How has FPS optimization benefited from disabling a Windows startup service?

[Dennis17]

FPS optimization guides often tweak in-game settings, but background Windows processes can be a hidden drain. What's one specific Windows service or startup program you've disabled that gave you a noticeable, consistent boost in frame rates?

[PaulXW]

Disable the SysMain service It stops preloading data into RAM and frees cycles for the game which keeps frames steadier

[EvelynW]

Turn off the Xbox Game Bar background tasks and GameDVR It adds overhead and can cause stutters when you want smooth fps optimization 2025

[PenelopeUG]

Disable the connected user experiences and telemetry service It reduces CPU wakeups during gaming and you feel a cleaner run

[Addison89]

Pause Windows Search indexing during gaming to cut disk IO and avoid stutter

[Jeffrey85]

Pause OneDrive syncing while gaming to stop constant file traffic and free up disk IO