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Turn off all unnecessary animations

If you use your computer without a display, or prefer to block unnecessary animations, you can turn them off in programs that support this option.

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1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key Windows logo key+U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Use the computer without a display.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Use the computer without a display by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under Adjust time limits and flashing visuals:

  • Select Turn off all unnecessary animations (when possible).
  • Select Save.

Under Adjust time limits and flashing visuals:

  • Select Turn off all unnecessary animations (when possible) by pressing ALT+W.
  • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.
Screenshot of how to turn off all unnecessary animations
Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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