How to Disable or Enable Game Mode in Windows 11

We’ll learn how to disable or enable Game Mode on Windows 11 in this article, which may help with performance issues. Windows 11 comes with Game Mode turned on.

When you enable this feature, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience by blocking Windows Update from updating system drivers and sending restart notifications. Depending on the game and system, Windows also attempts to achieve a more consistent frame rate.

This can cause performance issues on some systems, particularly when Windows incorrectly detects an application as a running game. When a game isn’t being played, it reconfigures the system to be optimized for gaming.

If you’re having problems with performance or seeing strange display errors, try turning off game mode and seeing if that helps. In Windows 11, the steps below will show you how to do that.

Many new features and a new user desktop are included in Windows 11, including a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corner windows, themes, and colors that make any computer look and feel modern.

Keep reading our posts about Windows 11 if you’re excited about it. Follow the steps below to get started with turning off or on game mode in Windows 11.

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How to disable Game Mode on Windows 11

As previously stated, game mode on Windows 11 may cause performance issues. Continue below to quickly disable it.

The majority of the settings app in Windows 11 is centralized. The System Settings pane allows you to do everything from changing system settings to adding new users and updating Windows.

Use the Windows key + I shortcut or go to Start > Settings to get to System Settings. Alternatively, you can use the taskbar’s search box to look for Settings. After that, choose to open it.

The image below shows how the Windows Settings pane should look. Click Gaming in Windows Settings, then select Game Mode in the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

How to Disable or Enable Game Mode on Windows 11

Toggle the button on the Game Mode tile to the Off position in the Game Mode settings pane to disable it.

Changes made in the Windows Settings app take effect immediately. When you’re finished, you can exit.

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How to enable Game Mode on Windows 11

If you change your mind about disabling Game Mode, simply go to the Start menu > Windows Settings > Gaming > Game Mode and toggle the button to the On position as shown below.