Microsoft Teams usage too high on device

High usage of system resources by the Microsoft Teams app can lead to performance issues on your device. Although Teams is designed to release resources when other apps need them, sometimes this doesn’t work effectively, causing slowdowns. In this guide, we will discuss several remedies to help reduce Microsoft Teams’ resource usage and improve your device’s performance.

Solution 1: Disable GPU Hardware Acceleration

  1. Open the Microsoft Teams app and sign in with your account.
  2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Select ‘Settings’ from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the ‘General’ tab, scroll down to the ‘Performance’ section.
  5. Uncheck the box next to ‘Disable GPU hardware acceleration (requires restarting Teams)’.
  6. Restart Microsoft Teams for the changes to take effect.

Solution 2: Adjust Teams’ Video and Audio Settings

  1. Open the Microsoft Teams app and sign in with your account.
  2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Select ‘Settings’ from the dropdown menu.
  4. Go to the ‘Devices’ tab.
  5. Adjust the video quality to a lower setting, such as ‘Standard Definition (SD)’.
  6. Adjust the audio quality by selecting a lower bitrate or turning off echo cancellation, if available.

Solution 3: Close Unnecessary Teams Features

  1. Close any unnecessary chat windows, channels, or teams.
  2. Leave or hide teams and channels that you don’t actively use.
  3. Minimize the use of video calls, and switch to audio calls when possible.

Solution 4: Update Microsoft Teams and Your Operating System

  1. Ensure that you have the latest version of Microsoft Teams installed. Teams usually updates automatically, but you can check for updates manually by clicking on your profile picture and selecting ‘Check for updates’.
  2. Update your device’s operating system to the latest version. This can help resolve compatibility issues and improve performance.

Solution 5: Reinstall Microsoft Teams

  1. Uninstall Microsoft Teams from your device.
  2. Download the latest version of Microsoft Teams from the official website.
  3. Install Microsoft Teams and sign in with your account.