Windows 10: Windows UI Lag/Not Smooth

Hello, I have recently upgraded my pc and I have a double monitor setup, one is 1080p 240hz and the other is 4k 144hz and currently on windows 24H2. I found that on my main display 4k one it does not feel 144hz at all and feels like 60hz is the best way I can describe it, the UI feels very laggy and not very smooth at all and is very noticeable when dragging things across the screen. I have found a solution however neither are ideal, turning down the 1080p 240hz to 144hz makes the 4k monitor very smooth, also turning off the 1080p screen gives the same solution. I am just very confused and f

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Intermittent UI lag - Windows 10 21H1

Problematic files are photos and videos at this point in time. I use VLC for videos, and Windows Photo Viewer for images. I launch all these directly and manually from File Explorer only - I don't use any third party media organizers. Interestingly enough, mngerholds suggestion of using Procmon has unveiled that when lag does happen, there is a large influx of UDP and NetBIOS entries via SVCHOST -- but I'm yet to narrow down what the trigger condition is... When there is no lag, UDP and NetBios entries are not present. - - - Updated - - - Here is a healthy launch of a file:

Here is a laggy launch.

 

Windows 10 lagging ui

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you with it.

Follow the methods provided below.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below to change the screen resolution.

Method 1: Change display resolution.

• Right click on desktop.
• Select Display settings.
• Click on Advance display settings.
• Under resolution drop down, you can select the option 1920x1080.

Method 2: Update drivers.

I suggest you to update graphic drivers and check if it helps. Follow the steps given below.

• Press Windows key + X key and click on
  Device manager.
• Search for Display Adapters.
• Right-click on the graphics
  card and click on Update driver software.

Hope this information is helpful. For any further assistance on Windows, feel free to post your query on Microsoft Community Forum.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 lagging ui

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you with it.

Follow the methods provided below.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below to change the screen resolution.

Method 1: Change display resolution.

• Right click on desktop.
• Select Display settings.
• Click on Advance display settings.
• Under resolution drop down, you can select the option 1920x1080.

Method 2: Update drivers.

I suggest you to update graphic drivers and check if it helps. Follow the steps given below.

• Press Windows key + X key and click on
  Device manager.
• Search for Display Adapters.
• Right-click on the graphics
  card and click on Update driver software.

Hope this information is helpful. For any further assistance on Windows, feel free to post your query on Microsoft Community Forum.

Thank you.