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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Can often be toggled with {{key|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. |
− | {{--}} Some games do not have a native windowed mode. | + | {{++}} 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> |
+ | {{--}} 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.<ref>[https://community.amd.com/thread/180730 Why does CrossFire still not work in windowed mode | Community]</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} Windows 10 v1703 ("Creators Update") or later is required for [[Glossary:High dynamic range (HDR)|HDR]] output inside a window | ||
==Windows== | ==Windows== | ||
− | {{++}} Great for | + | ===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. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{++}} Automatically applies any configurations while the program is running. |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} For games that require launching through Uplay, or Steam, the games need to be started through those programs while having DxWnd open in order for windowed mode to work. You can set DxWnd to run in the system tray on system startup to avoid having to launch it manually. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using DxWnd|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | # Open '''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]''', click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Type in a name, and browse for the .exe file path. | ||
+ | # Set the preferred coordinates, size, and monitor if needed. | ||
+ | # Specify the DirectX version if it's not automatically detected. | ||
+ | # Also refer to DxWnd's help menu to read about the documentation. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} DxWnd can be set up to automatically run in the tray on system startup to avoid having to launch it manually every time you need it. | ||
+ | # Place a shortcut to <code>dxwnd.exe</code> in the Start Menu's <code>Startup</code> folder. | ||
+ | # Right-click the shortcut and click '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # In the '''Properties''' window that opens, in the '''Shortcut''' tab, change '''Target''' by adding <code> /T</code> to the end of the text in the field. The resulting field should look something like <code>"<path-to-DxWnd>\dxwnd.exe" /T</code>. The <code>/T</code> parameter launches DxWnd in the system tray. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===3D-Analyze=== |
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Includes simple option to force windowed mode. |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} DirectX 8.1 and 9.0 supported; compatibility is not well documented. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using 3D-Analyze|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Open '''[http://www.tommti-systems.de/go.html?http://www.tommti-systems.de/main-Dateien/files.html 3D-Analyze]'''. |
− | + | # Select the game's .exe file. | |
− | # | + | # Enable '''Force windowed mode''' and run the game. |
− | # | + | }} |
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− | + | ===D3DWindower=== | |
− | + | {{++}} Allows to store multiple configurations at once. | |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Cumbersome to use, has fewer configuration options. |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Not maintained, may not work with some games. |
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− | == | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using D3DWindower|ref=<ref>[http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10242 XeNTaX • View topic - So, I fully translated D3DWindower...]</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Run '''[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/733-d3dwindower-english/ D3DWindower]''' as administrator. | |
− | + | # Click on '''Add Program''' and open the game's .exe file. | |
− | + | # Select the game and click on '''Settings'''. | |
− | + | # In the '''DLL''' field find <code>D3dHook.dll</code> from the source folder and add it. | |
− | + | # Click on '''Run Program''' or double-click on it. | |
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}} | }} | ||
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− | + | ===[[Special K]]=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Special_K#Windowed|Special K > Windowed]] for instructions.}} | |
− | ===[ | ||
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− | == | + | ==[[Glossary:Mouse locking|Mouse locking]]== |
− | + | {{ii}} ''See the [[Glossary:Mouse locking|glossary page]] for potential workarounds.'' | |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Graphics and video
Resolutions
Video settings
- Field of view (FOV)
- Windowed / borderless fullscreen
- Anisotropic filtering (AF)
- Anti-aliasing (AA)
- High-fidelity upscaling
- Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Frame rate (FPS)
- High dynamic range (HDR)
- Ray tracing (RT)
- Color blind mode
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 10 v1703 ("Creators Update") or later is required for HDR output inside a window
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.
- For games that require launching through Uplay, or Steam, the games need to be started through those programs while having DxWnd open in order for windowed mode to work. You can set DxWnd to run in the system tray on system startup to avoid having to launch it manually.
Using DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Notes
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3D-Analyze
- Includes simple option to force windowed mode.
- DirectX 8.1 and 9.0 supported; compatibility is not well documented.
Using 3D-Analyze[citation needed] |
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D3DWindower
- Allows to store multiple configurations at once.
- Cumbersome to use, has fewer configuration options.
- Not maintained, may not work with some games.
Using D3DWindower[3] |
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Special K
See Special K > Windowed for instructions. |
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Mouse locking
- See the glossary page for potential workarounds.