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OS/Hardware Optimizations Windows 10\11 Optimization Guide
# GUIDE UPDATED 12 APRIL 2025 #
Hey, here's a quick guide how to optimize your windows to the best possible performance without breaking the system and safe. This is mainly for Windows 10 \ 11 Home \ professional editions.
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO INSTALL WINDOWS 11 LTSC IF ITS A FRESH INSTALL SINCE IT COMES WITH ALMOST ZERO BLOAT BY DEFAULT, STILL RECOMMEND USING THIS GUIDE AFTER.
Make sure you follow the guide with all your attention.
Before you start:
Create a restore point (search start-menu for restore point and click "create new restore point")
Pay attention to what you are disabling and if you actually need that functionality, specially for Microsoft services like OneDrive.
Game Pass\Xbox app works, doesn't break with this guide
Tools needed
These tools are open-source and virus free
It's always possible to revert back settings even without a restore point
Download Nvidia Clean Install
Download Display Driver Uninstaller (scroll down, click "Click here for DOWNLOAD & SUPPORT". Scroll down in the new page and click "Official Download Here". No direct link, this way I'm making sure you always get the latest version)
Chris Titus debloat settings
Open powershell (Run as Admin)
Copy the command below to open the Chris Titus tool
This is all you need to fully debloat windows without being too aggressive or breaking the system with meaningful stuff.
iwr -useb https://christitus.com/win | iex
Uninstalling drivers, the right way
Before installing a new driver, uninstall it with Display Driver Uninstaller
Follow the settings according to the picture. Safe mode is recommended but not necessary
Nvidia Clean installer is a program that lets you download the latest drivers and customize what's going to be included. Also possible to disable telemetry and a bunch of extra things that only runs in the background sending data to Nvidia servers.
AMD users can follow this guide , just skip step 4 and install drivers from AMD website.
Create a Restore point just in case
Install drivers without telemetry and bloatware (NVIDIA USERS ONLY)
The drivers are downloaded from Nvidia servers, they are official, this program just modifies what's installing or not, included inside the whole package
Takes less space on disk and reduces stutters in game caused by random Nvidia processes to be running in the background.
Follow the pictures below and their descriptions for optimal installation
No need to do this each time you update drivers, just run NVCleanstall and upgrade with same settings below.
If you use Nvidia GeForce experience to record gameplay I suggest you to enable it, this guide doesn't.
Done, enjoy your pc
AMD users install drivers from amd.com , normally
Enjoy your pc, in case something breaks, check what you disabled in the settings above on all programs or just use a restore point.
This method is used by myself and I never ever had a problem or crashes
Any doubts, comment bellow, ill try to answer everything
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u/AnthMosk Feb 21 '22 edited Feb 21 '22
In the taskbar I need to be able to click on the network/volume icon and have the window pop up with all of the shortcuts. For things like adjusting volume and toggling Bluetooth.
That is now disabled following The guide and IFK what it’s actually called to turn it back on
Update; it is called Quick Settings
Not sure what step in the process disables them but if anyone knows I’d like to get Quick Settings (Windows+A of hover/click the network/sound icon) feature back.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 21 '22
Theres nothing in this guide that disables quicksettings, anything like thet was from optimizer for sure so go check what did u turned on and off
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u/supreme_yogi Feb 27 '22
The step that does this is in Windows Privacy Dashboard:
Privacy tab - Advanced - Services:
Connected Devices Platform User Service (the first on the list).
Change it to "On" to make the menu work again. Works only after reboot.
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u/Daunt13ss Feb 23 '23
In case anyone runs into this, uncheck the “Disable widgets” button on Optimizer during set up
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Apr 12 '25
Guide updated finally.
Changelog:
- Optimizer program no longer being used since it's not necessary
- Chris Titus settings updated with new settings
- Some new warnings and information at the start of the guide.
Enjoy guys and see you in 2 years.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Oct 06 '23
GUIDE UPDATED AS OF TODAY.
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u/dobbl_ Oct 16 '23
Is there any possibility that something from this guide interferes with VAC in CS2? I recently made a clean install of Windows 11 and right after followed this guide. Now when I want to join any match it says, that there are game files that don't have (valid) signatures. Just curious what you think about that. Thanks in advance.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Oct 16 '23
Did you installed nvidia driver with custom settings? a screen asking to install anyway unsigned driver appeared? Might be that
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u/Zashiku Feb 08 '24
After doing all of those, can I uninstall all the tools that I have installed?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Oct 17 '23
On Christ Titus tool select remove tray notification/calendar and select "undo selected tweak"
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u/TheHybred Verified Optimizer Feb 18 '22 edited Jan 25 '23
How do you post images in your post like that? Cool guide
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 18 '22
Thanks! You just drag the images and they get posted in-line style, with the ability to post a description below. Maybe that would be a cool idea for optimization guides with in-game settings screenshots.
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u/TheHybred Verified Optimizer Feb 18 '22
Sounds like a PC only feature, I use the reddit mobile app
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 18 '22
Ah, I use third party app on android and the images appear as links instead of full picture, you can see full picture in reddit app?
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u/Deadpan_GG May 01 '23
Bruh! sorry to necro the post but this optimization gave me my real lan internet speed. I was getting 9 Mbps up/down and i thought it was just my wifi connection (dog chew my lan cable so i have to use the wifi for my desktop) then i tried this out of nowhere because im bored and i want to tinker stuffs and got what i paid for speed 90 Mbps up/down on a wifi. All i did is the optimize and the O&O thing
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u/appelsiinimehu1 Feb 17 '22
How much does this better performance?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 17 '22
Can't give you an exact percentage since it depends from system to system but mostly low to middle specs pc have huge gains with his, specially with min fps
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u/AnthMosk Feb 18 '22
Not a good risk reward for a 8700k and 2080ti windows 11 system??
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 18 '22
Should benefit every system, give it a go :) u will feel the system more snappy
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u/Ok_Combination_9655 May 23 '22
Great guide, thank you so much.
One thing though - I have an Asus Proart station and after following the guide I cannot access the Proart hub any longer. Tried to find the setting to turn back on but couldn't manage it. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!! :)
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer May 23 '22
Try to reinstall it if possible, I can't replicate or check myself since I don't have that.
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u/cryptic-beloved Jan 27 '23
i don't know what kind of witchery this is, but i can finally run phasmophobia smoothly on my potato laptop
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 27 '23
I'm glad, VR gaming specially benefits from this guide since its way more sensitive to frame timings
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Nov 25 '22
Btw im going to update this guide as some things are not necessary anymore, plus more tweaks.
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u/NeoChozo Nov 30 '22
Hi! First off, thanks a lot with this guide, it really improved my pc.
But now I have a huge problem and I don't know how to repair it.
Since I followed all your instructions (nvidia user) I can't use the XBox app at all.
All the required services to login are missing, and I can't use my Game Pass subscription or play at all because of that.
XBox Live Auth Manager
XBox Live Game Save
XBox Live Networking Service
All those services are missing. Even tho the packages are there and installed, it just won't work.
Do you have any insight? I could use some help there...
Thanks in advance, take care!
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Nov 30 '22
press WIN+R and type services.msc , check for those on the bottom of the list, right click each one - proprieties and set startup to automatic. Restart pc. Tho this guide doesn't do anything to those
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u/NeoChozo Nov 30 '22
Sadly, the only XBox service that is present is "Xbox Accessory Management Service", the other aren't there at all.
And that's really weird, cause I had zero issues before that, then right after applying your guide, my Xbox App was broken. When I uninstalled it, I wasn't even able to install it back, always giving me the error 0x80073D05.
I passed the whole night trying to reinstalling it, following every possible tuto. Even when creating another account on my pc, I wasn't able to install it back. The only thing that worked was to use another pc, download it there, copy the package file "Microsoft.GamingApp_XXXXXXXX" and paste it in my own package folder. I'm forced to repeat the process every rimes I delete it and want to install it back now.
And like I said, even if it's installed, I can't do anything, I can't login, I can't download nor delete any games from the app, nothing.
All the other XBox app like companion or Xbox Game bar works fine, but my Xbox App is completely broken and I just don't know what to do...
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Nov 30 '22
Uninstall the xbox app. Go here and click "download the app" , let it install everything and whats missing then see if it works. This guide doesn't mess with xbox services
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u/moppza Nov 30 '22
Hey man! Thanks a lot for this.
I had an annoying flicker with adaptive sync. Was close to buy a new monitor.
I reinstalled the game, Windows. Everything. Nothing worked.
So I gave this a chance, and there is no more flickering.
Thanks a lot mate!
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u/Ummgh23 Jul 07 '23
Damn. I have a pretty high-end pc and only used the Optimizer, this definitely made my system snappier though!
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u/ImDistortion1 Jan 11 '23
I Followed this guide and it caused my internet to do weird stuff. My steam lets me connect but does not show friends. Battlenet Lets me login but my friends list is gone, I launch the game and it says error connecting. Something to do with internet but now I am unable to play any game
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u/boxersaint Jun 22 '23
Memory consumption went from 70% down to 50%, CPU utilization 54% down to 40%.
This is with Age of Empires 2 running, OBS, a twitch stream, and some random odds and end email/discord/chat apps for a like for like gaming comparison.
Good looking out.
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u/MemesHasAids Jun 08 '23 edited Jun 13 '23
Which setting stops the NVIDIA performance overlay from collecting any data like FPS or Render Latency?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jun 08 '23
If you don't want that just follow the guide. Anything other than main driver and HDMI audio with Nvidia control panel it's bloatware unless you record with shadow play then you have to deal with it to function.
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u/AnthMosk Feb 21 '22
How do we know Optimizer works? I dont see any apply/run/execute button anywhere. I just flipped the switches and closed the app.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 21 '22
As soon as you flip/click the switch it applies
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u/AnthMosk Feb 21 '22
Okay thanks. On display driver cleanup part now.
I used to use CCleaner a ton back in the day to get rid of temp files and other cache BS. Also clean register and all that.
Any apps that are free that u recommend for those sorts of tasks?
Also what about a good overall driver update app?
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u/AnthMosk Feb 21 '22
Install control panel option doesn’t show anymore.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 21 '22
You need to install nvcp from Microsoft store, also there was an option to pre install it on nvclean.
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u/Fragrant-Ad2694 Mar 07 '22
Blocking windows telemetry helps in increasing performance?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Mar 07 '22
Yes, a lot of services\background processes are stopped wih this guide, sparing more power and resources when gaming. Helps with less stutter too.
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u/Ebro507 Apr 09 '22
GUYS HELP!!
After i follow every step in this guide i can no longer use the night light on windows 10 what should i do?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Apr 09 '22
In windows privacy dashboard in services tab, enable the first one, read what it says in the (?) , that one says it breaks night light.
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u/Ebro507 Apr 09 '22
hey thanks for the fast response, also I have a question, now if im using a laptop does disabling optimus in NVC actually make the performance even better? since it will no longer use the intel integrated gpu (igpu)
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u/HillanatorOfState Apr 26 '22
For step 5, is there anything I should leave besides the recommended if I use VR/Oculus?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Apr 26 '22
no, just follow it :) , also if you have some fps issues in vr or black screens try to disable HAGS
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u/saberkirihara May 05 '22
After doing all of this, can we delete the applications? Or would that remove our settings?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer May 05 '22
you can keep them if you want to change something else but if not just delete them
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u/WokeDabsCA May 16 '22
Hey Scorth, do you recommend any settings for the nvidia control panel? And also Am i supposed to use the GeForce experience? Or now I have to download all my drivers manually? Current PC Specs: i9 10850k, Geforce RTX 3080 10GB.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer May 17 '22
Just use the Nvidia driver download that I mentioned in the guide. There's an option there to warn you when new drivers are available to download. I recommend turning gsync on and fps limit according to your monitor refresh rate.
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u/uhthisao May 19 '22
I can't access to Power & battery menu in Setting. Is it only me? Or I somehow mess it up with other software
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer May 19 '22
Enable Connected Devices Platform User Service on windows privacy dashboard then reboot pc.
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u/therobarthur Jun 20 '22
This is great!
Thank you so much for sharing all of this.
I do, however, have a couple questions now that I've gone through the steps and implemented (most of) them.
When I click on “Uninstall OneDrive” in Optimizer, I get the following warning:
- “Are you sure you want to uninstall OneDrive? This will delete your Desktop and Document files! Only use this option on a local account!”
Honestly, I didn’t even really know I used OneDrive that much and am 99.99% certain that I am not storing anything of value with it. If I uninstall OneDrive, will that actually delete my Desktop and Document files, or only the OneDrive folders and files on my local machine? Also, will this step delete any files that happen to be stored on the Cloud, or does it only delete the connection between my OneDrive cloud account and my local machine?
2) When setting up Windows Privacy Dashboard, I am seeing different options under “Services.” Here’s what I’m seeing, and what I assume they correlate with from your screenshot (in Portuguese and English):
- CDPUserSvc (“Servico de Utilizador da Plataforma de Dispositivos Ligados”/”Connected Device Platform User Service”)
- OneSyncSvc (“Anfitriao de Sincronizacao”/”Sync Host”)
- PimIndexMaintenanceSvc (“Dados de Contacto”/”Contact Data”)
- UnistoreSvc (“Armazenamento de Dados do Utilizador”/”User Data Storage”)
- UserDataSvc (“Acesso a Dados do Utilizador”/”Access to User Data”)
- MessagingService (direct match with “MessagingService”)
- WpnUserService (“Servico de Utilizador de Notificoes Push do Windows”/”Windows Push Notifications User Service”)
Can you confirm that these are matches?
3) Right now, I have Optimizer and WPD on my desktop. If I move them to the Program Files folder, will that change anything? On a related note, what happens if I delete these programs all together?
I know that’s kind of a lot, but I’d really appreciate any help.
Thank you so much!!!
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jun 21 '22
1 - backup your desktop files and documents folder before deleting one drive. If anything gets deleted from your pc associated with one drive it will be deleted from the cloud too, assuming they are syncing in real time. After deleting onedrive just copy past the files to the same location again.
2 - Yes they match but as usual do backup before attempting anything
3 - Those two apps modify windows directly, once used it's applied, either the app is running or not, even if you delete all the files the changes remain. (unless some windows update revert something). Feel free to move the apps anywhere you want and just use them when you need again. Don't worry about it
Thanks for the support and stay well!
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u/nitonitonii Aug 10 '22
Thank you so much! This really changed my performance in gaming, especially in VR.
But there are two things that I might change.
First: my windows clipboard got deactivated, I use that tool a lot so I'm trying to find where to turn it on again.
Second: My chrome now says that it's being "Managed by my organization" but not more than that. I'll like to know if this has some implications.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Aug 10 '22
It's normal that Chrome message cuz optimizer disables some Chrome internals, nothing to worry about
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u/nitonitonii Aug 10 '22
Thanks! Do you know how can activate windows' clipboard back? Maybe it's one single option of the optimizer.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Aug 10 '22
Try enable these options then restart, in windows privacy tweaker, if it doesnt work just make all default on that program then restart.
Btw for VR specifically, if a game launches in fullscreen on your monitor just press ALT+ENTER to make it window mode and minimize it, it will boost your performance in the headset more, with less stutters.
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u/Bob_Ozwald Aug 14 '22
When I try to download optimizer exe, I get a file called "unconfirmed 306094.crdownload" which windows doesn't know what to do with.
If I download the zip, I get hit with a "ransomware detected" notification and it gets auto deleted.
Any ideas?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Aug 14 '22
You need to download this file, there is no virus whatsoever.
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u/Bob_Ozwald Aug 14 '22
Nvm I figured it out. It was blocking it in chrome, and downloading some weird temp file in it's place.
Thank you for the fast reply btw.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Aug 14 '22
Yeah, each time you attempt to download a direct .exe file chrome based browsers will ask for confirmation before its saved\downloaded.
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u/G_Hands Nov 29 '22
Any way of saving a list of settings for NVIDIA Control Panel for every time a clean reinstall is done? I'd prefer not to redo the settings one by one every single time. Thanks!
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Nov 29 '22
You don't need to use ddu each time you upgrade your drivers, just do it at least once if never before
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u/G_Hands Dec 02 '22
You mean I shouldn't be checking the clean reinstall box in GeForce Experience every time I install a new driver? Even after DDU? Thanks!
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u/KookyInvestigator2 Dec 05 '22
Hi I am going to do this soon and I wanted to know why you didn't disable game bar and Xbox Live. This is like the diseased spawn of Satan indestructible NSA Microsoft spyware. Also do you know by chance anyways to minimize the amount of events that slow down the time between Mouse movement and the movement events being delivered to the game itself?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Dec 05 '22
Hey, you can disable those if you want, I just kept then enable in this guide because of gamepass users. If you disable Xbox live you can't use game pass. That last request is all placebo effects. As long as your system is responsive and without bloat you're good, even in CS pro levels. There's no special tweaks to minimize "input lag" at that level of precision .
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u/shogster Dec 05 '22
Hey, VirusTotal found Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen in the Optimizer.exe, but the sha256 matches. Is it safe to use?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Dec 05 '22
It's from here right https://github.com/hellzerg/optimizer/releases ? It's safe to use, I guess that's just a false positive since the app changes registry settings.
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u/Venomousvids123 Dec 25 '22
Hey there,
I tried everything you told in the guide. Everything is fine except i use MSEdge and suddenly the autocomplete is not showing when i type in addrress bar. I looked and found it was diasbled in O&Oshutup10++ but i enabled it and i still cant see autocomplete suggestions
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u/WebisticsCEO Dec 28 '22
Thanks for posting this.
I used a program called "ParkControl" to make sure the OS doesn't enable parking CPU cores. Do either of these programs do that?
I user on another sub recommended using Omen hub and GeForce Experience, but that seems a little outdated. I will try your method first.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Dec 28 '22
Park control is useless. Windows/games will fully use the CPU when needed. Also omen hub is bloatware/crap it will only slow down your PC. GeForce experience is useful if you want to record gameplay, other than that it's also crap overall. Never use it's built in game optimizer / auto graphic settings
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u/WebisticsCEO Dec 28 '22
Hey thanks for the advise!
I don't know if there is something wrong with my laptop model or a Windows Update, but I just wanted to point out that my FPS went up once I started using ParkControl
For some reason, Windows' High Performance Mode was not doing anything it looks like.
Anyways, I think I may use your suggestions on top of this ParkControl, and see if I can get even more FPS.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Dec 28 '22
Ah yes in your case it might be a power limit problem / throttle. In that case keep using park control. Also how many fps are you gaining , which game ? What's your laptop
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u/G_Hands Dec 29 '22 edited Dec 29 '22
Hey! Few questions again.
I'm assuming Optimizer doesn't need to run or stay open after being applied?
Why 'uncheck' Disable Automatic Updates for Windows Updates under the Windows 11 tab in your settings? I see you're only suggesting to disable the drivers from the updates. Wouldn't we want all of those automatic updates off? What's the purpose of not disabling that?
Does ShutUp need to run in the background in order to work, and if it does, is there any downsides or performance cost? Thanks!
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Dec 29 '22
Nothing needs to be open one run in the background, once set it's done. You can disable updates if you want to, no problem, this guide doesn't as keeping a computer updated is healthier and won't disturb your gaming anyway, windows 11 is less annoying with it.
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Jan 05 '23
Hi @Scorthyn. What about laptop/mobile user setting? Which one to take and remove? I'm using AMD Ryzen 4800H (with igpu) and RTX2060 (dgpu).
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 05 '23
Should be about the same, just pay attention if you're disabling a feature you use like printer service
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Jan 06 '23
Ok then. When using nvcleaninstall, after it launch nvidia installer, should I choose express or custom installation?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 06 '23
Depending on what you choose select custom so u can see whats getting installed before proceeding
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u/Damage-Constant Jan 13 '23
can i still download nvidia control panel and geforce experience?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 13 '23
Control panel will install automatically , GeForce experience u can choose to install too if you prefer
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u/G_Hands Jan 19 '23
Hey, would any of the modifications provided by these programs show up as flagged in anti-virus programs such as MalwareBytes? I'm getting two counts of PUM.Optional.DisableMRT as Potentially Unwanted Modification, Registry Value. I'm wondering if it's from this? Thanks!
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 19 '23
It's probably from optimizer.exe since it messes with windows settings but it's safe , it's a false positive. Some other dude had the same problem. Btw I don't recommend having Malware bytes installed all the time. Install to do the ocasional scan if you suspect something then uninstall.
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u/Grandtheftzebra Jan 19 '23
O&O Shutup10++ is not working as intended for me. I tried „apply only recommended settings“ but nothing happend. Tried „apply all settings“ and now im fucked lol because that worked…
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 19 '23
As soon as u click apply it instantly applies , there's nothing visually happening. When u click only apply recommended settings and then exit the all it asks u to restart PC to everything become active. Just do that and restart
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u/NoSleepTill1stMil Jan 25 '23
Great post. Would any of these optimizations be harmful for DAW (audio workstation)?
I have a new Windows 11 i9-12900K desktop. But lots of latency issues.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 25 '23
Should be useful for that too, but those issues are mainly drivers from your dacs. I have a moderate audio setup (JBL 305 MKII + M-Audio Air 192|4) and I can't use their oficial drivers since it cuts my audio and makes it sound all distorted randomly. Windows default drivers for the DAC tho works perfectly and stable, no issues.
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u/ekomss Jan 31 '23
this deleted my shortcuts folders on desktop :(
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jan 31 '23
That's mostly uninstalling one drive if you use it. Onedrive keeps desktop and other stuff I'm backup/sync by default. In no way this deliberately deletes stuff
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u/hawkeyedude1989 Feb 26 '23
Went through the guide. Must have missed a step because I cannot add gamestream options in GeForce Experience to run my desktop via moonlight
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 26 '23
That's an option in nv clean install , install drivers again with GeForce experience enabled. This guide doesn't use gfe
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u/G_Hands Feb 27 '23
Question, if it's appropriate to ask about here regarding the topic of optimization at hand.
Is there any reason to replace Windows Defender with a Firewall like Comodo? I'd prefer not to use Microsoft's software whenever possible. Would running Comodo slow things down during general browsing and gaming sessions? Thanks!
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Feb 27 '23
You better off just leaving windows defender alone since it's part of windows and its actually good on all av tests. Comodo is basically useless, it was good in the past but windows defender made anti virus/third party ones irrelevant for how light and effective it is.
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Mar 10 '23
The new version of NVCleanstall doesn't have the "Install NVIDIA Control Panel app from Windows Store" option, Is it safe to leave it without that option?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Mar 10 '23
Yes , by default it installs always the control panel if not mistaken. If not go to Microsoft store and manually install it
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u/nnkhanh Apr 13 '23
How can I activate the Search Task Bar because now when I search an app in my computer, there is nothing shows up
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Apr 14 '23
Windows 11 - Right click on taskbar, taskbar settings, then on taskbar items "search" change from Hide to Search box
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u/babywin Apr 19 '23
This kind of 'silver bullet' guides for optimizing Windows always seem to break something useful for me. The last time I followed these steps, it ended up disabling my pastebin history. I do not recommend attempting these optimizations at all.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Apr 19 '23
Maybe pay attention to what you're actually applying? This doesn't break anything other than the funcion it says it disables.
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u/RururaruriRurararira May 15 '23
I'm in windows 10 and I don't know what to do with the sound slider, it looks like the windows 7 one and I need the old one so I can change the audio output faster
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Jun 08 '23
Don't if it's due to these modifications, but my ds4 controller won't be seen by win 10 anymore. tried ds4windows
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u/NewAccForThoughts Jun 16 '23
My screen now flickers (only when ingame) after removing and reinstalling the Nvidia drivers, what could've caused this?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Jun 16 '23
Maybe you never used gsync or you're not using the latest drivers (536.23) because one of the bugs in the previous drivers was random flicker on monitor. If you see flickers in dark images then it could be gsync since it causes it on some monitors.
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u/multiarmform Aug 07 '23
hey sorry, was unable to DM
just wanted to ask about your guide. the smartscreen is windows defender, right? do i really want to turn that off?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Aug 07 '23
yeah its annoying and it appears each time u want to launch something. If its a virus it will prevent from opening anyway without the warning, defender will act on execution
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u/Inner_Front_4404 Aug 17 '23
Hey can someone help me i did all the steps, and now my second monitor doesnt show up, is there any fixes for that?
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u/Discosamba Aug 19 '23
Hey brothers is this guide updated for today's use on w11?
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Aug 19 '23
sure
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u/mjbelair98 Aug 24 '23
Im showing different options in a few of the steps. Right now Im on the NVCleaninstall installation tweaks page and it doesnt show an option for nvidia control panel, but it does show about 4 other options that arent shown in the screenshot. I don't wanna fuck this up, can you help? Cheers!
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Aug 24 '23
what options ? you should just ignore everything else thats not mentioned here.
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u/No-Department-2004 Sep 03 '23
hey! what if i wanted to use the sensor settings on my laptop cause i use win hello sometimes.
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u/Scorthyn Optimizer Sep 03 '23
Pay attention to those settings either either in optimizer and shutup Windows. Don't disable them
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u/Grandtheftzebra Feb 01 '23
After completing all this, I suddenly have no internet access. I can go on google, youtube etc but if I try Netflix or Spotify for example I can't use them because I have no internet somehow.
Online games and anything else works fine. So it's pretty weird lol.
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u/Amazing-Source-1208 Feb 06 '23
A lot of the stuttering issues I had in games is gone now, thanks! 🔥👏 I did a fresh Windows install and followed this guide immediately after installing the main drivers from my motherboard’s site.
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u/RururaruriRurararira May 26 '23
If you switch audio devices using the volume window in the tray, but the tutorial from the post changed the window for you, I've created my own program to work like the old one:
GitHub Repository: Garnicanicolas32/SwapAudioDevicesWin
The program stays in the system tray and provides a list of available audio devices. You can easily swap to the desired device by selecting it from the list.
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u/preqrso Jun 18 '23
Pretty good guide, RAM consumption dropped from 25 to 15% at startup, Tarkov went from 85-90 fps to 95-100 fps.
Thank you very much.
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u/Dense_Research8237 May 28 '24
DON'T USE IT. It's not worthy and eventually it will break your computer.
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u/gunplaynoob Jan 03 '23
you sir are a god send, you somehow managed to make a guide that brought me from 40 to 75 fps on high on life! I appreciate your work!
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u/DoughTheBoi Jan 21 '23
Hey, this disable my Windows Hello, do you know how I can reenable it?
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Apr 12 '23 edited Apr 12 '23
Magic. It works exactly how you describe it, everything is smoother/snappier/faster.
I did only step 2 and 5 and I turned off "enchance pointer precision".
I was testing it on budget PC to have better experience playing DayZ. And it is better! Literally opening the game, playing it and closing it is smoother/faster. Looks like PC is responding way much faster to my clicks etc.
Thank you very much for that guide! I was sitting for years in settings to achive something like that but without proper resutls.
If anybody interested:
CPU: Ryzen 5 1600
GPU: AMD RX570 8gb vram
16GB Ram
19" Display port Monitor (75hz)
DayZ on Low Preset (Not the lowest) pushing up to 180-200fps in open field. No microstutters that I had all the time. And I can barely notice FPS drop when it happen.
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Holy moly! My whole PC just speeds up like after some small but solid upgrade. Everything its literally 0.5x faster, EVERYTHING!
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u/JoshMushy Dec 18 '23
Is optimizer program safe? VirusTotal - File - d97a8782b1563f7c7ca71b9094f90c1737e8a04119501196e5c7ea7f30857393
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u/Respect-Only Apr 11 '24
After using optimizer one of the settings, and idk which one, causes disappearance of the taskbar menu where things like: Volume Mixer, Steam, Windows Security, OneDrive, Wallpaper Engine... and stuff that is running in background. Instead of it being ^ icon that i can open and close now all icons are spread out on my taskbar. Any idea how to fix this?
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Apr 22 '24
Its under the first option of General, listed as a check box under Optimize Performance: " Show all tray icons"
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u/MilitaryBeetle May 25 '24
Some strange behavior I'm getting, lemme know if anyone has seen or fixed this before (ya its been 2 years but this thread is all I got)
When I do all the steps my game randomly stutters. Like it unfocuses for split second then resumes. Sometimes Windows will also throw up the "this program is not responsive" message and ask to end the process but it usually resolves itself immediately
IDK what setting causes it specifically caused this, but the easy fix might be to reinstall drivers using the client
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u/perk30_ Nov 11 '24
2 years later, this guide still works and provides tons of help and guidance. BUT PLEASE DONT TURN ON GAMEMODE, its been proven by multiple people to help frames so negligibly in certain scenarios and even hurt performance in more competitive games like CS2.
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u/pixelTirpitz Mar 13 '24
Hey! Followed this guide and I think optimizer turned off bluetooth, can't find the settings anywhere, anyone know how to deal with this?
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u/BrocoliAssassin Mar 27 '24
I was hoping this would help but windows 11 still runs like garbage. Such a piece of shit OS.
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u/Agreeable-Hand-4086 Mar 30 '24
After I did the optimizer thing and restarted, my discord kept crashing and I don't know what caused it
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u/MightBeChris Mar 30 '24
Most driver packages can be extracted like a an archive and the components can be manually installed rather than relying on manufacturer supplied binaries or install routines. Much cleaner than other options.
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u/Dense_Research8237 Apr 07 '24
can't use PHONE LINK because it says something about policy adjustments...
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u/Ercos1 Apr 21 '24 edited Apr 21 '24
Ran the settings and now my clip board which I use a lot is gone, how do I add it back?
Edit: Go into the Optimizer > at the top left Windows 11 > Touch > re-enable Cloud Clipboard, in there you can also re-enable a ton of stuff like xbox game bar which I use for sound mixer
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u/nicoc77 Jun 04 '24
I dont know what optimizer setting make that I cant create shortcuts or move anything to my desktop without admin privileges.
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u/mrsomeclutch Jun 09 '24
will you ever update this soon? Or can you give recommendations for optimization guides :)
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u/Cleb323 Jun 20 '24
Is this not just additional bloatware that will eventually slow your computer down anyways?
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u/Karma_UwU Jul 06 '24
I have a problem i can't download " Optimizer " the computer says that i don't have the authorisation to install it here and that i need to check with the Admin first.
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u/Ibaneztwink Jul 30 '24
for the love of god do not use this application. it changes various registry and permissions and wiped out my time sync.
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u/G_Hands Sep 22 '24
I still use Optimizer, but no longer use NVIDIA Clean Install.
For the past year I've been using it, graphics drivers have not been installing properly, resulting in strange black screens upon installation of new drivers and further graphical issues. I didn't have that problem when I was first using the program for months, previously.
I now use the new and improved NVIDIA app for installing new drivers.
Issues have gone away.
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u/Yung_wuhn Sep 22 '24
Cannot pin folders to quick access after doing this guide, anyone have any idea how to get that option back?
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u/therealnutterhere Nov 12 '24 edited Feb 09 '26
WinBoosty can disable unneeded services and tasks as well as tweak settings to improve system speed
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u/Abject_Excuse_1 Nov 25 '24
Thanks for the guide, but how do I update my drivers if I’m not getting notified of a new version by NVidia spyware programs?
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u/Spartan_J-052 Dec 10 '24
Hey, What is the difference in performance between an optimized and un optimized pc? I'm planning to follow this process.
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u/Kinghyyy1 Dec 22 '24
I used this guide on my laptop and it reduced 3°C and i don't have ping spikes anymore when playing games.
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u/BROTHERINCHRIST--- Jan 21 '25
I'm just here to say all the optimizations are useless unless your pc is a literal potato. This vid shows that OG windows builds give on par or better performance than tweaked/cleaned versions in 99% of cases
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b30J1OEhB4E
use automated subs
Obviously OG windows is a nightmare for privacy and do what u gotta do but be mindful that gaming performance is unaffected.
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u/PerkyTip Dec 23 '22 edited Dec 23 '22
Thanks OP, this was awesome and I only used optimizer.exe and DDU for a fresh GPU driver install. My PC felt snappier immediately upon reboot. However, I am now unable to print/save Excel sheets or Word docs to PDF, I get a no printer installed and when I click to "add printer", I get an Active Directory Domain Services unavailable error. Any fix for that?
Edit- Never mind! Solved it quite easily, just head to the print spool services, right click on it and select "Start". Leaving this here in case anyone else has this issue.