the problem lies in the DWM settings, especially Desktop Composition, but it’s not as straightforward as on Windows 7.

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jonw05
Junior Member
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05-25-2016, 10:27 AM
#2
From Windows 8 onward, Microsoft took away that feature. However, you might find the alternative helpful here: https://superuser.com/questions/1016170/...windows-10
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jonw05
05-25-2016, 10:27 AM #2

From Windows 8 onward, Microsoft took away that feature. However, you might find the alternative helpful here: https://superuser.com/questions/1016170/...windows-10

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06-02-2016, 08:05 AM
#3
Desktop comp disabling feature is turned off starting from Windows 8.1
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Jazzy_Games123
06-02-2016, 08:05 AM #3

Desktop comp disabling feature is turned off starting from Windows 8.1

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alerabbit
Posting Freak
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06-02-2016, 08:53 AM
#4
It appears puzzling why newer innovations can't replicate what older ones achieved smoothly.
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alerabbit
06-02-2016, 08:53 AM #4

It appears puzzling why newer innovations can't replicate what older ones achieved smoothly.

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AniolElMejor
Member
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06-03-2016, 01:15 AM
#5
It occurred to me recently, though I haven’t tested it yet. Would running the program in compatibility mode yield the same outcome? I assumed disabling compositing would achieve the same result.
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AniolElMejor
06-03-2016, 01:15 AM #5

It occurred to me recently, though I haven’t tested it yet. Would running the program in compatibility mode yield the same outcome? I assumed disabling compositing would achieve the same result.

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Rocsent
Junior Member
7
06-03-2016, 08:01 AM
#6
Understood.
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Rocsent
06-03-2016, 08:01 AM #6

Understood.

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superzoefer
Junior Member
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06-04-2016, 09:45 PM
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I'll attempt it, though I question its effectiveness since the problem lies elsewhere—Windows enforcing V-Sync on the 60Hz display and the taskbar icons flashing are likely the real issues.
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superzoefer
06-04-2016, 09:45 PM #7

I'll attempt it, though I question its effectiveness since the problem lies elsewhere—Windows enforcing V-Sync on the 60Hz display and the taskbar icons flashing are likely the real issues.

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lightdra456
Junior Member
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06-05-2016, 06:27 AM
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Ensure compliance. Also reduce unnecessary code. Backward support often leads to excessive code that demands greater memory and testing effort.
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lightdra456
06-05-2016, 06:27 AM #8

Ensure compliance. Also reduce unnecessary code. Backward support often leads to excessive code that demands greater memory and testing effort.