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{{ii}} Often toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}} but for many games it has to be enabled manually.
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{{ii}} Can often be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}} in supported games.
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{{++}} Easy multi-tasking.
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{{++}} Windowed mode keeps custom color profiles in use for games.
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{{++}} Can usually be modified to work as a [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|borderless fullscreen windowed]] mode.
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{{++}} Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a minor loss in performance.
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{{--}} Some games do not have a native windowed mode.
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{{++}} Eliminates screen tearing on Windows due to Vsync being applied over any windows by default.<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/b367a457.aspx Microsoft Developer Network - Double Buffered Graphics]</ref>
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{{--}} Some games do not have a native windowed mode; specific workarounds may be required.
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{{--}} Games using Mantle don't work with AMD CrossFire while running in windowed mode.<ref>[https://community.amd.com/thread/180730 Why does CrossFire still not work in windowed mode | Community]</ref>
  
 
==Windows==
 
==Windows==
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===[http://www.3dfxzone.it/dir/tools/3d_analyze/download/ 3DAnalyze]===
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===DxWnd===
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{{++}} 3DAnalyze has many features alongside a forced windowed mode.
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{{++}} Actively developed and supported, includes many configuration options.
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{{++}} Great for Win 95/98 like games such as StarCraft, Diablo, and Quake; many presets are included.
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{{++}} Automatically applies any configurations while the program is running.
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{{--}} Slightly unintuitive interface, the in-game performance might get worse.
  
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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* Under '''Performance''', '''DirectX 8.1 and 9.0''' tick the <code>Force windowed mode</code> checkbox located at the end.
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# Open '''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]''', click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
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# Type in a name, and browse for the .exe file path.
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# Set the preferred coordinates, size, and monitor if needed.
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# Specify the DirectX version if it's not automatically detected.
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# Also refer to DxWnd's help menu to read about the documentation.
 
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===[http://www.fileplanet.com/198137/190000/fileinfo/D3DWindower-English-version/ D3DWindower]===
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===3DAnalyze===
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{{ii}} D3DWindower has to be run with admin rights on. See [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|Privilege Level]].
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{{++}} Includes simple option to force windowed mode.
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{{++}} Allows to have and use multiple configurations at once.
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{{ii}} DirectX 8.1 and 9.0 supported; compatibility is not well documented.
  
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10242 XeNTaX • View topic - So, I fully translated D3DWindower...]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Using 3DAnalyze|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Extract '''D3DWindower''' anywhere, then run <code>D3DWindower.exe</code>
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# Open '''[http://www.3dfxzone.it/dir/tools/3d_analyze/download/ 3DAnalyze]'''.
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# Click the third button '''Add Program''', select the game's executable, go to '''Program Options''' (the gear icon).
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# Select the game's .exe file.
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# In the '''DLL''' field find <code>D3dHook.dll</code> from the source folder and add it.
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# Enable '''Force windowed mode''' and run the game.
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# Use the fifth button, '''Run Program''' to start the game, or double click on it.  
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'''Notes'''
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===D3DWindower===
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{{++}} Allows to store multiple configurations at once.
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{{ii}} Activating the emulation is not needed. Running the game directly through the launcher will work.
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{{--}} Cumbersome to use, has fewer configuration options.
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{{ii}} Activating the emulation is not necessary as long as the DLL's path is specified. -->
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{{--}} Not maintained, may not work with some games.
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{{ii}} Run any borderless applications before running '''D3Dwindower''' or else the game will crash.
 
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===[http://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]===
 
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{{++}} Great for Win95/98 like games such as StarCraft, Diablo and Quake. Many presets are already included.
 
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{{++}} DxWnd will automatically apply any configurations while open, by simply opening the desired game.
 
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{{--}} Slightly unintuitive interface, the in-game performance might get worse.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Importing existing configurations|ref={{cn|{{subst:DATE}}}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Using D3DWindower|ref=<ref>[http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10242 XeNTaX • View topic - So, I fully translated D3DWindower...]</ref>}}
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# Under '''File''', choose '''Import'''.
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# Run '''[http://www.fileplanet.com/198137/190000/fileinfo/D3DWindower-English-version/ D3DWindower]''' as administrator.
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# {{key|Right Click}}.
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# Click on '''Add Program''' and open the game's .exe file.
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# Change the game's '''Path'''.
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# Select the game and click on '''Settings'''.
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# In the '''DLL''' field find <code>D3dHook.dll</code> from the source folder and add it.
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# Click on '''Run Program''' or double-click on it.
 
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==Mouse locking==
 
==Mouse locking==

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Graphics and video

Resolutions

Video settings

Hardware

For a list of games, see List of games that support windowed.


Key points

Can often be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter in supported games.
Windowed mode keeps custom color profiles in use for games.
Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a minor loss in performance.
Eliminates screen tearing on Windows due to Vsync being applied over any windows by default.[1]
Some games do not have a native windowed mode; specific workarounds may be required.
Games using Mantle don't work with AMD CrossFire while running in windowed mode.[2]

Windows

DxWnd

Actively developed and supported, includes many configuration options.
Great for Win 95/98 like games such as StarCraft, Diablo, and Quake; many presets are included.
Automatically applies any configurations while the program is running.
Slightly unintuitive interface, the in-game performance might get worse.
Instructions

3DAnalyze

Includes simple option to force windowed mode.
DirectX 8.1 and 9.0 supported; compatibility is not well documented.
Instructions

D3DWindower

Allows to store multiple configurations at once.
Cumbersome to use, has fewer configuration options.
Not maintained, may not work with some games.
Instructions

Mouse locking

Certain games do not lock the mouse inside the actual window, this can result in some rather annoying behaviour on multiple screens.

Cursor Lock

Utility program that locks the cursor to window borders or whole screen.
Locks only when window is focused, doesn't interfere with task switching.
Allows creating custom shortcuts for automatic cursor locking.
Ability to open one program and lock another to support launchers.

Clip Cursor

Small utility that allows locking the cursor to any currently open windows.
Program doesn't see windows that were opened subsequently.

Borderless Gaming

Open source and simple to use application.
Features hotkeys for locking or hiding the cursor.
Lacks automatic cursor lock during game focus.
Default hotkey may not work on some systems.


References