Extreme DWM/Aero Lag even with Good PC and Strong GPU

drybones

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Hi. Recently I got a new computer from second hand shop (DELL OptiPlex 990 MT) and upgrade everything with this specs:

- i5-2400
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 500GB HDD
- 550w PSU
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 GB
- LG 4K IPS Monitor
- Windows 7 Professional OEM Service Pack 1 64 Bit

My problem started 1 hour ago today and I don't know why. While Browsing the Internet on Google Chrome. I'm playing Facebook for about 10 minutes. Later, It's starting to Lag and Laggier. Makes me angry :mad: and Sometimes there is micro-freezes as well. Also YouTube 60 FPS Videos make a heavy lag and unwatchable. I played HTML5 Games like Cut the rope. It's lagging and my Game Damned me that My Computer is slow. Also PC or Steam Games run at 60 FPS Constant at Medium Settings. That shouldn't be a problem as well. I don't know if it is a 4K monitor issue. I'm running 4K native resolution (3840x2160). If I turned the resolution down to 1920x1080 and can't remember that still having lag. But the lag does often. Related to CPU Bottlenecking? I'm using Anti-Virus is Kaspersky Total Security.

Has anyone figured this out?

This is a Same Duplicate Thread:

https://www.sevenforums.com/customization/345137-aero-themes-causes-severe-lag-web-browsers.html

https://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/414954-dwm-exe-aero-desktop-composition-lag-has-anyone-figured-out.html

https://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/300197-lag-laggy-animations-multiple-displays-extend-desktop.html

https://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/407235-dwm-exe-stuck-10-12-cpu-causing-stuttering.html
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz8 GB DDR3NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 6 GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL OptiPlex 990 MT
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
DELL OptiPlex Motherboard
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 6 GB
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 27UK650 UHD Monitor 4K IPS
Screen Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Hard Drives
500GB
PSU
Unknown 550w PSU
Antivirus
Kaspersky Total Security 2019
Browser
Google Chrome, CryptoTab Browser (Chromium)
From your post it is not clear that dwm.exe is producing these symptoms. If so, do the symptoms disappear if you disable it? They should, if dwm is the problem.

Have you tried the fix that worked for the guy in your second link? He says adding the following keys to regedit fixes it.

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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\DWM]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Schedule]
"FrameRateMin"=dword:0000003c

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Avalon.Graphics]
"Force10Level9"=dword:00000001

For FrameRateMin...

0000003c = 60, if you run your monitors are 60hz.
00000078 = 120, if you run at 120hz.
00000090 = 144, if you run at 144hz.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 pro x64stock i7 7700kCorsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 @ 320...integrated Intel HD 630
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
diy
OS
Win7 pro x64
CPU
stock i7 7700k
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z270N-WIFI mini-ITX
Memory
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 @ 3200MHz
Graphics Card(s)
integrated Intel HD 630
Sound Card
onboard Realtek ALC1220
Monitor(s) Displays
two vertically mounted samsung 55" 4k un55mu8000
Screen Resolution
1920x1280
Hard Drives
256GB Samsung EVO 960 M.2 pci-e NVMe SSD
PSU
SilverStone Nightjar ST45NF 450Watt Fanless
Case
No case. Motherboard is mounted directly onto power supply
Cooling
Evercool low profile 815EP with Panaflow 12L fan at 7v
Keyboard
Ortek MCK-86 mini
Mouse
Belkin 5-button USB
Internet Speed
spectrum 400mbps
Open Windows update and do a manual search for updates. Does it run forever?

Change your theme to a classic (without aero). Does it fix the problem?

Is your graphics card driver up to date?
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
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