Overwatch always opens in windowed mode?

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In the settings I change it to fullscreen but everytime I start the game it still defaults to open in windowed anyways. Is there some way to change that?



Best Answer

Seems overwatch doesnt like other programs with overlays, programs that always makes me enter in windows mode

1) Teamviewer 2) MSI Gaming app 3) Mumble overlay

There might be others, but try to check if any running programs have overlays.




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How do I fix Overwatch in windowed mode?

Change the very bottom setting in the video settings section of the file. Change the value of WindowMode = \u201c1\u201d to WindowMode = \u201c0\u201d Yours is most likely set as a ''1'' then save and exit.

How do I switch to fullscreen on Overwatch?

When that happened temporarily lower Windows resolution has helped.
  • Right click on the desktop.
  • Selective Display Settings.
  • For Windows 10 click on Advanced Display Settings.
  • Lower the resolution and click Apply.
  • Launch Overwatch and change to fullscreen.


  • How do I make full screen Overwatch shortcut?

    Alt+Enter. It is also the shortcut key to toggle between windowed and fullscreen in most games, not just Overwatch.

    Why is my game in windowed mode?

    The game is currently in Windowed mode because there is NO check mark in the "Full Screen" option. If you want to play the game in Full Screen mode, simply place a check mark in the "Full Screen" box and click on the OK button.



    How to get Overwatch to launch in Fullscreen everytime!




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