Desktop Composition - Disable for a Program

How to Disable Desktop Composition for a Program​

   Information
Desktop composition is also known as Aero. It can either be disabled globally or on a program by program basis. Having it disabled while running such things as 3D games may provide a performance bump.
   Note
When set to disabled, the program Aero will only temporarily be disabled. After the program ends Aero will be turned on automatically.
   Warning
Keep in mind that you may need to select the main executable in step 1 below. Some games for example use a launcher to start the game which then starts the main program. In this case you do NOT want to change the launcher.



Here's How:
1. Navigate to the executable or shortcut for the program you wish to disable desktop composition using Explorer.

2. Right click on it and select Properties.

3. Select the Compatibility tab and check Disable desktop composition, then click on OK.



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Nice tutorial mate.

You may want to note that you can also right-click the Desktop/Start Menu links to produce the same results :D
 

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I don't get it, doesn't 'Aero' disable on it's own when starting up games?
 

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Thanks for that. Can you arrange a similar setting for processes like HPWAmain.exe and sidebar.exe etc?
 

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