Windows 10: Some application/game force disabled Intel TDT

Hello!Recently, i noticed the Intel TDT TDTStatus is suddenly disabled after opened some program/game, such as Genshin Impact and ThrottleStop. Somehow, it didn't happened again on Genshin Impact, i've tried to open the game and it didn't disable the Intel TDT.However, it's not for ThrottleStop. Every time i opened ThrottleStop, it always make the TDTStatus = Disabled.It won't back to enabled until i reboot it.Is it bug or something? Why a program can easily disable Hardware Security features such as Intel TDT?Please let me know if you has the same issue with me or has already found the fix!

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Application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I appreciate your effort on this. However, to get to the root cause of the issue, please reply with the following details:

• Does the issue occur with all the games or only with one particular game?
  
• Are you aware of any major changes on the computer prior to this issue?
  

As you have mentioned that the Nvidia drivers are not latest, I suggest you to install the latest drivers and see if that helps to resolve the issue.

Also, I would suggest to disable Intel graphics driver and check the system performance. Please follow the steps to disable Intel graphics driver:

1. Press Windows key + X, this will open the context menu.
   
2. Click on Device Manager.
   
3. Expand Display adapters.
   
4. Right click on Intel graphics driver and click on
   Disable device.
   
5. This will disable the Intel graphics driver and all the programs should go through NVidia graphics driver.
   

We await your response.

Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Windows 11 some games and applications flickering when pressing left click in them

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

The issue you're describing, where windows flicker or momentarily lose focus upon left-clicking, is unusual and seems to be isolated to specific applications or games. The fact that it doesn't occur in all games (e.g., Valorant, Factorio, Sea of Thieves) but does in others (e.g., Genshin Impact, The Binding of Isaac, Minecraft) suggests it might be related to how these applications handle window focus or graphical rendering, possibly in conjunction with Windows 11's window management features. Here are some steps and considerations that might help resolve or diagnose the issue further:

For the affected games/applications, try disabling fullscreen optimizations:

• Right-click the executable or shortcut of the problematic game/application and select Properties.
  
• Go to the Compatibility tab.
  
• Check Disable fullscreen optimizations.
  
• Apply the changes and test the game/application again.
  

Since the issue is triggered by left-clicking, it's worth examining mouse drivers and settings:

• If you're using a gaming mouse with its own software, ensure that the software is up to date and try resetting its configuration to defaults.
  
• In Windows 11, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse and experiment with different settings, including the pointer speed. Sometimes, specific configurations can cause odd behavior.
  

Running the game in compatibility mode for an earlier version of Windows can sometimes resolve issues:

• Right-click on the game's executable or shortcut and select Properties.
  
• Go to the Compatibility tab.
  
• Check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and choose an earlier version of Windows, such as Windows 10.
  
• Apply and test.
  

Overlays from various applications (e.g., Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, Xbox Game Bar) can sometimes interfere with game rendering:

• Try disabling overlays in any gaming-related software you have installed.
  
• Specifically, for Windows 11, try disabling Xbox Game Bar by going to Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and turning it off.
  

Although you've checked for suspicious processes, there might still be software conflicts:

• Consider performing a clean boot to start Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. If the issue doesn't occur under these conditions, it suggests a background application is the cause.
  
• Temporarily disable non-essential startup applications and services (via Task Manager and System Configuration ( msconfig )) and then gradually re-enable them to identify the potential culprit.
  
  Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background service is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.
  
  These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by step so that it will help you get back on track.
  

Adjusting certain display settings might affect the issue:

• Try changing the display mode in the affected games between windowed, borderless windowed, and fullscreen to see if one mode is less problematic.
  
• Adjust the display scaling settings in Windows (Settings > System > Display > Scale and layout) to see if that impacts the behavior.
  

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Cannot force game to use iGPU even after changing setting

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.



Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Restart your computer after changing the graphics settings for the application. Sometimes the new settings don't take effect until after a restart
   
2. Ensure that both your graphics drivers and Windows are fully updated. Sometimes, driver updates can resolve issues with GPU selection
   
3. Check BIOS/UEFI Settings:
   
   • Restart your laptop and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2 or Delete during boot).
     
   • Look for settings related to graphics or GPU. Ensure that the iGPU is enabled and set as the primary GPU if possible.
     
4. Check if there is a setting in the Intel Graphics Command Center or Dell Power Manager software to force the use of the iGPU. Some laptop manufacturers provide utilities to override Windows' GPU selection.
   
5. As a last resort, you can temporarily disable the dGPU (Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics) from Device Manager. This will force Windows to use the iGPU, but may impact performance for GPU-accelerated applications.
   

If none of these steps work, there may be an issue with the GPU drivers or Windows is not properly detecting/handling the dual GPU configuration on your laptop. In that case, you may need to contact Dell support for further assistance.

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!