How to Turn on / Off Fullscreen Optimizations for Apps and

This updated guide explains how to Turn on / Off Fullscreen Optimizations for Apps and through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

This guide will show the different ways to enable and disable Fullscreen Optimizations for applications and games in Windows 10.

Enable / Disable Fullscreen Optimizations for the Current User's Specific Application in Compatibility Settings

The registry settings for this are stored as DISABLEDXMAXIMIZEDWINDOWEDMODE string values for each user application currently in:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionAppCompatFlagsLayers

1. Right-click or hold and hold the. exe file or the shortcut of the desired application (desktop) and click Properties.

Turn on / Off Fullscreen Optimizations for Apps and � Enable / Disable Fullscreen Optimizations for the Current User's

click Properties

2. Click the Compatibility tab, select or deselect (default) Disable fullscreen optimizations , depending on what you want and click OK.

Select or deselect (default) Disable fullscreen optimizations

Enable / Disable Fullscreen Optimizations for Specific Apps, Applicable to All Users in Compatibility Settings

The registry settings for this are stored as DISABLEDXMAXIMIZEDWINDOWEDMODE string values for each application of all users at:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionAppCompatFlagsLayers

1. Right-click or hold and hold the. exe file or the shortcut of the desired application (desktop) and click Properties.

2. Click the Compatibility tab and click the Change settings for all users button .

Turn on / Off Fullscreen Optimizations for Apps and � Enable / Disable Fullscreen Optimizations for Specific Apps, Applicable

Click the Change settings for all users button

3. Select or deselect (default) Disable fullscreen optimizations , depending on what you want and click OK.

Select Disable fullscreen optimizations and then click OK

4. Click OK.

click OK

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Turn on / Off Fullscreen Optimizations for Apps and?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.