Usually, you would use this feature when you notice that an app is using a lot of system resources and you want to reduce its consumption to improve energy efficiency and improve performance. While this is an optional feature, some apps like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome can automatically show up with the “Eco mode” status. If this happens, the system is automatically testing lowering base priority and using specific power efficiency policies to improve performance and battery life. In this guide, you will learn the steps to identify high usage apps and configure them to run in Eco mode on Windows 10.
Enable Eco mode for apps on Task Manager Disable Eco mode for apps on Task Manager
Enable Eco mode for apps on Task Manager
Use the following steps to turn on Eco mode on an app: Once you complete the steps, the system will give the application a lower priority that can help to improve overall performance and energy efficiency for longer battery life. Task Manager process context menu Task Manager Details tab If the “Eco mode” option is grayed out, you are trying to customize a group of processes that are not supported. In this case, expand the group and then try to apply the feature in a child process.
Disable Eco mode for apps on Task Manager
If an app requires more energy and higher system priority, you can turn off Eco mode. Of course, that’s if this mode is already restricting the app, which you can check by viewing the “Status” column in Task Manager Processes tab. Use the following steps to disable Eco mode on an app: After you complete the steps, the application will no longer be throttled, and it will be able to access resources as needed. Task Manager process context menu Task Manager Details tab If you don’t see this option, you do not have the version that supports this feature. The Eco mode in Task Manager is available starting build 21364 and higher releases. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
