Windows 10: Discord causing fps drops ONLY when in a discord call

Discus and support Discord causing fps drops ONLY when in a discord call in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I never had this problem before, but lately I noticed that being in a Discord call makes my game's FPS drop. My overlay is disabled, and whether... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by fredmaaan, Apr 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM.

  1. fredmaaan Win User

    Discord causing fps drops ONLY when in a discord call


    I never had this problem before, but lately I noticed that being in a Discord call makes my game's FPS drop. My overlay is disabled, and whether Hardware Acceleration is on or off, it doesn’t seem to make any difference. What should I try? Never done this before and I'm seeing other people complaining about the same problem

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    Hello, I had the same program causing discord to not send banners as Mohammed above. The clean boot fixed the notifications but now discord doesn't start on startup and I don't see it in the list of startup programs.

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    mitchiemichmich, Apr 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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    Hi, Sam Flanagan

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



    Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the issue you're experiencing with Discord call audio. I understand how important it is for you to have a smooth communication experience.

    To troubleshoot this issue, please try the following steps:

    1. Check the Discord settings:
      • Make sure that the correct audio input and output devices are selected in Discord settings. Sometimes, the wrong devices can cause audio issues.
      • If you're using Discord overlay, try disabling it to see if it's causing any conflicts with the audio.
    2. Update Audio Drivers: Ensure that your audio drivers are up-to-date. Outdated or corrupt drivers can lead to various audio problems.
    3. Check for Discord Updates: Make sure that Discord is updated to the latest version. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can resolve audio issues.
    4. Check Other Applications: Ensure that no other applications are using your audio devices simultaneously, as this can cause conflicts.
    If the issue persists after trying these steps, it's possible that there may be a deeper issue with Discord itself. You can reach out to Discord support for further assistance.

    Thank you for your understanding and support!



    Best Regards

    Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Martin - MSFT, Apr 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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  4. Nikhar_K Win User

    Discord causing fps drops ONLY when in a discord call

    discord

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are facing issues in downloading Discord app on your computer. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



    However, please let us know:



    • What is the complete error message that you receive when you try to install Discord?


    If you are using an anti-virus, I would suggest you to disable it temporarily and check.



    Note: If you disable the security software or firewall, the system might be temporarily exposed to security threats and risks. Please make sure to turn it on after performing the steps.



    If disabling the anti-virus doesn’t help, we can perform a Clean Boot on the computer.



    Performing a clean boot will start the computer with minimal set of drivers and programs, to determine whether a background program is causing the issue. Some of the Startup programs will not load after performing a clean boot on the computer.
    However, that functionality will return when you reset the computer to start normally after finishing the troubleshooting.




    To perform a clean boot on the computer refer to the article How to perform a
    clean boot in Windows
    .



    If performing a clean boot fixes the issue then, please refer to the section
    How to determine what is causing the problem after you do a clean boot
    to check which program is causing the issue.



    Note: Please refer the section Reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting
    to boot the computer in to normal mode after troubleshooting.




    If Clean Boot doesn’t work, we can create a new user account and check.
    Refer the article Create
    a local user or administrator account in Windows 10
    .



    You can also try removing the left over files of Discord by following the steps mentioned below:



    1. Press Window logo key + R to open Run window.
    2. Type %appdata% and press
      Enter
      .
    3. From the path that will open delete the %AppData%/Discord and %LocalAppData%/Discord folders.
    4. Restart your computer in the end.


    Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
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