Boost Microsoft Photos Performance on Startup
Background tasks for the Microsoft Photos app let the program stay ready in your PC’s memory so it opens much faster when you double-click a picture. Starting with version 2024.11060.20004.0, Microsoft added a simple toggle for this feature directly inside the app settings.
Microsoft has removed or replaced this feature in Windows, so the instructions below can no longer be followed. They are kept here as a record of how it used to work.
The Performance setting is no longer available in Microsoft Photos version 2024.11070.15001.0 and newer.
The built-in Photos app handles viewing, editing, and organizing your image files, plus extras like background removal and iCloud sync. Turning on the background startup option takes just a few clicks and stops the app from lagging when you want to view your pictures quickly.
Open the Photos app, click the Settings gear icon, then toggle the Performance switch under Personalization to On or Off. This controls if the app starts in the background for faster opening or saves resources.
Run the Photos app in the background at startup to improve performance
Recent versions of the built-in media viewer include an option to keep processes running for faster startup speeds.
Configuring this behavior requires opening the application preferences.
Open the Photos app, then click the gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings. If that icon remains hidden, click the See more button represented by three dots and select Settings.
Scroll down to Personalization and toggle the “Performance” switch to the desired state.
Changes apply immediately upon toggling the switch.
Conclusion:
- The Performance feature in the Microsoft Photos app can enhance its functionality and responsiveness.
- Users may experience improved performance and quicker access to their photos and videos by allowing the app to run in the background at startup.
- Conversely, disabling the Performance feature may benefit users who prefer to allocate resources elsewhere or have specific system preferences.
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