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How to Enable Game Mode in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

Enabling Game Mode allows you to experience enhanced performance while playing demanding Video Games on your computer. You will find below the steps to Enable Game Mode in Windows 10.

Enable and Use Game Mode in Windows 10

Enable Game Mode in Windows 10

Introduced in the Creators Update (V1703), Game Mode feature in Windows 10 is designed to provide gamers with superior gaming experience on a Windows computer.

Once Game Mode is enabled in Windows 10, it can be activated at any time by pressing Windows + G keys on your computer or by pressing the Xbox button on your controller.

When Game Mode is activated, it frees up CPU, GPU and other resources on your computer for gaming by stopping all non-essential Apps and services on your computer.

With Game Mode being available in Windows 10, there is really no need to use any Third Party Tools or Game Play boosters on your computer.

1. Steps to Enable Game Mode in Windows 10

In general, Game Mode should be enabled by default on your computer. To make sure, you can follow the steps below to check and Enable Game Mode in Windows 10 (if it is not enabled).

1. Click on the Start button and then click on the Settings Icon.

Start Button and Settings Icon in Windows 10

2. On the Settings Screen, click on Gaming.

Gaming Option in Windows 10 Settings Screen

3. On the next screen, click on Game Mode and toggle ON Use Game Mode option.

Enable Game Mode Option in Windows 10

Note: In case you cannot find Game Mode, make sure that your computer is using the latest update of Windows 10 (V1703 or later).

2. How to Use Game Mode in Windows 10

Once Game Mode is enabled,  it can be activated at any time on your computer by following the steps below.

1. Open any Video Game on your Computer.

2. When prompted, press Windows + G keys to open the Game bar on your computer.

Note: You can also switch ON Game Mode by pressing the Xbox button on your controller.

3. On the Game bar, click on the Settings icon located at the far right corner.

Game Bar Settings Icon in Windows 10

4. In the dialog box that appears, check Use Game Mode for this game option.

Use Game Mode for This Game Option in Windows 10

This will activate Game Mode on your computer while playing this particular Game, allowing you to experience enhanced frame rates and improved Game play.

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