How-To: Make your Windows 10 box "optimised" for Gaming
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Hello everyone, =================== Quick Introduction =================== Over the time I saw people asking how to make their machine work better. There are numerous guides out there, telling how to optimize your Windows by disabling services and other things like this. Yet, no matter which guide I read, followed, it didn't make a big difference. In an Embedded environment we know 2 basic rules: - Hardware is limited (CPU/RAM/GPU) - We ONLY want to RUN our application/applications without others running hidden behind our back. Each application, even if is not currently active, still uses some CPU and mostly RAM. On Windows, we don't "care" as we have top of the line CPUs, GPUs, lots of VRAM and normally we install all the apps we find and let them "run wild" doing their things;) So, I started thinking about how I can make the Windows box run more like an in an Embedded Environment with it's whole purpose being GAMING. ========================= Understanding Windows 10: ========================= Windows 10 - like any Operating System (Linux, MacOs) - consists of a few pylons: - The Kernel - The Heart and Brain of the OS. - Windows Compositor - In our case WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model/Manager) - Shell or Interface - In our case the FAMOUS Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) - Other services and modules that are directly or indirectly controlled by the Kernel. With Windows 10, Microsoft changed the execution order and timings: - Once you login into your Windows Session, Windows Explorer Starts. After WinExplorer started, IT launches a lot of other services, Applications, the Windows Store, Update Manager, etc, etc, etc - Basically all the stuff we AREN'T INTERESTED when we want to play. So we can say that Windows Explorer, now Mutated into something else - let's call it Session Controller:) - What's more is that Windows Explorer acts as a Window Manager as well, meaning that all the games/apps are routed through it when run in Windowed Mode or anything NOT EXCLUSIVE FULLSCREEN (hence the LACK OF SLI support). - It also loves to BREAK things, like make your game crash or hang - Dark Souls III, Witcher 3 for example. So, what we are interested in achieving is: - To have a Windows 10 machine, where all the core bits work but don't get interrupted in the middle of our game 'cause Windows 10 wants a restart or it starting eating the CPU since it decided it wants to update or run some fishy program in the back. The list then becomes: - The Kernel - The Heart and Brain of the OS. - Windows Compositor - In our case WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model/Manager) - Other services and modules that are directly controlled by the Kernel. - Shell: This needs to be swapped/ removed with our version to prevent WinExplorer - the now Session Manager - to launch all it's useless applications. Before we begin: [color="orange"]This guide is not meant to make your HARDWARE work FASTER! Is meant to "give you back all the hardware stolen" by Windows! so you can use 99% of your CPU/GPU/RAM ! This guide is focused on STABILITY and not Performance![/color] [color="green"]!!! Be sure to understand what it entails before doing it on your machine as it can break your Windows installation !!![/color] For my shell replacement I wanted a lite version of Windows Explorer and I selected [url=https://explorerplusplus.com/]Explorer++[/url]. But you can use anything you want, including Steam in Big Picture Mode if you want to;) See command bellow in Ini File. 1. We start by making a Batch File ([color="green"]GameMode.bat[/color]) - This file will tell Windows what Applications we want to start: [code] REM =================== GAME CLIENTS ===================================== C: cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\" start /min Origin.exe D: cd "D:\Steam" REM start /min Steam.exe -bigpicture start /min Steam.exe REM =================== Alienware ===================================== REM Alienware Controller for Alienware Laptops REM C: REM cd "C:\Program Files\Alienware\Command Center" REM start /min AlienwareAlienFXController.exe REM start /min AlienLabs.TactX.exe REM cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Alienware On-Screen Display" REM start AlienwareOn-ScreenDisplay.exe REM =================== OUR SIMPLIFIED SHELL - EXPLORER ===================================== D: cd "D:\Game_Mode" start Explorer++.exe REM =================== XBOX ELITE MAPPER ===================================== C: cd "C:\Program Files\reWASD" start /min reWASD.exe [/code] 2.In order to prevent Windows to start Windows Explorer (and all the things it entails) we need to change this register: [color="green"]enable.reg[/color] -> Note the PATH were our GameMode.bat file resides on the HDD [code] Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "Shell"="D:\\Game_Mode\\GameMode.bat" [/code] 3. If we want to swap back to Windows Explorer and normal behaviour: [color="green"]disable.reg[/color] [code] Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "Shell"="explorer.exe" [/code] ============= How to Run: ============= - Simply RUN the enable.reg file - Sign-Out of your account - Sign-In back into your account - Your session will now execute GameMode.bat file as your Shell. =================== How to Switch back ================== - Easiest way is to press [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [ESC] keys - Task Manager will appear - File-> Run New Task - Navigate to disable.reg and Execute the new task - Sign-Out of your account ([CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [DEL] keys) - Sign-In back into your account - Windows will start in the normal environment. =========================== Starting new Apps Manually =========================== - Easiest way is to press [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [ESC] keys - Task Manager will appear - File-> Run New Task - Navigate to your Application. - Execute Task. [color="orange"]CPU/RAM usage in Normal mode:[/color] - When Windows Idles [img]https://forums.geforce.com/cmd/default/download-comment-attachment/71414/[/img] [color="green"]CPU/RAM usage in Game mode:[/color] - When Windows Idles [img]https://forums.geforce.com/cmd/default/download-comment-attachment/71415/[/img] ========= Benefits: ========= - Dark Souls 3 doesn't hangs anymore in any Screen Configuration - Witcher 3 doesn't crash to desktop - Dragon Age: Inquisition - No more "Device Hung" errors - Star Wars: Battlefront - No more "Device Hung" errors - etc Cheers, Helifax
Hello everyone,

===================
Quick Introduction
===================

Over the time I saw people asking how to make their machine work better.
There are numerous guides out there, telling how to optimize your Windows by disabling services and other things like this.
Yet, no matter which guide I read, followed, it didn't make a big difference.

In an Embedded environment we know 2 basic rules:
- Hardware is limited (CPU/RAM/GPU)
- We ONLY want to RUN our application/applications without others running hidden behind our back.

Each application, even if is not currently active, still uses some CPU and mostly RAM.

On Windows, we don't "care" as we have top of the line CPUs, GPUs, lots of VRAM and normally we install all the apps we find and let them "run wild" doing their things;)

So, I started thinking about how I can make the Windows box run more like an in an Embedded Environment with it's whole purpose being GAMING.

=========================
Understanding Windows 10:
=========================

Windows 10 - like any Operating System (Linux, MacOs) - consists of a few pylons:
- The Kernel - The Heart and Brain of the OS.
- Windows Compositor - In our case WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model/Manager)
- Shell or Interface - In our case the FAMOUS Windows Explorer (explorer.exe)
- Other services and modules that are directly or indirectly controlled by the Kernel.

With Windows 10, Microsoft changed the execution order and timings:
- Once you login into your Windows Session, Windows Explorer Starts. After WinExplorer started, IT launches a lot of other services, Applications, the Windows Store, Update Manager, etc, etc, etc - Basically all the stuff we AREN'T INTERESTED when we want to play.
So we can say that Windows Explorer, now Mutated into something else - let's call it Session Controller:)
- What's more is that Windows Explorer acts as a Window Manager as well, meaning that all the games/apps are routed through it when run in Windowed Mode or anything NOT EXCLUSIVE FULLSCREEN (hence the LACK OF SLI support).
- It also loves to BREAK things, like make your game crash or hang - Dark Souls III, Witcher 3 for example.

So, what we are interested in achieving is:
- To have a Windows 10 machine, where all the core bits work but don't get interrupted in the middle of our game 'cause Windows 10 wants a restart or it starting eating the CPU since it decided it wants to update or run some fishy program in the back.

The list then becomes:
- The Kernel - The Heart and Brain of the OS.
- Windows Compositor - In our case WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model/Manager)
- Other services and modules that are directly controlled by the Kernel.
- Shell: This needs to be swapped/ removed with our version to prevent WinExplorer - the now Session Manager - to launch all it's useless applications.

Before we begin:
This guide is not meant to make your HARDWARE work FASTER! Is meant to "give you back all the hardware stolen" by Windows! so you can use 99% of your CPU/GPU/RAM ! This guide is focused on STABILITY and not Performance!

!!! Be sure to understand what it entails before doing it on your machine as it can break your Windows installation !!!

For my shell replacement I wanted a lite version of Windows Explorer and I selected Explorer++. But you can use anything you want, including Steam in Big Picture Mode if you want to;) See command bellow in Ini File.

1. We start by making a Batch File (GameMode.bat)
- This file will tell Windows what Applications we want to start:
REM =================== GAME CLIENTS =====================================

C:
cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\"
start /min Origin.exe

D:
cd "D:\Steam"
REM start /min Steam.exe -bigpicture
start /min Steam.exe

REM =================== Alienware =====================================

REM Alienware Controller for Alienware Laptops
REM C:
REM cd "C:\Program Files\Alienware\Command Center"
REM start /min AlienwareAlienFXController.exe
REM start /min AlienLabs.TactX.exe
REM cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Alienware On-Screen Display"
REM start AlienwareOn-ScreenDisplay.exe

REM =================== OUR SIMPLIFIED SHELL - EXPLORER =====================================

D:
cd "D:\Game_Mode"
start Explorer++.exe


REM =================== XBOX ELITE MAPPER =====================================
C:
cd "C:\Program Files\reWASD"
start /min reWASD.exe


2.In order to prevent Windows to start Windows Explorer (and all the things it entails) we need to change this register:

enable.reg -> Note the PATH were our GameMode.bat file resides on the HDD
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"Shell"="D:\\Game_Mode\\GameMode.bat"


3. If we want to swap back to Windows Explorer and normal behaviour:
disable.reg
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"Shell"="explorer.exe"


=============
How to Run:
=============
- Simply RUN the enable.reg file
- Sign-Out of your account
- Sign-In back into your account
- Your session will now execute GameMode.bat file as your Shell.


===================
How to Switch back
==================
- Easiest way is to press [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [ESC] keys
- Task Manager will appear
- File-> Run New Task
- Navigate to disable.reg and Execute the new task
- Sign-Out of your account ([CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [DEL] keys)
- Sign-In back into your account
- Windows will start in the normal environment.



===========================
Starting new Apps Manually
===========================
- Easiest way is to press [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [ESC] keys
- Task Manager will appear
- File-> Run New Task
- Navigate to your Application.
- Execute Task.


CPU/RAM usage in Normal mode: - When Windows Idles
Image

CPU/RAM usage in Game mode: - When Windows Idles
Image

=========
Benefits:
=========
- Dark Souls 3 doesn't hangs anymore in any Screen Configuration
- Witcher 3 doesn't crash to desktop
- Dragon Age: Inquisition - No more "Device Hung" errors
- Star Wars: Battlefront - No more "Device Hung" errors
- etc

Cheers,
Helifax
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Asus Maximus XI Hero Mobo.
16 GB Team Group T-Force Dark Pro DDR4 @ 3600.
Lots of Disks:
- Raid 0 - 256GB Sandisk Extreme SSD.
- Raid 0 - WD Black - 2TB.
- SanDisk SSD PLUS 480 GB.
- Intel 760p 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.
Creative Sound Blaster Z.
Windows 10 x64 Pro.
etc


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http://3dsurroundgaming.com

(If you like some of the stuff that I've done and want to donate something, you can do it with PayPal at tavyhome@gmail.com)

#1
Posted 01/21/2017 11:19 AM   
Helifax. This is an awesome idea! Don't you ever have any time off? You always seem to be doing something!:D I read about windows gaming mode microsoft are introducing a few days ago. It looks like it is just adding DVR functionality into windows though so I was disappointed. What you are doing here is what I expected from Microsoft! You would think with all the different versions of windows available and the massive business that gaming is, that Microsoft would bring out a windows 10 Media version. Something optimised for games, movies, audio and internet and nothing else. You would think it would be even more likely after Valve had a go at pushing steam machines and Vulcan/directX12 etc. Isn't the xbox actually running a cut down version of windows 10 now anyway? I'm sure I read that. Anyway. Nice work. Hopefully your work will alleviate some of the CPU bottleneck problems in some 3D games. Nice one Helifax!
Helifax. This is an awesome idea!
Don't you ever have any time off? You always seem to be doing something!:D

I read about windows gaming mode microsoft are introducing a few days ago. It looks like it is just adding DVR functionality into windows though so I was disappointed.

What you are doing here is what I expected from Microsoft!

You would think with all the different versions of windows available and the massive business that gaming is, that Microsoft would bring out a windows 10 Media version.
Something optimised for games, movies, audio and internet and nothing else.
You would think it would be even more likely after Valve had a go at pushing steam machines and Vulcan/directX12 etc.

Isn't the xbox actually running a cut down version of windows 10 now anyway? I'm sure I read that.
Anyway. Nice work.
Hopefully your work will alleviate some of the CPU bottleneck problems in some 3D games.

Nice one Helifax!

#2
Posted 01/21/2017 11:33 AM   
could this be used for Win 7 also??
could this be used for Win 7 also??

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#3
Posted 01/21/2017 04:04 PM   
Microsoft is adding a "Gaming "Mode" to Windows 10 http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/windows-10-to-get-a-game-mode-for-improved-performance.html No idea how useful it will be, but knowing them, there'll be a catch of some sorts. Probably a purchasable app from their W10 store or only works with their store games :P
Microsoft is adding a "Gaming "Mode" to Windows 10


http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/windows-10-to-get-a-game-mode-for-improved-performance.html


No idea how useful it will be, but knowing them, there'll be a catch of some sorts.

Probably a purchasable app from their W10 store or only works with their store games :P

#4
Posted 01/21/2017 05:27 PM   
I mentioned the gaming mode in my post above. Looks like it's just DVR functionality but maybe they'll add something else.
I mentioned the gaming mode in my post above. Looks like it's just DVR functionality but maybe they'll add something else.

#5
Posted 01/21/2017 05:37 PM   
[quote="D-Man11"]Microsoft is adding a "Gaming "Mode" to Windows 10 http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/windows-10-to-get-a-game-mode-for-improved-performance.html No idea how useful it will be, but knowing them, there'll be a catch of some sorts. Probably a purchasable app from their W10 store or only works with their store games :P [/quote] Some people asked about it and I told them what to do. How each and everyone is using this / if they are using it -> is up to each individual. But the "Gaming Mode" Windows 10 looks to be ....is far from Gaming Mode as it still relies on Windows Explorer and all it's crap (and hidden things) to run...
D-Man11 said:Microsoft is adding a "Gaming "Mode" to Windows 10


http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/windows-10-to-get-a-game-mode-for-improved-performance.html


No idea how useful it will be, but knowing them, there'll be a catch of some sorts.

Probably a purchasable app from their W10 store or only works with their store games :P



Some people asked about it and I told them what to do.
How each and everyone is using this / if they are using it -> is up to each individual.
But the "Gaming Mode" Windows 10 looks to be ....is far from Gaming Mode as it still relies on Windows Explorer and all it's crap (and hidden things) to run...

1x Palit RTX 2080Ti Pro Gaming OC(watercooled and overclocked to hell)
3x 3D Vision Ready Asus VG278HE monitors (5760x1080).
Intel i9 9900K (overclocked to 5.3 and watercooled ofc).
Asus Maximus XI Hero Mobo.
16 GB Team Group T-Force Dark Pro DDR4 @ 3600.
Lots of Disks:
- Raid 0 - 256GB Sandisk Extreme SSD.
- Raid 0 - WD Black - 2TB.
- SanDisk SSD PLUS 480 GB.
- Intel 760p 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.
Creative Sound Blaster Z.
Windows 10 x64 Pro.
etc


My website with my fixes and OpenGL to 3D Vision wrapper:
http://3dsurroundgaming.com

(If you like some of the stuff that I've done and want to donate something, you can do it with PayPal at tavyhome@gmail.com)

#6
Posted 01/21/2017 07:15 PM   
Nice guide helifax! Interesting stuff, I whipped up an all-in-one auto-swapping script, no UAC prompts, no logging out, etc. :) Edit the path to the Scipt(Set "$d=[color="orange"]C:\Path-to-this-script[/color]\GameMode.bat) and add your code/apps to run below the REM line. Run GameMode.bat to enter GameMode, run again to exit GameMode... :) Save as GameMode.bat: [code]@Echo Off if [%1] == [On] Goto:OnLogin Set "$k=HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" Set "$v=Shell" Set "$d=C:\Path-to-this-script\GameMode.bat" For /F "tokens=3" %%? in ('Reg Query "%$k%" /v "%$v%" 2^>Nul^|^|Echo Shell REG_SZ explorer.exe') do ( if /i "%%?" == "explorer.exe" ( Set "$m=Entering"&&Echo Y|Reg Add "%$k%" /v "%$v%" /d "%$d% On" ) else ( Set "$m=Exiting"&&Echo Y|Reg Add "%$k%" /v "%$v%" /d "explorer.exe" )) if "%ErrorLevel%" == "0" CLS&&Echo %$m% GameMode...&&Timeout /T 3&&Shutdown /l&&Goto:Eof Pause&Goto:Eof :OnLogin REM ================= Add Code to Run on Login Below ==========================[/code] Notes:It swaps between GameMode.bat(itself) and explorer.exe in the Registry, Waits 3sec, Logs out... after you Log back in, it runs itself(when in GameMode), it skips the swapping portion of the script and runs the :OnLogin portion of the script... :) Edit:fixed the parameter... oops ;)
Nice guide helifax! Interesting stuff, I whipped up an all-in-one auto-swapping script, no UAC prompts, no logging out, etc. :)

Edit the path to the Scipt(Set "$d=C:\Path-to-this-script\GameMode.bat) and add your code/apps to run below the REM line.

Run GameMode.bat to enter GameMode, run again to exit GameMode... :)

Save as GameMode.bat:
@Echo Off
if [%1] == [On] Goto:OnLogin

Set "$k=HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"
Set "$v=Shell"
Set "$d=C:\Path-to-this-script\GameMode.bat"

For /F "tokens=3" %%? in ('Reg Query "%$k%" /v "%$v%" 2^>Nul^|^|Echo Shell REG_SZ explorer.exe') do (
if /i "%%?" == "explorer.exe" (
Set "$m=Entering"&&Echo Y|Reg Add "%$k%" /v "%$v%" /d "%$d% On"
) else (
Set "$m=Exiting"&&Echo Y|Reg Add "%$k%" /v "%$v%" /d "explorer.exe"
))

if "%ErrorLevel%" == "0" CLS&&Echo %$m% GameMode...&&Timeout /T 3&&Shutdown /l&&Goto:Eof

Pause&Goto:Eof

:OnLogin

REM ================= Add Code to Run on Login Below ==========================

Notes:It swaps between GameMode.bat(itself) and explorer.exe in the Registry, Waits 3sec, Logs out... after you Log back in, it runs itself(when in GameMode), it skips the swapping portion of the script and runs the :OnLogin portion of the script... :)

Edit:fixed the parameter... oops ;)
#7
Posted 01/21/2017 07:22 PM   
Thanks for posting this. This is a lot more along the lines of what I was hoping for when I tried out Seventh Knight's Gaming Accelerator 2 software: basically a one click solution to load up the OS with as minimal "fluff" as possible. Unfortunately I overestimated the performance gains to be achieved by doing this (hoped for maybe 5-10% increase, when the reality is maybe 0-1% according to synthetic benchmarks), but hopefully it will provide greater stability and smoother overall performance (perhaps less microstutter). I couldn't justify the purchase of the GA2 software for that alone, but I'll definitely continue to make use of this going forward and see if it helps. I wonder if it might solve the CTD issues that was frequent with Quantum Break.
Thanks for posting this.

This is a lot more along the lines of what I was hoping for when I tried out Seventh Knight's Gaming Accelerator 2 software: basically a one click solution to load up the OS with as minimal "fluff" as possible. Unfortunately I overestimated the performance gains to be achieved by doing this (hoped for maybe 5-10% increase, when the reality is maybe 0-1% according to synthetic benchmarks), but hopefully it will provide greater stability and smoother overall performance (perhaps less microstutter). I couldn't justify the purchase of the GA2 software for that alone, but I'll definitely continue to make use of this going forward and see if it helps. I wonder if it might solve the CTD issues that was frequent with Quantum Break.

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#8
Posted 01/21/2017 09:30 PM   
[quote="DJ-RK"]Thanks for posting this. This is a lot more along the lines of what I was hoping for when I tried out Seventh Knight's Gaming Accelerator 2 software: basically a one click solution to load up the OS with as minimal "fluff" as possible. Unfortunately I overestimated the performance gains to be achieved by doing this (hoped for maybe 5-10% increase, when the reality is maybe 0-1% according to synthetic benchmarks), but hopefully it will provide greater stability and smoother overall performance (perhaps less microstutter). I couldn't justify the purchase of the GA2 software for that alone, but I'll definitely continue to make use of this going forward and see if it helps. I wonder if it might solve the CTD issues that was frequent with Quantum Break.[/quote] Give it a go with Quantum Break and see if it helps out;) For me it helped a lot with Dark Souls 3 where I got crashes / hangs every 3 minutes from starting the game;). Using this one I can play the game 24/7.
DJ-RK said:Thanks for posting this.

This is a lot more along the lines of what I was hoping for when I tried out Seventh Knight's Gaming Accelerator 2 software: basically a one click solution to load up the OS with as minimal "fluff" as possible. Unfortunately I overestimated the performance gains to be achieved by doing this (hoped for maybe 5-10% increase, when the reality is maybe 0-1% according to synthetic benchmarks), but hopefully it will provide greater stability and smoother overall performance (perhaps less microstutter). I couldn't justify the purchase of the GA2 software for that alone, but I'll definitely continue to make use of this going forward and see if it helps. I wonder if it might solve the CTD issues that was frequent with Quantum Break.


Give it a go with Quantum Break and see if it helps out;) For me it helped a lot with Dark Souls 3 where I got crashes / hangs every 3 minutes from starting the game;).
Using this one I can play the game 24/7.

1x Palit RTX 2080Ti Pro Gaming OC(watercooled and overclocked to hell)
3x 3D Vision Ready Asus VG278HE monitors (5760x1080).
Intel i9 9900K (overclocked to 5.3 and watercooled ofc).
Asus Maximus XI Hero Mobo.
16 GB Team Group T-Force Dark Pro DDR4 @ 3600.
Lots of Disks:
- Raid 0 - 256GB Sandisk Extreme SSD.
- Raid 0 - WD Black - 2TB.
- SanDisk SSD PLUS 480 GB.
- Intel 760p 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.
Creative Sound Blaster Z.
Windows 10 x64 Pro.
etc


My website with my fixes and OpenGL to 3D Vision wrapper:
http://3dsurroundgaming.com

(If you like some of the stuff that I've done and want to donate something, you can do it with PayPal at tavyhome@gmail.com)

#9
Posted 01/21/2017 09:49 PM   
Well either I am getting the Placebo effect or it did wonderins in F4 BMS running window mode.. it seemed to have made the game a bit more fluid when running in gamemode.. I tried again with gamemode switched off and it seemed a bit more hesitant when panning my view in the cockpit.. So not sure but will use it for a while and see. but when going to taskmanager it seemed the same in both gamemode and nongamemode..
Well either I am getting the Placebo effect or it did wonderins in F4 BMS running window mode.. it seemed to have made the game a bit more fluid when running in gamemode.. I tried again with gamemode switched off and it seemed a bit more hesitant when panning my view in the cockpit..

So not sure but will use it for a while and see. but when going to taskmanager it seemed the same in both gamemode and nongamemode..

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#10
Posted 01/21/2017 11:08 PM   
[quote="The_Nephilim"]Well either I am getting the Placebo effect or it did wonderins in F4 BMS running window mode.. it seemed to have made the game a bit more fluid when running in gamemode.. I tried again with gamemode switched off and it seemed a bit more hesitant when panning my view in the cockpit.. So not sure but will use it for a while and see. but when going to taskmanager it seemed the same in both gamemode and nongamemode.. [/quote] Related to the Task Manager: Depends when "things" start to kick-in;) Without running Windows Explorer, all things are "quite" all day long;) I haven't tried it on Windows 7 as I didn't have problems or needs to do it there;) The reason I initially started looking into it, was to try and maximize my laptop's battery while gaming;) Only later I found out that it solves and helps desktops as well;)
The_Nephilim said:Well either I am getting the Placebo effect or it did wonderins in F4 BMS running window mode.. it seemed to have made the game a bit more fluid when running in gamemode.. I tried again with gamemode switched off and it seemed a bit more hesitant when panning my view in the cockpit..

So not sure but will use it for a while and see. but when going to taskmanager it seemed the same in both gamemode and nongamemode..



Related to the Task Manager:
Depends when "things" start to kick-in;) Without running Windows Explorer, all things are "quite" all day long;)


I haven't tried it on Windows 7 as I didn't have problems or needs to do it there;)
The reason I initially started looking into it, was to try and maximize my laptop's battery while gaming;) Only later I found out that it solves and helps desktops as well;)

1x Palit RTX 2080Ti Pro Gaming OC(watercooled and overclocked to hell)
3x 3D Vision Ready Asus VG278HE monitors (5760x1080).
Intel i9 9900K (overclocked to 5.3 and watercooled ofc).
Asus Maximus XI Hero Mobo.
16 GB Team Group T-Force Dark Pro DDR4 @ 3600.
Lots of Disks:
- Raid 0 - 256GB Sandisk Extreme SSD.
- Raid 0 - WD Black - 2TB.
- SanDisk SSD PLUS 480 GB.
- Intel 760p 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.
Creative Sound Blaster Z.
Windows 10 x64 Pro.
etc


My website with my fixes and OpenGL to 3D Vision wrapper:
http://3dsurroundgaming.com

(If you like some of the stuff that I've done and want to donate something, you can do it with PayPal at tavyhome@gmail.com)

#11
Posted 01/22/2017 03:08 AM   
OK I will do some more testing thank you..
OK I will do some more testing thank you..

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#12
Posted 01/22/2017 06:49 AM   
Nice find. The only problem i do see is: most system options (not even network-connections screen showing the adapter) - as well as programs that launch into Taskbar/Tray can't be accessed. Yet you might want to access them during your session, like connection to different VPNs which gui works at tray only. Would there be any way? (Except to find an option to start a program maximized f.e., that sure works if it can run in a maximized window. Also except using command line for most cases.)
Nice find. The only problem i do see is: most system options (not even network-connections screen showing the adapter) - as well as programs that launch into Taskbar/Tray can't be accessed. Yet you might want to access them during your session, like connection to different VPNs which gui works at tray only. Would there be any way? (Except to find an option to start a program maximized f.e., that sure works if it can run in a maximized window. Also except using command line for most cases.)

#13
Posted 01/22/2017 04:28 PM   
[quote="diNovoM"]Nice find. The only problem i do see is: most system options (not even network-connections screen showing the adapter) - as well as programs that launch into Taskbar/Tray can't be accessed. Yet you might want to access them during your session, like connection to different VPNs which gui works at tray only. Would there be any way? (Except to find an option to start a program maximized f.e., that sure works if it can run in a maximized window. Also except using command line for most cases.)[/quote] This is not a "Find"... Also, what you are talking about requires Windows Explorer... I am not sure you read the thread properly... as this is meant to maximize the resource available for your game...not for you "switching whatever using Windows Explorer" :)
diNovoM said:Nice find. The only problem i do see is: most system options (not even network-connections screen showing the adapter) - as well as programs that launch into Taskbar/Tray can't be accessed. Yet you might want to access them during your session, like connection to different VPNs which gui works at tray only. Would there be any way? (Except to find an option to start a program maximized f.e., that sure works if it can run in a maximized window. Also except using command line for most cases.)


This is not a "Find"...
Also, what you are talking about requires Windows Explorer...
I am not sure you read the thread properly... as this is meant to maximize the resource available for your game...not for you "switching whatever using Windows Explorer" :)

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#14
Posted 01/23/2017 01:54 AM   
Is that rly the case? I think the best (only?) option would be a "full" shell replacement (at least with tray support) to use when you are in "game mode". Badly there aren't (many) good ones that are still working/in development. I found winstep and may SharpEnviro that might be a solution but didn't have time to look at it yet. And beside usability I of course also mean performance/stability. If someone knows another decent shell for that use that .... lets say isn't listed at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternative_shells_for_Windows as it may be new/yet not well known (i found other shells, yet mostly garbage and often too old and not working), or knows of any other way to at least access tray .... you're wellcome.
Is that rly the case? I think the best (only?) option would be a "full" shell replacement (at least with tray support) to use when you are in "game mode". Badly there aren't (many) good ones that are still working/in development. I found winstep and may SharpEnviro that might be a solution but didn't have time to look at it yet. And beside usability I of course also mean performance/stability.

If someone knows another decent shell for that use that .... lets say isn't listed at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternative_shells_for_Windows as it may be new/yet not well known (i found other shells, yet mostly garbage and often too old and not working), or knows of any other way to at least access tray .... you're wellcome.

#15
Posted 01/23/2017 05:16 AM   
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