Disable desktop composition: Windows 7, tutorial

Disable desktop composition: Windows 7, tutorial

Desktop composition is a visual user experience feature that was first introduced in Windows Vista. To disable the desktop composition on Windows 7 follow the tutorial below.

How to disable desktop composition on Windows 7?

  • Click on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System
  • Click on the "Advanced system settings"
  • In the System Properties window, go to the Advanced tab and click on the Settings button (Performance section)
  • Uncheck "Enable desktop composition"
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  • Click on Apply and then on OK.
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