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{{++}} Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a minor loss in performance.  
 
{{++}} Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a minor loss in performance.  
 
{{--}} AMD/ATI cards only support Crossfire in this mode for games using Mantle.<ref>[https://community.amd.com/thread/180730 Why does CrossFire still not work in windowed mode | Community]</ref>
 
{{--}} AMD/ATI cards only support Crossfire in this mode for games using Mantle.<ref>[https://community.amd.com/thread/180730 Why does CrossFire still not work in windowed mode | Community]</ref>
 
==Basic Instructions==
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# Set the desired game to launch in a '''Windowed''' mode.
 
# Use the appropriate software or solution from the following list depending on the currently used Operating System.
 
}}
 
  
 
==Windows==
 
==Windows==
 
{{++}} Eliminates screen tearing on Windows due to V-Sync being applied over any windows by default.<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/b367a457.aspx Microsoft Developer Network - Double Buffered Graphics]</ref>
 
{{++}} Eliminates screen tearing on Windows due to V-Sync being applied over any windows by default.<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/b367a457.aspx Microsoft Developer Network - Double Buffered Graphics]</ref>
 
{{++}} Keeps custom color profiles in use.  
 
{{++}} Keeps custom color profiles in use.  
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===[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming]===
 
===[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming]===
 
{{ii}} Open source and simple to use application.
 
{{ii}} Open source and simple to use application.
{{++}} Dynamic, adapts easily when switching to a different resolution on another monitor.  
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{{++}} Allows the taskbar to be hidden while also being on top.
{{++}} Allows games to lock the mouse to the current window.
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{{++}} Customizable window size and window bounds per game.
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{{--}} Cannot force windowed mode in games if not natively supported.
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{{--}} Poor compatibility with [[Engine:Unreal Engine 3|Unreal Engine 3]] and [[Engine:GameMaker|GameMaker]] games.
  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Borderless Gaming}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Using Borderless Gaming}}
# Download [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming] and extract it anywhere.
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# Install and run [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming].
# Run the desired game in a '''Windowed''' mode, then {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the Desktop and start Borderless Gaming.
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# Run the game in windowed mode, and switch back to Borderless Gaming.
# Select the game's executable from under the '''Applications''' field, then push the large '''Right Arrow''' icon located at the center.
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# Right-click the game found in the applications list.
 
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# Add to favorites by the window title or binary name.
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Certain games may need to be restarted if the borderless mode isn't working, keep Borderless Gaming open in the background.
 
{{ii}} Certain games might crash if Borderless Gaming is launched while the game is running.
 
}}
 
 
 
====Manually setting a game to a borderless window====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# Download [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming] and extract it anywhere.
 
# Run the desired game in a '''Windowed''' mode, then {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the Desktop and start Borderless Gaming.
 
# Select the game's executable from under the '''Applications''' field, then push the third large button located at the center.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?page_id=582 GeDoSaTo]===
 
===[http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?page_id=582 GeDoSaTo]===
{{ii}} [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] and [[#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] can be used together.  
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{{ii}} Useful for [[Engine:Unreal Engine 3|Unreal Engine 3]] games which [[#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] does not support.
{{++}} Allows games to be downsampled at any resolution.
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{{++}} Can force windowed or borderless mode if games don't offer them.
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{{--}} Only DirectX 9 supported; no DX10, 11, 12 or OpenGL, and no 64-bit games.
 
{{--}} Slightly unintuitive interface.
 
{{--}} Slightly unintuitive interface.
  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|GeDoSaTo}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Using GeDoSaTo}}
# Open '''GeDoSaTo.ini'''.
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# Install and run [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?page_id=582 GeDoSaTo].
# Find the following line, and set it to this value.
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# Edit settings and find the following line in GeDoSaTo.ini. <pre>forceBorderlessFullscreen false</pre>
<pre>
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# Edit the value from "false" to "true" to force this mode.
forceBorderlessFullscreen true
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# Add the game's executable name to the user whitelist.
</pre>
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# Run the game in its normal fullscreen mode as opposed to windowed.
 
}}
 
}}
<!--===[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/7347/? Simple Runtime Window Editor]===
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{{++}} Allows any windows to easily be resized at runtime.
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===[https://github.com/dtgDTGdtg/SRWE/releases Simple Runtime Window Editor]===
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{{++}} Allows manipulating the size, position, and styles of a game's main/child windows.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Simple Runtime Window Editor}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Using SRWE}}
# Download [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/download/1000125595 Simple Runtime Window Editor] and extract it anywhere.
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# Download [https://github.com/dtgDTGdtg/SRWE/releases SRWE] and run it as administrator.
# Run the desired game in a '''Windowed''' mode, then {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the Desktop and start '''SRWE.exe''' as an admin.
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# Run the game in windowed mode, and switch back to SRWE.
# Click the '''Select running Application''' button and find the desired game from the list.
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# Select running application and open the game.
# Push the '''Remove borders''' and '''Fake fullscreen''' buttons.
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# Use the Remove borders and Fake fullscreen buttons.
# Select the '''Save Profile''' button and give the file a name.
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# Save the profile to the same folder as SRWE.
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Keep the profiles along with the main Simple Runtime Window Editor executable in the same folder.
 
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Loading Profiles}}
 
# Launch the desired game, load it through the borderless program as usual, and select it from the checkbox list.
 
# Select the '''Load Profile''' or '''Recent Profiles''' button in order to quickly apply any saved changes.
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If the monitor's resolution is changed the profile needs to be updated accordingly.
 
}}-->
 
  
 
==[http://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]==
 
==[http://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]==
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} AutoHotkey scripts can be placed in the [[Add instructions here|Startup]] folder in order to be executed automatically.
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{{ii}} AutoHotkey scripts can be placed in the Startup folder in order to be executed automatically.
 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Push {{key|F12}} while in a game in order to activate the script.
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Push {{key|F12}} while in a game in order to activate the script.
 
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{{cleanup|For AutoHotkey only. Unclear functionality, not properly tested}}
 
  
 
====Fullscreen Toggle Script (Hidden Taskbar)====
 
====Fullscreen Toggle Script (Hidden Taskbar)====

Revision as of 16:52, 21 October 2016

For a list of games, see List of games that support borderless fullscreen windowed.


Key points

A borderless mode is a Windowed mode with no borders. Set the desired game to run in a Windowed mode first before applying a borderless mode.
Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a minor loss in performance.
AMD/ATI cards only support Crossfire in this mode for games using Mantle.[1]

Windows

Eliminates screen tearing on Windows due to V-Sync being applied over any windows by default.[2]
Keeps custom color profiles in use.

Borderless Gaming

Open source and simple to use application.
Allows the taskbar to be hidden while also being on top.
Customizable window size and window bounds per game.
Cannot force windowed mode in games if not natively supported.
Poor compatibility with Unreal Engine 3 and GameMaker games.
Instructions

GeDoSaTo

Useful for Unreal Engine 3 games which Borderless Gaming does not support.
Can force windowed or borderless mode if games don't offer them.
Only DirectX 9 supported; no DX10, 11, 12 or OpenGL, and no 64-bit games.
Slightly unintuitive interface.
Instructions

Simple Runtime Window Editor

Allows manipulating the size, position, and styles of a game's main/child windows.
Instructions

AutoHotkey

Games utilizing PunkBuster as an anti-cheat measure may mistakenly treat AutoHotkey as a cheat.

Saving and running AutoHotkey scripts

Instructions

Fullscreen Toggle Script

This script will remove any borders and center the currently active window on the primary monitor by pushing F12.
Instructions

Fullscreen Toggle Script (Hidden Taskbar)

This script will toggle between fullscreen and windowed modes when pressing F12 as well as hiding the taskbar on the fullscreen mode.
Instructions

Multiple monitors script

Someone needs to check whenever this explanation for the script is correct or if 0, 0, and A_ScreenWidth/Height mean that the script automatically detects the user's resolution.
This is a snippet from the Fullscreen toggle script.
Instructions

Linux

Most Linux window managers allow fullscreen applications to natively run under a borderless mode by default.

Another tip that exclusively works on Linux is running your game in a separate X server instance. This allows you to switch between your game and your desktop using Ctrl+Alt+F7 and Ctrl+Alt+F8 (buttons may differ, may be F1 through F12) and it increases performance and stability. To do this, edit the launch options for your game on Steam as follows:

Instructions

Improved tiling windows manager

Instructions

Engines

Source

Instructions

Unity

Instructions

Windows troubleshooting

Game crashes on startup

Certain borderless applications have to be started before the game itself and not while the game is running.

Window constantly resizes itself

After applying the borderless mode simply restart the game itself, while keeping the borderless application open.


References