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How to Turn Off Windows 11 Animations [2 Different Ways]
Improve PC performance by disabling animations
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 11 comes with a lot of new features and, even though it doesn’t look that different from its predecessor, the new OS has some pretty nice graphic goodies.
Microsoft’s latest operating system uses animation effects for controls and elements by default. However, some of you may not be that impressed with these changes and would like to turn them off, for whatever reason.
We will show you exactly how you can do this, using two very simple methods.
How can I turn off the animation effect in Windows 11?
1. Using the Settings app
2. Using the Control Panel
Control Panel comes in handy when it comes to turning off the animations in Windows 11. From the Ease of Access Center, you can manually toggle unnecessary animations off.
1.Open theStartmenu, search forControl Paneland open the app.
2.From the top right corner of the window, set theView byoption toLarge icons.
- Click onEase of Access Center.
4.Click on theMake the computer easier to seeoption.
- Check the box forTurn off all unnecessary animations (when possible).
Pretty simple, right? These are the steps you need to go through if you decided to turn the Windows 11 animations off, or maybe even back on.
This will only take up a couple of minutes of your time and doesn’t require a high level of technical knowledge.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
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