Windows 10: Worse than expected gaming performance

Discus and support Worse than expected gaming performance in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hey. Less than a month ago I was updating my graphics drivers. That time was a little weird though, my screens kept flashing more times than usual,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by virxually, Apr 30, 2021.

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    Worse than expected gaming performance


    Hey. Less than a month ago I was updating my graphics drivers. That time was a little weird though, my screens kept flashing more times than usual, they usually only flicker 2-3 times and then stop, but they flickered like 8 times then I got a windows popup saying some hardware has changed. I originally thought nothing of it until I joined GTA V and my frame rate was terrible, over the past days, I noticed that this performance drop affected all of my games. I then took to Reddit expecting someone to help out, but it ended up being no help to the situation. I just stopped playing GTA and just

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    virxually, Apr 30, 2021
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  2. windows 10 microsoft games

    if uninstall the game then reinstall the game will I lose all my awards?
     
    rusty wheelchar, Apr 30, 2021
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  3. windows 10 microsoft games

    Hello,

    To better help you with your concern, kindly tell us the steps you have performed when uninstalling the game.

    In the meantime, we suggest that you perform the steps below to check if it will help us resolve your concern:

    • Click the Start button and then click Settings.
    • Choose System and then click Apps & features.
    • Click on the game you are referring to and then click the Uninstall button.
    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Jamille Nar, Apr 30, 2021
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  4. Worse than expected gaming performance

    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, Apr 30, 2021
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