diff --git a/files/settings-default.cfg b/files/settings-default.cfg
index 1768b2f5e..26546c2b1 100644
--- a/files/settings-default.cfg
+++ b/files/settings-default.cfg
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ fps = 0
 crosshair = true
 
 [Objects]
-shaders = true
+shaders = false
 
 # Max. number of lights that affect objects. Setting to 1 will only reflect sunlight
 # Note: has no effect when shaders are turned off
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ num lights = 8
 # Enable this to get fancy-looking water with reflections and refractions
 # Only available if object shaders are on
 # All the settings below have no effect if this is false
-shader = true
+shader = false
 
 rtt size = 512
 reflect terrain = true
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ reflect actors = false
 reflect misc = false
 
 # Enable underwater effect. It is not resource intensive, so only disable it if you have problems.
-underwater effect = true
+underwater effect = false
 
 [Sound]
 # Device name. Blank means default