Have you ever wanted to play your Steam games in a windowed mode? If so, then this article is for you! In this guide, we’ll be discussing the benefits and how-to of launching your games in Windowed Mode. By the end of it, you’ll be able to launch your games in Windowed Mode at will!
What is Windowed Mode?
Windowed Mode is a type of display mode that shows the game in a window on your computer. With Windowed Mode, you can set up multiple windows to view different parts of the game. It’s an option that’s available on all Windows operating systems.
If you don’t have Windowed Mode enabled by default, then it will be necessary to change your settings in order to use it.
How to launch your games in Windowed Mode
First, make sure you have the game that you want to launch open in a window. Then, just follow these steps to launch it in Windowed Mode:
-First of all, click on the Window button located on the top left side of your screen.
-Now, type in the name of your game into the search bar up top. When you do so, Steam should automatically find and open your game for you to launch it in Windowed Mode.
-Once done, just click on Launch as Windowed Game from the dropdown menu that appears.
Benefits of using Windowed Mode
There are many benefits of using Windowed Mode. First, it is important to note that Windowed Mode doesn’t use a resolution or refresh rate while in use. It will only use the native resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. This means you can play at the native resolution of your monitor without any lag or slow down.
Another benefit is that it doesn’t require an extra monitor for the game to be able to run in a windowed mode. The game can still be played even if your main monitor is turned off. This makes Windowed Mode perfect for watching movies or streaming videos on Twitch with minimal interruptions.
As previously noted, one of the biggest benefits of using Windowed Mod is not having any lag when playing games in it. You won’t have to worry about lagging or slow downs because you’re not running your game at a higher resolution than your native one.
FAQs
Q: How do I launch my Steam games in Windowed Mode?
A: Right click on your game, go to Properties, and then go to the Compatibility tab. On the Compatibility tab, you will see an option for “Run this program in a window.” If that doesn’t work, you will have to install a compatibility layer.
Conclusion
Steam has a lot of great features for gamers to enjoy, but it’s not for everyone. We know how tedious it can be to switch between windows, so we’ve created a guide to launching your games in Windowed Mode.
