How to enable and disable Game Mode on Windows 10 to optimize performance

Let's learn with TipsMake how to enable/disable Game Mode on Windows 10 to optimize performance when playing games.

What is Game Mode on Win 10?

Game Mode is a performance optimization feature for gamers, introduced by Microsoft since Windows 10 Creators Update. When enabled, the system will prioritize CPU, RAM, GPU for the running game, helping to increase FPS and reduce machine temperature.

Instructions to open Game Mode

This mode is exclusive to Win 10 and only appears in the latest version, so if you want to activate it, you need to update Win 10 to the latest version.

Step 1: Press the Windows + G key combination to activate Game Bars, Game bar mode only displays when you are in a software or game. Then select Yes, this is a game .

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Step 2: A Menubar appears, select the gear-shaped Settings icon.

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Step 3: In the General section, you will see Game Mode right at the beginning, check Use Game Mode for this game . The system will immediately apply it to your game without having to exit or restart.

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Game Mode is now enabled on Windows 10, which optimizes gaming performance by focusing on system resources. If you don't see an improvement, try disabling Game Mode to see if performance changes.

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Lesley Montoya

Update 05 March 2025

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