HoneCtrl

More often than not, Windows performs well with video games, providing that you have the hardware and meet the recommended system requirements. Then again, since Windows is a general-purpose operating system, it means that sometimes it can fail to support some games properly.

HoneCtrl is a batch script that can help you optimize various variables that are responsible for running video games optimally.

The tool doesn’t require installation, as it is a batch script. However, keep in mind that the tool creates a restore point every time you launch it that is typically saved somewhere on the main drive. The tool comes with a console-like interface, but it’s user-friendly as you don’t really need to use commands, but rather just input the corresponding letter or number to navigate through the menus.

The tweaks are available in categories representative for their role. To improve the system performance you can access Optimization and toggle settings on and off accordingly. The tool doesn’t provide descriptions on what the consequences of turning a certain feature on or off does, so it is best to read about it before making any changes.

On a side note, since it is a tool aimed at games, it packs a set of features to help stream and record games; you can access them from the Media category.

Considering that the tool modifies system settings, it is highly recommended that you create a manual restore point that you can revert to in case something goes wrong. While the app does create a restore point when launched, in the end it’s best to be safe than sorry.

If you are regularly playing video games and feel that your system can pull than it currently does, then perhaps you can consider giving HoneCtrl a try.