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Updated onAugust 13, 2019

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Windows 10May updatecame with a lot of problems, but Microsoft managed to solve some of them through future patches.

Games are affected by input lag and performance issues

Now, another annoying problem emerged, and this time it concernsWindows 10gamers. It seems like many users can’t get theirgamesto run in classic exclusive fullscreen.

Here’s how one user isdescribingthe issue:

Windows 101903 will now ignore the “Disable Fullscreen Optimizations” checkbox for some games. I noticed that in Insurgency Sandstorm I still had the volume OSD even though I checked the box and was in fullscreenmode. Fortnite also exhibits this behavior from what I’ve read.

This is a fairly widespread problem that affects a lot of users.

To understand it better, when you run agamein exclusivefullscreen mode, the image goes from thegamedirectly to your screen. After the update, thegameis first rendered, then goes through Windows Desktop, and then to the screen.

This leads to input lag and performance issues in manygames.

What can I do to run games in exclusive fullscreen mode?

Fortunately, there are some confirmed fixes that will solve the problem. If you’re in the same boat, changing some registry key values will help you run in fullscreen. To do that, follow the steps:

Can’t access the Registry Editor? Things aren’t as scary as they seem. Check out this guide and solve the issue quickly.

Alternatively, you can create a.regfile that will have the same effect:

It’s worth mentioning that you’ll also have to disable the Origin in-game overlay.

More about the topics:Windows 10 May 2019 Update

Vlad Turiceanu

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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.

Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!

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Vlad Turiceanu

Windows Editor

Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows 10 v1903 update prevents games from running in classic fullscreen#

Games are affected by input lag and performance issues#

What can I do to run games in exclusive fullscreen mode?#