How to optimize Windows 11 for gaming

Playing games on computers is not something strange to users. Depending on the game as well as the computer configuration, you can choose suitable games to play. Besides configuration, many gamers also look for ways to optimize Windows 11 gaming to help games run more smoothly. Don't rush, TipsMake has compiled ways for you to do it to ensure effectiveness in today's tips section.

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Instructions on how to optimize Windows 11 for gaming are worth a try

First, you need to make sure you have followed the basic procedures of updating the graphics driver and updating Windows 11 to the latest version (if available). Besides, you also disable unnecessary background processes and applications to ensure focused performance when playing games.

In addition to these methods, below are also the settings you should apply to enhance your gaming experience without installing Windows 11 Optimization Tool.

1/ Turn on Game Mode in Windows 11

1. Step 1 : Users open Settings by pressing the key combination Windows + I  > Then, click on Gaming in the list of options on the left > Continue to select Game Mode in the left pane.
2. Step 2 : In the right frame, if you see Game Mode is in Off mode , press the switch to switch to ON mode .

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2/ Activate Auto HDR

Graphics is also one of the factors many gamers care about when playing games. If you want to improve colors and play games more clearly, players can activate Auto HDR mode. When this feature is enabled, contrast and color accuracy are enhanced, while also reducing the load on the GPU.

The user continues to open settings (Win+I) > In the System interface , select Display in the right pane > Continue to click HDR > Press the switch to turn on 2 items: Use HDR and Auto HDR .

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3/ Turn on Windows 11 High Performance mode

This is a setting to prioritize GPU processing capabilities for games with high graphics intensity. Helps game performance become more stable.

1. Step 1 : Open settings (Win+I) again, click Gaming > Game Mode .
2. Step 2 : Under Game Mode in the right area, click Graphics .
3. Step 3 : Next, click Browse > select the game's executable file (.exe file to launch the game) that gamers need to prioritize processing with the GPU .
4. Step 4 : Once you have selected the file, the game will be added to the application list below> Click Options > Tick High Performance (comes with the name of the computer's discrete graphics card if any).

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If the above method doesn't work, you can enable high performance with these steps:

1. Step 1 : Open the search bar and type the keyword power plan .
2. Step 2 : When the results are displayed, click on ' Edit Plan Settings ' > Click on Power Options in the top bar.
3. Step 3 : Tick the High performance item as shown in the image.

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4/ Turn off enhanced pointer precision

The way to play games smoother on Windows 11 laptops is definitely indispensable if you disable enhanced cursor precision. Although improving user experience with mouse improvements. But many gamers say that it can hinder performance when playing games. The cause is a conflict with similar game settings.

1. Step 1 : You also click on the search icon on the Taskbar > Type the keyword Pointer Options > Select the line ' Change the mouse pointer display or speed '.
2. Step 2 : Uncheck ' Enhance pointer precision ' > Click Apply > Click OK to save.

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5/ Turn on optimization for games on windows

If you love and often play games in windowed mode, you should enable this feature. First, press Windows + I > Select Display in the right pane under System > Continue to select Scale > Click Graphics .

Next step, click on the link ' Change default graphics settings ' > Switch to ON mode for the line ' Optimization for windowed games ' (The image description is in OFF mode).

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6/ Turn off Windows Security's memory integrity

1. Step 1 : Continue to click the Start button or search bar on the Taskbar > Type the keyword Windows security and open it.
2. Step 2 : In the left pane, click Device Security > Continue clicking Core isolation details in the right area.
3. Step 3 : Turn off ' Memory integrity ' as shown in the image.

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TipsMake has shared 6 ways to optimize Windows 11 for gaming. Hopefully these settings will help you play games smoother.

Jessica Tanner

Update 16 January 2024