Windows 10: Is it possible to make HDR exceptions for specific exe's/games/etc

Hi. I have a problem with one game that have blackscreen on launch, but it is only with HDR turned on. It's known issue and I just have to disable HDR when I wanna play this game, but I'm curious if there is any possibility to make exceptions to this specific game/exe file. Couldn't find that, but Windows have a lot of hidden options so I'm asking.

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HDR capability not detected by some games. Like games using the Frostbite engine.

Hi TommyHildizzle，

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

The Xbox feature in Windows 11 will automatically enable HDR (provided you have a graphics card with minimum performance requirements). In fact, Battlefield 1 and 5 games support HDR, so if your PC has HDR enabled automatically, the game will be enabled by default.

Given your situation so far, I would suggest you check here to calibrate your monitor's HDR functionality and troubleshoote that aspect.

Then turn on the "Auto HDR" setting by following these steps:

1. Select the Start button, then enter settings.select Settings > System > Display.
   
2. If you have multiple displays, select your HDR-capable display at the top.
   
3. Turn on Use HDR, then select More options.
   
4. Turn on Auto HDR.
   
5. Go back to the game to see if HDR is enabled.
   

On the other hand, go to Start - Settings -Windows Update - Update History to see what updates have been installed recently and I can help you check the update history to see if any recent updates have reported issues with HDR.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

(17763.1 and 18362.1)Play HDR apps and games option disapper when I set duplicate mode.

Hi Lin,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. What is the make and model of your computer?
   
2. What is the make and model of your both monitors?
   
3. As you have given multiple versions of Windows 10, is this issue occurring on multiple computers?
   

Not all displays are optimized for HDR. If you have two displays and move the HDR video onto a display that’s not optimized for HDR, you’ll get the appropriate standard dynamic range (SDR) as soon as new content starts to play.



To play streaming high dynamic range (HDR) video in Windows 10, your external display and Windows 10 PC needs to support HDR. To find the specifications for a specific PC or external display, visit the device manufacturer’s website.



It might be that one of your monitors doesn’t' support HDR, so I suggest you to refer
Display requirements for HDR video in Windows 10 and check
if your monitors support HDR.



You may also refer Stream HDR video on Windows 10 and
HDR and WCG color settings in Windows 10 and check if this helps.



We're looking forward to your response.

 

Unable to enable HDR

Hi Nick_whatever

Welcome to Microsoft Office Community Forum.

Thank you for letting me know about the concern, I hope you are doing well today.

I truly understand you really like enable HDR of your computer. The possible cause why it’s not working maybe your PC and display doesn’t meet certain hardware requirements.

I suggest to update your windows first, please follow the steps below:

• Start > and then go to Setting > Update & Security > Windows Update
  
  
  

I would recommend the link below and kindly follow the troubleshooting steps in it.

HDR settings in Windows (microsoft.com)

I would like to ask a video as well showing the error or the issue.

We look forward to your response. If you have other clarifications about this matter, you can get back to us by replying to this post.

Sincerely,

Fatima

Consumer M365 Forum Moderator

Microsoft Community