Make Windows use your fast graphics chip for your browser

Vocal Remover extension performs complex math in real time, so it needs a fast graphics chip to work smoothly. Even though this is about audio, modern browsers use the graphics chip behind the scenes to speed up the heavy number-crunching, and Vocal Remover needs it.

On some computers — especially laptops — Windows may choose the power-saving graphics chip for your browser. That can cause slowdowns, sound hiccups, or completely prevent Vocal Remover extension from working. This guide tells Windows to use your high-performance graphics chip for your browser.

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Set Chrome to use the high-performance graphics chip

1

Open Graphics settings

Open settings by clicking here, or go to Settings → System → Display → Graphics.

In the list, look for Google Chrome (you may need to scroll). If you see it, go to Step 3.

Settings → System → Display → Graphics screen
2

Add Chrome to the list (only if it's missing)

If you don't see Chrome there:

  1. Click Add desktop app.
  2. At the bottom, in the File name box, paste one of the lines below.
  3. Press Enter or click Add.

If the first line shows you an error, try the next one.

%LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
Settings → System → Display → Graphics screen with Add desktop app button highlighted File picker with file name and button highlighted
3

Choose High Performance for Chrome

Find Google Chrome in the list (you may need to scroll). Click it and set GPU preference to High Performance.

Settings → System → Display → Graphics screen with Chrome highlighted
4

Restart the browser — and if needed, your computer

Close Chrome and open it again. If it doesn't help, try restarting your computer.

If you don't see a difference

  • Laptop on battery? Some laptops still prefer the power-saving graphics chip on battery. Try plugging in.
  • Update graphics drivers via your graphics chip maker's app (NVIDIA / AMD / Intel) or Windows Update.
  • Reset: In Graphics settings, set Chrome back to Let Windows decide, then repeat the steps.

Set Edge to use the high-performance graphics chip

1

Open Graphics settings

Open settings by clicking here, or go to Settings → System → Display → Graphics.

In the list, look for Microsoft Edge (you may need to scroll). If you see it, go to Step 3.

Settings → System → Display → Graphics screen
2

Add Edge to the list (only if it's missing)

If you don't see Edge there:

  1. Click Add desktop app.
  2. At the bottom, in the File name box, paste one of the lines below.
  3. Press Enter or click Add.

If the first line shows you an error, try the next one.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe
Settings → System → Display → Graphics screen with Add desktop app button highlighted File picker with file name and button highlighted
3

Choose High Performance for Edge

Find Microsoft Edge in the list (you may need to scroll). Click it and set GPU preference to High Performance.

Settings → System → Display → Graphics screen with Edge highlighted
4

Restart the browser — and if needed, your computer

Close Edge and open it again. If it doesn't help, try restarting your computer.

If you don't see a difference

  • Laptop on battery? Some laptops still prefer the power-saving graphics chip on battery. Try plugging in.
  • Update graphics drivers via your graphics chip maker's app (NVIDIA / AMD / Intel) or Windows Update.
  • Reset: In Graphics settings, set Edge back to Let Windows decide, then repeat the steps.

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