Use the animation settings in General Behavior to change how the main menu and submenus appear. Slower animation is not the same as a slow search or a blocked network shortcut. Compare those problems separately before changing performance-related settings.
What to do
- Open the settings dialog and locate General Behavior. Record the main-menu and submenu animation settings before editing them.
- Disable animation temporarily or choose a shorter duration. Test opening the main menu and moving into a submenu as separate interactions.
- Compare the response using the same local application list. If a delay remains only for a remote folder, investigate that destination rather than continuing to tune visual effects.
- Keep the setting that is easiest to follow with your display and input device. Export the configuration after the change.
Check the result
The transition should feel predictable without obscuring where keyboard focus moved. Verify keyboard navigation as well as pointer hover.
Limits & precautions
Windows system animation preferences can also affect the interface. Avoid changing several accessibility and animation controls together because that obscures the cause of improvement.
Questions & answers
Are main and submenu animations separate?
The project FAQ lists separate animation and speed settings for each.
Will turning off animation repair slow file search?
Not necessarily. Search coverage and unavailable destinations need their own diagnosis.
Sources & scope
Documentation checked October 30, 2026. These instructions are documentation-led, not a claim of hands-on testing on your Windows build.