Many Windows 11 users have reported experiencing lower frame rates and frame drops while running apps in full-screen mode. Although there could be many reasons for frame drops, on Windows 11, it was usually the Full-Screen optimization option that was the culprit.
Hence, if you are experiencing frame drops or app crashes in full-screen mode on Windows 11, you may want to disable the full-screen optimization feature. Here’s how you can disable it.
1. Enable/Disable Fullscreen Optimizations for specific apps
1. Right-click on the desktop shortcut for the program you want to fix and select Properties.
2. Switch to the Compatibility tab.
3. On the Compatibility tab, check the option Disable fullscreen optimizations.
4. Once done, click Apply and then OK.
5. If you wish to enable the feature again, simply uncheck the Disable Fullscreen optimizations option in Step 3.
2. Disable Fullscreen optimizations for Specific apps for all users
If you want to disable Fullscreen optimizations for specific apps for all users, you need to follow the steps shared below.
1. Right-click on the program executable file or the desktop icon and select Properties.
2. On the App Properties page, switch to the Compatibility tab.
3. At the bottom, click on Change settings for all users.
4. On the next Window, check the Disable fullscreen optimizations option.
5. Once done, click on the Apply button, then on the Ok.
So, these are the two best methods to disable fullscreen optimizations for apps and games on Windows 11. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends as well. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.
