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Windows 11 did not use to have an animation for switching virtual desktops using Ctrl+Win+LeftArrow / RightArrow. It did have an animation for switching using the 4-finger trackpad gesture on laptops, however.

After the Windows 11 22H2 September Update, it now has an animation again, similar to how it did back in Windows 10. However, I've now gotten used to the instant switch :) Additionally, the animation is noticeably slower than the 4-finger trackpad gesture animation - not a lot, but it is noticeable.

Is there a way I can speed up that particular animation without speeding up everything else or disabling it entirely (registry hacks, 3rd-party apps, downgrading apps/components, dark arts, etc.)?

Thank you for your time.

Note: There's this post which describes a similar, but different problem from my "problem" - that post describes an actual problem (flickering desktop), while mine is of a preference problem (animation is slower than I'm used to).

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23H2 and later

Run sysdm.cpl -> Advanced -> Performance Settings -> disable Animate controls and elements inside windows

This method has side effects of disabling some other animations, e.g. Win+Tab animation.

before 23H2

This command brings back the instant desktop switch like in Win 10, but keeps the part of the new animation to show the desktop name, and does not affect other system animations. No side effects.

./vivetool /disable /id:42354458

Need Administrator privilege. Get vivetool here.

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