Performance Increase (Visual Effects) - I Don't Understand!

[Vanchatron]

Now the following list is what you can choose to set on or off in the visual effects section of the performance menu, but I've NO idea what each one does. Of course it says what it does but there's no explanation, just a sentence.

* Animate windows when minimising and maximising.
* Fade or slide menus into view.
* Fade or slide ToolTips into view.
* Fade out menus after clicking.
* Show shadows under menus.
* Show shadows under mouse pointer.
* Show translucent selection rectangle.
* Show window contents while dragging.
* Slide open combo boxes.
* Slide taskbar buttons.
* Smooth edges of screen fonts.
* Smooth-scroll list boxes.
* Use a background images for each folder type.
* Use common tasks in folders.
* Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop.
* Use visual styles on windows and buttons.

If somebody could tell me what each of these do, I'd appreciate it so that I can choose which ones I want on and which I want off... Thanks! :)


HK

[pangea33]

This is something you need to experiment with. They're visual aspects to make the appearance look better. If your computer is wicked fast, then there is no need to turn any off. Start by just setting the visual profile for maximum performance. If you can't stand it, turn some things back on.

The shadows and smooth edges are pretty self explanatory. Most of the other settings cause windows and user interface items to transition from one look to the other, instead of jumping immediately. Try it out and you'll have your answer.