How to Optimize or Improve your windows for better gaming performance

There is constant dispute going on between PCs and console gamers. While the gamers of PC needs to constantly lookout for a new hardware component for flawless gaming experience, console gamers just need to insert disk and play.

However, a console comes with standard pack of hardware that only gets upgraded through a new device iterations. On the other hand, the PC can be transformed into monstrous device capable of running any game or application.

Upgrading a PC is a pretty expensive task, modern games are built to benefit from high-end hardware components. This doesn't mean you can't play games on older PC, and just like Microsoft says you can tweak and optimize windows for better gaming experience.

Check your PC’s components and drivers :

Step 1: Tap Win + R to launch the Run utility.


Step 2: Write down dxdiag in text box and press Enter.

Step 3: Remember or write down Video and Audio board details.

Step 4:

• Go online and download the latest drivers.

OR

• Access this website to have an automatic scan on your PC done to see if you can run specific games. Results will also tell you whether or not drivers are outdated.

Note: The latest driver is not always the best, with a high chance of old hardware components to be heavily affected by new drivers. Before installing a driver do some research.

Boosting your Windows performance :

Manually adjusting the system of PC:

Step 1-a: Tap Win + S and search for Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.

Step 1-b: Right-click My Computer/Computer/This PC and select Properties.Then Follow the link to Advanced system settings, and tap the Settings button in the Performance section.

Step 2: Choose to Adjust for best performance, or manually deselect visual options you don’t need.

Step 3: Switch to the Data Execution Prevention tab.

Step 4: Choose to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except for those I select.

Step 5: Tap the Add button and select the game executable file so that Windows funnels resources better to that process.

Starting Windows with a clean boot:

Step 1: Tap Win + R to launch Run.

Step 2: Write down msconfig in text box and press Enter.

Step 3: In the General tab, choose Selective startup and leave checked only Use original boot configuration.

Step 4: Then Switch to the Services tab, and check the box to Hide all Microsoft services.

Step 5: Hit the Disable all button and make sure no item on the list remains checked.

Step 6: Select Apply, and OK to confirm changes.

Step 7: Restart your PC and perform a temp cleanup.

Removing temporary files:

Step 1: Tap Win + R to launch the Run utility.

Step 2: Write down %temp% in text box and press enter.

Step 3: Press Ctrl + A to select all files and folders.

Step 4: Then press Shift + Delete button to remove everything.

Note: Files and folders found here only serve for temporary purposes and take up precious resources. Although no harm is done to your system, you lose all navigation and other history related data.