Enable and disable browser hardware acceleration: detailed explanation and two methods

Hardware acceleration can improve browser performance because it can offload some heavy tasks to the computer's dedicated hardware, freeing up resources, speeding up processing and improving browsing experience. However, it can also cause the browser to stutter or consume power. If you encounter problems such as browser stuck or battery drain, it is recommended to disable hardware acceleration. This article will explain how to disable hardware acceleration in Microsoft Edge browser.

Method 1: Disable hardware acceleration through Edge settings

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Step 2: Click on the three dots in the upper right corner ("Settings and More") and select "Settings".

Step 3: Select "System and Performance" in the left panel.

Step 4: In the System section, find the "Use Available Graphic Acceleration" option (enabled by default). Just close it.

You can re-enable this feature at any time.

Method 2: Use REG files to disable hardware acceleration

This method requires administrator permissions.

Step 1: Download the REG file (for example: Always_enable_hardware_acceleration_when_available_in_Microsoft_Edge.reg ). (A link or description for downloadable file should be provided here, the link in the original text is invalid)

Step 2: Save the REG file to the desktop.

Step 3: Double-click the file to merge. The system will pop up the "Safety Warning" window.

Step 4: According to the prompt, click "Yes" (UAC), "Yes" and "OK" in turn to allow merging of REG files.

Step 5: If Microsoft Edge is turned on, close and reopen to apply settings. After the settings are successful, you can delete the saved REG file.

Summarize

This article describes the reasons for disabling Microsoft Edge browser hardware acceleration and two simple and fast ways to do so. You can choose the appropriate method to solve browser performance problems as needed.

FAQ

How to disable hardware acceleration in other browsers?

Take Google Chrome as an example:

Step 1: Open Google Chrome.

Step 2: Click on three dots and select "Settings".

Step 3: Select "System" in the left panel.

Step 4: In the System section, disable the “Use Available Hardware Acceleration” (enabled by default) switch, and restart Chrome.

Should hardware acceleration be enabled in Edge?

If the browser performs poorly, hardware acceleration can be enabled to improve performance. But at the same time, in some cases, it can also cause stability issues.

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