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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

Instructions

Special K

Instructions

Clip Cursor

Allows locking the cursor to any running applications.
Program doesn't see windows that were opened subsequently.

Borderless Gaming

Global hotkey (Scroll lock) for locking the cursor.
Lacks automatic cursor lock during game focus.


References