Windows 10: When tabbing out of a game, PC blackscreens for up to 10 seconds and glitches out.

HI there! I just upgraded to Windows 11 and have had this issue when tabbing into and out of games utilizing alt+tab where it will freeze and blackscreen for up to 10 seconds at a time.This is a fresh installation of windows I upgraded YESTERDAY and this issue is quite a big one as I utilize gaming to make my daily living.Windows 11 Version 24H2Installed on: 08/06/2025OS Build: 26100.2033Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.23.0

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Games cause the computer to freeze seconds after opening them for Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for providing us the troubleshooting steps that you have performed.

I suggest to run the game in compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if it helps.

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  Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.
  
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  Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.
  
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  Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.
  
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  Click on Apply and then OK.
  

Please revert with the result of the issue and we will be happy to help you.

 

Game DVR Glitched recording

I have tried all your steps and these are the results

1. That link doesn't mention my problem troubleshooted. my recording didn't stop but it glitches.

2. My shortcut keys are working and it still records when in windowed mode and also in fullscreen mode.

3. I have previously visited task manager and closed and restarted the task but no use. Still glitched

4. Deleted temporary files and folders from settings but no use. Still glitched.

5. Have no need to change the shortcut keys. they all work fine in windowed and in fullscreen mode.

6. My graphics card drivers are updated and they worked fine previously, before the issue.

I will really appreciate if you send me more suggestions so that this complex issue may be resolved. Please dont forget my issue. Please Microsoft! I am sure we will get this issue to a close. I am sure you will!! Game DVR is my only affordable game-recording
software and it was pretty great before too. PLEASE DONT LET ME DOWN.

---------Waiting for a suggestion-------

The sample of this video is at my YouTube channel by . Go check it out for more info about the issue and please send me a reply or i may become disappointed :'(

I TRUST YOU AND PLEASE DONT PROVE IT WRONG!

 

Can't play my pes13 game on my windows 10 professional PC desktop

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are unable to play game.

I will certainly help you with this.

Did you check the game compatibility with Windows 10?

I would suggest you to go through the below steps:

Steps: Try to run the program in compatibility mode:

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  Right click on the game icon through which you launch the game.
  
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  Click on properties.
  
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  Click on compatibility tab.
  
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  Check the box, run this program in compatibility mode and select the previous operating system.
  
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  Click on apply and then ok.
  

I hope this helps. Please post back with the status of the issue and we will be glad to assist you further.