Windows 10: Why does my game keep tabbing out?

Discus and support Why does my game keep tabbing out? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; everytime i go play my game tabs out. i have to click the screen and then back onto the tab, i searched on the web how to fix and i saw smh abt... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by meja hagervall, Nov 24, 2023.

  1. Why does my game keep tabbing out?


    everytime i go play my game tabs out. i have to click the screen and then back onto the tab, i searched on the web how to fix and i saw smh abt updating the drivers and i had all of them updated. i dont rly understnad what is going on. i havent downloaded something reasently so i dont understand. ive only had the issue when i play but not when im in a browser or anything else. i dont know if im using the right topic for this.

    :)
     
    meja hagervall, Nov 24, 2023
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  2. 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.


    • 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 the result of the issue and we will be happy to help you.
     
    Guru Kiran G, Nov 24, 2023
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Venkatesh1709, Nov 24, 2023
    #3
  4. Why does my game keep tabbing out?

    Black Bars in Game

    Hi Ahmed,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and appreciate the steps taken to solve the issue.

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

    • Download the setup files for the game and save it on your local disk.
    • Right click on the setup file of the game and select
      “Properties”.
    • Select “Compatibility” Tab.
    • Place a check mark next to“Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
    • Let the game install and then check thefunctionality.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 24, 2023
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