This article covers EXM Tweaks’ recommended optimization list for users who want a strong starting point when tuning their system.

Before continuing, please understand that this is only our recommended list. There is no single “best” set of optimizations for every PC, game, setup, or user. Hardware, Windows versions, drivers, background apps, and personal preference can all affect results.

We encourage users to experiment, test different combinations, and keep what works best for their system.

Before You Apply Optimizations

Before applying any optimizations, we strongly recommend creating a Windows restore point.

A restore point gives you a safer way to roll back system changes if something does not work as expected or if you simply want to return your PC closer to its previous state.

To create a restore point:

https://support.exmtweaks.com/en/creating-a-restore-point

For best results, we also recommend pairing these optimizations with EXM’s Debloated NVIDIA Driver and EXM’s System Cleaner. These can help reduce unnecessary driver bloat, background clutter, and system-level junk that may affect performance or responsiveness.

Recommended Optimizations For Free Users

These are the recommended optimizations available in the free optimization set.

General

  • Disable Experimental Features

  • Disable Transparency Effects

  • Disable All Notifications

  • Optimize Visual Settings

  • Disable Animations

  • Optimize Hung Apps

  • Disable Search Indexing

  • Disable Scheduled Maintenance

Power

  • Disable Sleep Timeout

  • Disable Hybrid Sleep

  • Disable Sleep Study

Privacy

  • Disable All Ads

  • Disable Feedback Hub

  • Disable Help Experience Program

  • Disable Unique Advertising ID

  • Disable Diagnostic Data Collection

  • Disable Diagnostic Tracking

General Network

No recommended free optimizations for this category.

Memory

  • Optimize and Group Svchost

CPU

  • Set Minimum and Maximum Processor State

  • Disable Basic C-States

AMD GPU

  • Disable AMD Telemetry Reporting

  • Disable AMD Updater and Scheduler

  • Disable Raedon Software Autostart

  • Remove AMD Scheduled Tasks

  • Disable AMD Noise Suppression

  • Disable Raedon Anti-Lag

  • Disable Raedon Boost

  • Disable Wait for Vertical Refresh

  • Disable Tessellation Override

  • Enable Shader Cache

  • Disable Raedon Overlay

NVIDIA GPU

  • Disable NVIDIA DMA Remapping

  • Disable HDCP

  • Disable VSyncIdleTimeout

  • Enable Direct Flip

  • Disable Miracast

Intel GPU

  • Enable Direct Flip

  • Disable Miracast

  • Disable GPU Energy Driver

Storage

Disable HDD Parking
Disable HIPM Parking
Disable DIPM Parking

Recommended Optimization Premium Users

These are the recommended optimizations available in the free optimization set.

General

All recommended free General optimizations, plus:

  • Disable Audio Idle Timer

  • Block Audio Isle Timeout

  • Force Audio Devices Always Active

  • Disable Storage Sense

  • Disable Inking

  • Disable Speech Recognition

Power

All recommended free Power optimizations, plus:

  • Optimize S3 Sleep States

  • Disable Device Power Saving

Privacy

All recommended free Privacy optimizations, plus:

  • Disable Advertising

  • Disable Data Collection Hosts

  • Disable Advanced Telemetry

  • Disable All Auto Loggers

General Network

  • Improve Network Packet Acknowledgement

  • Optimize Offloading Features

  • Reduce Network Background Interruptions

  • Optimize Neighbor Cache

Memory

All recommended free Memory optimizations, plus:

  • Disable Tracking of Memory Diagnostics History

  • Disable Diagnostic Execution on RAM Errors

CPU

All recommended free CPU optimizations, plus:

  • Disable Modern Standby

  • Set Energy Performance Preference

AMD GPU

All recommended free AMD GPU optimizations, plus:

  • Disable Enhanced Sync

  • Disable VSyncIdleTimeout

  • Enable Direct Flip

  • Force Constant Voltage Mode

  • Disable AMD Power Gating

  • Disable All Clock Gating Features

  • Disable All Power Gating Features

  • Optimize Spread Spectrum

NVIDIA GPU

All recommended free NVIDIA GPU optimizations, plus:

  • Disable GPU Energy Driver

  • Unlock NVIDIA Perf Limits

  • Disable NVIDIA ASPM

  • Disable NVIDIA Thermal Throttle

Intel GPU

All recommended free Intel GPU optimizations, plus:

  • Intel MC6 C-State Suppression

  • Disable VSyncIdleTimeout

Storage

All recommended free Storage optimizations, plus:

  • Disable Storage Idle Timeout

  • Disable IoLatencyCap

After applying optimizations, test your normal games, apps, and workflow. If something feels worse, unstable, or unnecessary for your setup, you can revert individual tweaks or use your restore point.

Need Help?

If you run into any issues with the backup process, contact our support team at support@exmtweaks.com and we'll be happy to assist.