How to disable the new window animations in Windows 10 Technical Preview

Beginners' Tips Series!

If you have been keeping up with the news on Windows 10 Technical Preview, you have seen a plethora of new features, both functional and aesthetic.

Amongst the latter, is the new animation when opening and closing windows. These arrived as part of the latest version, Preview Build 9860. Reception of the look has been mixed. Some people find the animation to be snazzy while others are just annoyed by it.

Depending on where you fall on this matter, you may want to disable the window animation. Here's what you do:

  1. Open PC Settings by going to the Charms bar, and then selecting Settings > Change PC settings.
  2. Select **Ease of Access*.
  3. Select Other options
  4. Toggle the switch next to Play animations in Windows

These same steps will work for disabling animations in Windows 8 as well.

Got any other tips for tweaking Windows 10? Chime in down below in the comments.

Seth Brodeur