How can I fix performance issues when running heavy games on Windows 10/11?

Hi Ryan Ali,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Q&A about the performance issues you're experiencing while running basketball simulation games on your Windows 10 system.

I understand how frustrating lag and frame drops can be, and I'm here to help you get the smoothest experience possible.

Below is a detailed guide using only built-in Windows features to help you optimize your system for smoother gameplay:

Step 1: Prioritize Gaming Resources

• Enable Game Mode: Go to Settings > Gaming > Game Mode and toggle it ON. This helps Windows allocate resources more efficiently during gameplay.
• Set Graphics Performance Preferences: Navigate to Settings > System > Display > Graphics Settings. Add your game executable and set it to High Performance to ensure it uses your dedicated GPU.

Step 2: Disable Background Recording Features

• Turn Off Xbox Game Bar: Go to Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and switch it OFF.
• Disable Game DVR: This prevents background recording that can consume system resources.
  1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
  2. Navigate to:

          HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore
     

     • Set GameDVR_Enabled to 0
     • Set GameDVR_FSEBehaviourMode to 2
  3. Navigate to:

          HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR
     

     • Set AppCaptureEnabled to 0
  4. (Optional) Navigate to:

          HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\ApplicationManagement\AllowGameDVR
     

     • Set AllowGameDVR to 0
  5. Restart your computer to apply changes. *Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work groups is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems; however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support to view the article. 

Step 3: Minimize Background Load

• Disable Background Apps: Go to Settings > Privacy > Background Apps and turn off apps you don’t need running in the background.
• Adjust Visual Effects: Right-click This PC > Properties > Advanced system settings > Performance Settings, then select Adjust for best performance to reduce graphical overhead.

Step 4: Ensure Stable Performance

• Use High Performance Power Plan: Open Control Panel > Power Options and select High Performance to prevent power-saving throttling.
• Manage System Temperature: Ensure your laptop is well-ventilated and clean. Overheating can cause performance drops due to thermal throttling.

Step 5: Keep Windows Updated

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install any available updates to ensure compatibility and performance improvements.

Applying these steps should help reduce lag and improve frame rates during gameplay. If the issue persists, feel free to reach out with additional details, I'm happy to assist further.

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