Windows 10: Is there a way to tab out of a game and go back on with it still running?

Discus and support Is there a way to tab out of a game and go back on with it still running? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; The game is Minecraft if that helps. Also, it is so I can stream, but I only have one monitor so I want to be able to check obs, discord, etc, then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/PrimeLemonLime, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Is there a way to tab out of a game and go back on with it still running?


    The game is Minecraft if that helps. Also, it is so I can stream, but I only have one monitor so I want to be able to check obs, discord, etc, then going back to the game without it having to reload. Thanks for any help!

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    /u/PrimeLemonLime, Jan 23, 2021
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  2. Unable to run a game on Windows 10.

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    - When you say 'ive tried troubleshooting', what are you referring to?

    - Did you check in compatibility mode?

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


    • Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.

    • Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.

    • Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.

    • Click on Apply and then OK.


    Please revert with all the necessary information and we will be happy to help you.
     
    Guru Kiran G, Jan 23, 2021
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  3. Wanting to run old games

    Hi Jameson,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

    I would suggest you to refer the below link and check the compatibility of the game with Windows 10.

    Explore Windows 10 OS, Computers, Apps, & More | Microsoft

    You may also try installing the game in compatibility mode.
    Follow these steps to install the game software in compatibility mode and check if that helps.


          • 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 8 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
    If the issue still persists, I would suggest you to get in touch with the game manufacturer if it’s specific to that particular game.

    Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Annu Singh, Jan 23, 2021
    #3
  4. Is there a way to tab out of a game and go back on with it still running?

    Problems with running games

    Hi Declan,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to try installing games in compatibility mode. Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.


    • Right-click on the 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 8/8.1 operating system 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.
     
    SujataMoktan, Jan 23, 2021
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