Visual tweaks reduce GPU/CPU spent on animations and transparency.
Why it matters
Disabling heavy visual effects frees GPU resources for your game and makes the desktop feel snappier.
Available tweaks
| Tweak | Tier | Risk | Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual effects → performance | Free | Safe | Yes | Disables animations, shadows, transparency. |
| Remove menu delay | Free | Safe | Yes | Menus open instantly (MenuShowDelay = 0). |
| Disable transparency | Free | Safe | Yes | Turns off transparency effects. |
| Disable taskbar animations | Free | Safe | Yes | Removes taskbar animation overhead. |
| Show file extensions | Free | Safe | No | Always show extensions in Explorer. |
| Open Explorer to This PC | Free | Safe | No | Explorer opens to This PC, not Quick Access. |
| Classic right-click menu (Win11) | Pro | Advanced | No | Restores full classic context menu. |
How to apply
Open IRIS Tweaks → Optimizations → Visual. Toggle individual tweaks or use Dashboard → Optimize now for all recommended tweaks in your tier.