Borderless Gaming Windows 11

emersonk

I've been trying to set up some older games on my Windows 11 PC, but I'm running into issues when it comes to running them in a borderless window. I really prefer this mode because it allows for smoother alt-tabbing, especially when I'm multitasking. However, some of these games only provide fullscreen and windowed options without the borderless window mode.

Does anyone have a method or tool that works well with Windows 11 to make applications or games run in a borderless window? I've heard about a tool called "Borderless Gaming," but I'm not sure if it's compatible with Windows 11 or if there are any better alternatives out there.

Also, are there any notable settings or tweaks within Windows 11 itself that could help improve compatibility or make the gaming experience smoother when using borderless windowed mode? I'd really appreciate any guidance or personal experiences with this setup. Thanks!

actioncenterace

I've been in the same boat with older games, and using "Borderless Gaming" has worked well for me on Windows 11. It's quite compatible and actively maintained, so it's definitely worth a shot. Another alternative is "Windowed Borderless Gaming," which also offers similar functionality and has been around for a while.

As for settings within Windows 11, you might want to check out the Graphics settings under "System > Display." You can set particular games to use specific GPUs, which sometimes helps with performance. Also, using the "Compatibility" tab in the properties of the game’s executable to run it in compatibility mode for older versions of Windows may help with other issues.

Alt-tabbing is generally smoother with borderless windowed modes, but keeping your graphics drivers updated can also prevent a lot of headaches and performance hiccups. Let me know if you try these options and how they work for you!