# Optimizing the video performance

The video settings can influence your overall system performance. To optimize your computer performance, you must adjust the video settings of Avaya one-X Agent.

1. On the top bar, click System Settings > Agent Preference > Video.
2. In the Video panel, click the Advanced tab.
3. In the Advanced tab, perform any one of the following options:

   - To balance the video performance with other running applications when a video session begins, select Balanced.

     The system controls the video performance of Avaya one-X Agent with other running applications, thereby optimizing the overall system performances.

   - To optimize the video performance in conjunction with other running applications when a video session starts, select Video optimized.

     The system optimizes the video performance of Avaya one-X Agent slowing down the performance of other running applications.

   - To enhance the performances of active applications running on your Windows desktop in conjunction with video performance when a video session starts, select Applications optimized.

     The system optimizes the performance of active Windows applications and slows down the video performance of Avaya one-X Agent.

4. Click OK.

Related information
Video Advanced tab field descriptions
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