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Avast Antivirus has introduced a great feature for PC gamers which is called Game Mode. Game Mode will adjust your system settings and disable any unnecessary apps from running in the background. This helps you to improve the performance of your PC while you are playing a game. This How.com.vn will teach you how to activate Game Mode in Avast Antivirus.
Steps
1Launch Avast Antivirus. This app's icon looks like lower-case "a" with an orange background. If you can't find the app, search for "avast" in the Start menu.
2Click on Performance. You can find it on the left side menu. When you click on it, you will see some new options appear.Advertisement
3Select Game Mode. This is the third option of the new menu. Game Mode is only supported on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10.
4Add your game to Game Mode. Click on the ⊕ Add a game button. A list will appear there.
5Select your game. If you can't find your game on the list, click on the SELECT GAME PATH button and select the .exe file of your game. (e.g: F:\Pro Evolution Soccer 2016\PES2016.exe)
6Save your settings. Ensure Activate Game Mode on launch is enabled and hit the SAVE button. Now Game Mode will automatically run when you launch the game. Done!Advertisement
Community Q&A
- QuestionIs "Game Mode" the same as the "Do Not Disturb Mode"?
Belle K.Top AnswererUsing this feature, you can temporarily disable Windows notifications and Avast pop-ups, notifications, and scheduled scans. So yes, since it disables notifications.
Tips
- Using this feature, you can temporarily disable Windows notifications and Avast pop-ups, notifications, and scheduled scans. Also, it prioritizes CPU to focus on your game.Thanks
- Game Mode temporarily prevents Windows from performing updates when you playing the game.Thanks
- To remove a game from Game Mode feature, just go to Game Mode tab and click on the game which you want to remove and click on the Remove button. Also, hit the Yes button to confirm your action.Thanks
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