Windows 10: Can we force apps to use the "Game Mode"?

I'm not a gamer, but Microsoft added a bunch of crap to Windows 10 for games. Odd, because I thought they had a console for that sort of thing. Anyway, I hate to have gadgetry and not use it, so can we leverage this for apps? Would be nice to give After Effects some additional priority, among others.

It would be super-duper if we could also tweak the game mode, but I imagine with the current state of Windows' settings (‍♂️) there aren't even reg keys for any of it.

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Game Mode Win10

Hi,

Game Mode is automatically enabled to some games only. There are some games that require you to manually enable Game Mode before you can use this feature on your Windows 10 device.

To manually turn on Game Mode, you can follow the steps below:

• Press the Windows key on your keyboard + G.
• Select Settings.
• In the General tab, select the check box for Game Mode.

If you have any other queries, feel free to post your concerns here anytime.

 

Trying to play a VERY old game in "Compatibility Mode": Wrath of the Gods

Hello Bowyer,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forums. We are glad to help you.



Install app in Compatibility mode

I would suggest you to install the game in compatibility mode and check: Follow these steps:

• 
  Download the game from the manufacturer’s website.
  
• 
  Right-click on the game setup file and click on
  ‘properties’.
  
• 
  Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box
  ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 10 from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists
  

Hope it helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist.



Thanks and regards,

Jenith

 

installing a game

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
We regret the inconvenience caused to you.


Please try the steps given below and check if the issue persists:

Step 1:

I suggest you to right click on the game and try to run as administrator and check.

Step 2: if that doesn't help I suggest you to install game in compatibility mode and check:

Follow the steps below on how to install game in compatibility mode:

1. Download the game from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

2. Right click on the setup file of the game and select “Properties”.

3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

5. Let the game install and then check the functionality.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.