I restarted my computer and suddenly all my games ran at low fps

Question

I restarted my computer and suddenly all my games ran at low fps

Anonymous

i was playing risk of rain 2 with probably too many mods, so the game wouldnt start. thats not super relevant, but when i restarted my computer (while risk of rain 2 was still trying and failing to load) thats where it started. first, the scale was on the 125% Recommended option, so i changed to back to 100%. then i noticed all my games, from risk of rain 2 to the Minecraft launcher (and probably the game too) to Super Auto Pets, all of them ran at like 20 fps. i checked task manager and nothing unusual was there. same thing when i launched the games, they took about the normal amount of memory while running. the whole computer seems normal until i open up a video game specifically. steam and my browser both run fine. even when the game is launched, my computer isnt laggy outside of the game. i looked up how to turn off integrated graphics, and turning it off increased the fps slightly.

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

Answer accepted by question author

Anonymous

Hello, eno111

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. I understand how frustrating it is when your game suddenly runs at low FPS after your computer restarts. I will give you some general steps to troubleshoot some issues first, and you can report back after that.

Update your graphics card driver:

Press Windows key + X, then select Device Manager.

Double-click "Display adapters" to expand it, then right-click your graphics card.

Select the "Update driver" option, then select "Search automatically for drivers."

Outdated or faulty drivers can cause low FPS.

You can also go to the graphics card brand's website to download the latest drivers directly.

Disable fast startup:

Fast startup can sometimes affect game performance until you restart your computer.

To disable it, go to Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power button does.

Click "Change settings that are currently unavailable" and uncheck "Turn on fast startup."

Save changes and restart your computer.

Adjust power options:

Go to Control Panel > Power Options.

Select "High performance" or "Balanced" mode.

Make sure your computer is not set to power saving mode, which may limit performance.

Clean boot:

In order to check for interference from third-party software, you can run a game in clean boot mode to see if this problem occurs. You can refer to the following link to perform a clean boot:

How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support

Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background service is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.

These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by step so that it will help you get back on track.

Best regards

Bobhe | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

0 comments

2 additional answers

Answer 1

Hi,eno111

Thank you for your response.

Great! I am glad that I could successfully solve your problem. To help other customers who may be facing the same issue, please click ‘Yes’ underneath the post that had the solution for you. This highlights the information for other customers. Thanks for your cooperation.

Best regards

Bobhe | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

Anonymous

Thank you so much! Your first solution solved my problem completely and saved me even more time that i can now spend sleeping.

0 comments

Share via

I restarted my computer and suddenly all my games ran at low fps

2 additional answers