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How to Disable Game Mode on Windows 10 and 11

Last updated on Sep 02, 2026

Game Mode aims to optimize your PC for gaming, but in some cases it can cause performance issues. The steps are the same on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

  1. Open Settings

    Press Win + I.

  2. Go to Game Mode

    Select Gaming, then Game Mode.

  3. Turn off the Game Mode switch

    Set the Game Mode toggle to Off.

    Game Mode page on Windows 10 (Settings → Gaming → Game Mode)

    Game Mode toggle on Windows 11

Success: Game Mode is now disabled. To turn it back on, follow the same steps and set the toggle to On.