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Critical elements identified
It is recommended (if possible) to reset the modified system settings to default.
If this is no longer possible, you can reinstall Windows properly.
Here are the details of the identified bad practices:
Unofficial custom Windows :
- AtlasOS is a customized Windows installation that claims to boost performance and improve stability.
In reality, it disables essential Windows features and can cause various issues.
Updates may not install correctly, some software may not work.
This can lead to crashes, error messages when launching applications that you wouldn't have with an official installation.
It is highly recommended to reinstall Windows properly with this tutorial.
You can watch this video, which explains through various tests why these modified Windows versions do not improve performance.
You can also watch this video, which explains why you might think you feel something effective at the moment.
System modifications :
- The registry key PowerThrottlingOff has been modified.
The power throttling for background tasks is therefore disabled.
This is a Windows feature that allows more resources to be allocated to foreground tasks.
- The registry key DisablePagingExecutive has been modified.
This registry key does not need to be modified today, as it does not improve performance.
In older versions of Windows, it was used by developers to test their applications (drivers).
Avoid following "optimization" tutorials that advise random things.
Link to the official Microsoft documentation regarding this registry key: available here.
Modified power plan :
- The "Atlas Power Scheme" power plan is a modified.
It works very well by default, there is no real benefit to installing such power plans for the processor.
You can watch this video to learn more about best practices.
What to do about these bad practices? :
- Given the modifications and installations made to your Windows installation, it is highly recommended to reinstall Windows properly.
This will allow you to start with a clean, stable base, without the risk of issues.
A clean installation of Windows, with the correct drivers and settings, is sufficient to have a performant and stable system.
Everything else is just false promises, bad practices, and increases the risk of problems without any performance gain.
Windows is not really an operating system meant to be tinkered with.
You can watch this tutorial, which explains how to reinstall Windows properly.
If you want to delve deeper into the subject in general, you can check out this advice page for more explanations.
Optional consideration
You can download the update from the Nvidia website.
Diagnostic type >Quick
Diagnostic count >6
App version >App versionVersion of the application used during the diagnostic25.3.8
Performed >28d (2025-03-20)
Diagnostic duration >3min 33s
Diagnostics history on this PC Copy the report link
Share the report via QR code
Go to the motherboard website
Vendor >AMI
Version >VersionThe BIOS version and date help identify the currently installed BIOS version on the machine.
Notes:
- Sometimes, the retrieved BIOS version may slightly differ from the one displayed on the manufacturer's website.
Example: With an MSI BIOS, the retrieved version might be '2.B0' while on the website, the version is listed as '7D22v2B'.
- The retrieved BIOS date may also slightly differ by a few days/months from the one displayed on the manufacturer's website.
Example: With an MSI BIOS, the retrieved date is 26/01/2024, while on the website, the date is 07/01/2023.
Here, the date on the website corresponds to the upload date, while the retrieved date is the BIOS creation date.F.31 (2024-10-14)
Boot mode >Boot modeBoot mode of the computer:
- Legacy (old mode)
- UEFI (recent mode)UEFI
TPM >TPMThe TPM is a component (physical module on the motherboard or emulated by the processor) that allows secure storage of information.
Specifically, it can store encryption keys, certificates, biometric data, etc.
For example, it is used to encrypt storage with BitLocker or unlock the computer with Windows Hello.
Some anti-cheat software for video games can also use it to confirm the integrity of the game and the system.Active
Secure Boot >Secure BootThis is a security option available in the BIOS.
Secure Boot ensures that the computer boots only with a verified operating system.
This setting may be required by some game anti-cheats (Valorant, FIFA).Active
Boot duration >Boot durationBoot duration is the time elapsed between pressing the power button and the motherboard returning POST OK (successful hardware check).
This can be useful for identifying a slow boot issue.
(long memory training in DDR5, for example).
A boot duration of around ten seconds is normal.
Note that this period occurs before Windows starts.
Applications that launch at Windows startup do not affect this duration.6s
Edition >Windows 11 Famille
Version >24H2 (26100.3476)
Installed on >2025-01-15 14:31:26
Fast startup >Fast startupWindows Fast startup allows older computers to boot faster.
Sometimes this mode (enabled by default) can be the source of issues such as LEDs staying on, or crashes at startup with incompatible drivers.Inactive
Uptime >UptimeUptime is the time elapsed since the last Windows startup.
This information can be useful to determine how long it has been since Windows was last restarted.
Note that if Fast Startup is enabled in Windows settings, shutting down the computer will actually put it into a hibernation state.
Therefore, Windows only fully shuts down during a restart.
(by clicking on restart and not on shutdown)
As a result, you may sometimes observe high uptimes of several days, even if the computer is regularly shut down and turned on.
However, if Fast Startup is disabled, the computer will fully shut down during shutdown, and the uptime will be reset with each startup.4min
VBS >VBSVirtualization-Based Security (VBS) is a security feature in Windows.
Its purpose is to protect certain parts of Windows by isolating them from the rest. It may be enabled by default on compatible Windows 11 installations.
It can also be activated if core integrity in Windows Defender is enabled, when using WSL2, or other virtual machine-related features.
However, this feature may slightly reduce performance when enabled.
This option only protects against certain complex vulnerabilities. It will not protect you from a cryptocurrency miner or password theft, etc.
Microsoft advises gamers, if they wish, to disable this option. (More information)Active
Antivirus >AntivirusCurrently active antivirus on your computer.
Ideally, it is better to use something like Windows Defender, which is relatively effective and already integrated by default in Windows, or use a third-party antivirus of your choice.
However, it is advisable to avoid less recommended antiviruses like Avast, Norton, McAfee, Iobit, etc., which are known for collecting your personal data rather than protecting you.Malwarebytes
Name >Intel Core i7-12700F
Number of cores/threads >12 / 20
Background usage >2%
Power plan >Atlas Power Scheme
Base frequency >2.10 GHz
Frequencies min/max >0.80 GHz / 4.69 GHz
PL2 / PL1 >PL2 / PL1Power Limits allow limiting the processor's power consumption to reduce the generated heat.
Example image (anandtech.com)
When these limits are reached, the processor will reduce its frequency to stay within the limit.
The purpose is to allow the processor to operate at a certain power level for a short period, then limit it a few seconds later.
Power Limit 2 (PL2) is the maximum power the processor can consume for a short period (a few tens of seconds).
Power Limit 1 (PL1) is the same but kicks in once the PL2 duration has elapsed.
By default, these are values recommended by the processor manufacturer and chosen by the motherboard manufacturer.
A value above 4000 W is not a bug, it means the power limit is disabled.
(Value too high to be reached, so it never applies)126 W / 65 W
Voltages min/max >0.89 V / 1.31 V
Consumptions min/max >30 W / 121 W
Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the quick diag of UserDiag, this processor reaches 42°C min and 76°C max.
Average based on a sample of recent diags.50°C / 81°C
Performance level >Performance levelPerformance level determined using data from 464 other diagnostics containing this CPU model.
As this feature is in the testing phase (beta), there are currently no recommendations provided by UserDiag based on the measured performance level.Good (73%)
GPU 1
Model >NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Manufacturer >HP
VRAM >8188 MB (GDDR6 (Hynix))
Driver version >572.70
Driver date >03/03/2025
Consommations min/max >54 W / 123 W
Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the quick diag of UserDiag, this graphics card reaches 41°C min and 56°C max.
Average based on a sample of recent diags.35°C / 71°C
Performance level >Performance levelPerformance level determined using data from 108 other diagnostics containing this GPU model.Very good (100%)
Total size >32 GB
Memory type >DDR4
Current frequency >Current frequencyCurrent frequency of the RAM sticks.3192 MT/s
DRAM voltage >DRAM voltageThe DRAM voltage is the voltage applied to the RAM sticks.
Note that this metric is not always accessible depending on the motherboard.N/A
Channel >2 x 64-bit
Timings >TimingsCAS22tRCD22tRP22tRAS52tRFC560CR222-22-22-52 (tRFC:560/CR:2)
Usage >7.6/31.8 GB (24%)
Pagefile >PagefileThe pagefile allows the system and software to store data on storage instead of RAM when needed.
Modifying or disabling the pagefile can lead to system stability issues (blue screens, software/game crashes, "out of memory" messages, etc.).
It is strongly advised not to modify or disable the pagefile unless you are sure of what you are doing.Enabled (default)
Comment >CommentThe RAM sticks did not return any profiles.Default RAM frequency (JEDEC)
SLOT 1 (DIMM1)
Manufacturer >Micron
Reference >8ATF2G64AZ-3G2F1
Size / frequency >Size / frequencyThis frequency is the one reported by the RAM stick. It does not always represent the current frequency of your computer, which can be higher or lower.16 GB - 3200 MT/s
SLOT 2 (DIMM2)
Manufacturer >Micron
Reference >8ATF2G64AZ-3G2F1
Size / frequency >Size / frequencyThis frequency is the one reported by the RAM stick. It does not always represent the current frequency of your computer, which can be higher or lower.16 GB - 3200 MT/s
STORAGE 1
Model >WD PC SN740 SDDPNQD-512G-2006
Type >SSD - NVMe
Capacity >512 GB
Mode current/max >N/A - N/A
Speed current/max >5 733 - 2 960 MB/s
Usage read/write >29.75 TB - 7.11 TB
Power on count >250 times
Power on time >888 hours
Temperature >45°C
Current state (health) >Current state (health)The current state of the storage is an estimate based on SMART metrics.
This estimate may vary depending on the manufacturers and storage models.
The "health" percentage indicates the estimated wear of the flash cells in an SSD.
When new, it is 100%. With use, this percentage decreases.
This estimate is provided by the SSD manufacturer.
IDNameRaw01Critical Warning002Composite Temperature31803Available Spare10004Available Spare Threshold505Percentage Used006Data Units Read6239520607Data Units Written1491299308Host Read Commands47255853209Host Write Commands1657984140AController Busy Time5550BPower Cycles2500CPower On Hours8880DUnsafe Shutdowns680EMedia and Data Integrity Errors00FNumber of Error Information Log Entries1Very good (100 %)
SCREEN 1
Model >VG249QL3A
Max resolution >1920 x 1080
Current frequency >180Hz
Connected via >DisplayPort
Connected to >NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Manufacture date >2024
Size >24"
This active test performs a task that only stresses a single core of the processor.
The graphics card is not stressed during this test.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable CPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.
This active test performs a task that stresses all the cores of the processor.
The graphics card is not stressed during this test.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable CPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.
This active test performs a task that only stresses the graphics card.
The processor is not stressed during this test.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable GPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.
➡️ Note: It is normal to observe potential variations in the processor's frequency or voltage, which is not stressed during this test.
This active test performs a task that stresses all the cores of the processor and the graphics card simultaneously.
We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.
Ideally, we want to see relatively stable CPU and GPU frequencies that are not affected by high temperatures, for example.
