Windows 10 fails to switch between Desktop and games running in fullscreen.
I play games on fullscreen, like Overwatch. Between matches I alt-tab to my desktop to browse reddit...etc. Then when the new map loads I switch back to Overwatch to participate in the next match.
About a month ago I noticed switching from Desktop to Overwatch will go to a black screen then kick me back to the Desktop. It started out about 1/10 times. Now I have to try 5-7 times to switch back to the game to get the game to actually come back up. This is not specific to Overwatch. It happens with Fallout 4 and The Witcher 3 as well, any game I run in fullscreen.
This failed switching never happens switching from Fullscreen Game to Desktop. Just Desktop to Fullscreen Game.
I've got Windows fully up to date on updates. I'm running an core i5 2500k with 1050ti 4GB, 8GB RAM.
Posted Jun 15, 2018, 7:51 PM UTC
Have you tried Windowed Full screen or borderless window?
Yes, those do work properly. But I'm told it's not optimal to play online shooters in borderless window mode. Something about input lag on the mouse.
i play it just fine. Make sure in your mouse options you disable enhance pointer precision