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# Extract '''D3DWindower''' anywhere, then run <code>D3DWindower.exe</code>
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# Click the third button '''Add Program''', select the game's executable, go to '''Program Options''' (the gear icon).
 
# Click the third button '''Add Program''', select the game's executable, go to '''Program Options''' (the gear icon).
 
# In the '''DLL''' field find <code>D3dHook.dll</code> from the source folder and add it.
 
# In the '''DLL''' field find <code>D3dHook.dll</code> from the source folder and add it.
# Set your desired resolution.
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# Use the fifth button, '''Run Program''' to start the game, or double click on it.  
# Use the fifth button, '''Run Program''' to start a game, or double click on it.  
 
  
 
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Key points

Often toggled with Alt+ Enter but for many games it has to be enabled manually.
Easy multi-tasking.
Can usually be modified to work as a borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
Some games do not have a native windowed mode.

Windows

Great for older games which have no native windowed mode support such as the Black & White series.

3DAnalyze

3DAnalyze has many features alongside a forced windowed mode.
Instructions

D3DLookingGlass

D3DWindower

D3DWindower has to be run with admin rights on. See Windows compatibility mode.
Allows to have and use multiple configurations at once.
Instructions

DxWnd

Great for Win95/98 like games such as StarCraft, Diablo and Quake. Many presets are already included.
DxWnd will automatically apply any configurations while open, by simply opening the desired game.
Slightly unintuitive interface, the in-game performance might get worse.


Mouse locking

Certain games do not lock the mouse inside the actual window, this can result into some rather annoying behaviour on multiple screens.

Borderless Gaming

Open source and simple to use application.
Dynamic, adapts easily when switching to a different resolution on another monitor.
Allows the taskbar to be hidden while also being on top.
Allows games to lock the mouse to the current window.

Clip Cursor

Cursor Lock

References