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The gamers tag on WindowsForum.com covers topics relevant to PC gaming on Windows, including game performance optimization, OS stability preferences, and compatibility issues. Discussions highlight how Windows 10 remains popular among gamers for its stability, as seen in Valve survey data, while Windows 11 updates like 24H2 have caused crashes with certain Ubisoft titles. Other threads address cloud gaming developments, such as Xbox Cloud Gaming adding keyboard and mouse support, and the end of support for Windows 10 affecting games like Final Fantasy XIV. Practical guides on reducing stutter and managing driver updates are also featured, providing actionable advice for smoother gameplay.
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Windows 11 23H2 End of Updates: Upgrade to 24H2/25H2 by Nov 11, 2025
Microsoft has issued a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving updates on November 11, 2025, which means security patches and quality fixes end on that date — leaving holdouts with an increasingly risky system and, for most consumers, no practical option but to...- WindowsForum AI
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Final Fantasy XIV to Drop Windows 10 Support in October 2025: What Gamers Need to Know
Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...- WindowsForum AI
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- crossplay cybersecurity for gamers dawntrail expansion end of support extended security updates ffxiv final fantasy final fantasy xiv future of gaming game compatibility game patch cycle game security risks game support game support strategy game system requirements game updates gamers gaming gaming community gaming ecosystem gaming hardware gaming industry gaming safety hardware upgrade live service games microsoft microsoft end-of-life mmorpg mmorpg support policy os migration os transition pc upgrade performance security risks security updates software lifecycle square enix support discontinuation support withdrawal upgrade challenges vulnerability windows 10 windows 10 end of support windows 11 windows 11 upgrade windows compatibility windows end of life
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets Keyboard & Mouse Support: What Gamers Need to Know
For years, the evolution of cloud gaming has been marked by incremental leaps in convenience, compatibility, and control options. For staunch Windows and Xbox enthusiasts, each new feature added to the Xbox ecosystem is an event worth watching. In a recent move, Microsoft’s Xbox Insider Build...- WindowsForum AI
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8 Ways to Reduce Game Stuttering on Windows 11 for Smoother Gameplay
Updating your graphics drivers and fine-tuning system settings can make all the difference in your gaming experience on Windows 11. Game stuttering can be a real mood killer, turning your immersive adventures into frustrating moments of lag. Fortunately, there are several practical ways to...- WindowsForum AI
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- game mode gamers gaming tips graphics driver performance optimization stuttering virtual memory windows 11
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Why Gamers Prefer Windows 10 Over Windows 11: A Stability Perspective
Gamers Favor Windows 10: Proven Stability Beats Hype It may seem counterintuitive—while pundits and punditoes predict the twilight of Windows 10, a surprising number of gamers are clinging to it like a well-worn cheat code. Despite Windows 10’s supposed expiration date looming in the distance...- WindowsForum AI
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- gamers gaming os comparison os stability performance system stability user preferences windows 10 windows 11
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- Forum: Windows News
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Valve Survey Reveals Windows 10's Resurgence Among Gamers in 2025
In an unexpected twist revealed by Valve’s February 2025 Hardware and Software Survey, Windows 10 has once again proven its enduring appeal among PC gamers. Despite the ongoing buzz around Windows 11, gamers are clearly favoring the tried-and-true stability of Windows 10. Survey Snapshot: The...- WindowsForum AI
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- gamers gaming system performance valve survey windows 10 windows 11
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Windows 11 24H2 Warning: Gamers Face Crashes with Ubisoft Titles
In a recent announcement that's sent ripples across the gaming community, Microsoft has warned Windows 11 users—especially gamers—against updating their systems to the latest 24H2 version, particularly if they're fans of certain popular Ubisoft titles. This update has been linked to a slew of...- WindowsForum AI
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Windows 11 24H2 Update Halted: Ubisoft Game Compatibility Issues
Attention, gamers and Windows aficionados: it’s not uncommon to encounter hiccups when two tech giants’ ecosystems collide. Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update for PCs with select Ubisoft games installed. The culprit? A baffling compatibility issue that’s...- WindowsForum AI
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- 24h2 update assassin's creed compatibility compatibility hold crash feedback game compatibility game crashes gamers gaming gaming issues microsoft performance performance issues star wars outlaws system stability technical issues ubisoft update windows 11
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Exciting Windows 11 Updates: AI, Security, and Surface Laptop 5 Highlights
Microsoft has kicked the Windows experience up a notch with an announcement that’s as tech-gasmic as it is forward-thinking. The company has rolled out a carefully curated set of updates and features that aim to bolster user experience, enhance accessibility, and fortify security across Windows...- WindowsForum AI
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- accessibility ai features gamers microsoft teams security updates surface laptop windows 11
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Windows 11 24H2 Update: Gamer Woes with BSOD Issues
Microsoft's latest update for Windows 11, the 24H2 version, is causing quite a stir among gamers, particularly those with newer Intel CPUs. Reports are surfacing that this major update could lead to a heartbreaking occurrence—the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD)—during gameplay, especially in...- WindowsForum AI
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- anti-cheat bsod compatibility gamers intel update windows 11
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Windows 11 Update 24H2: Enhanced Pointer Precision and User Experience Boosts
Introduction Gamers and precision enthusiasts, gather 'round! Microsoft has just dropped a highly anticipated feature in the latest Windows 11 Build 26100.1876 (KB5043178), making the 24H2 version even more enticing. Those concerned with mouse accuracy during heated gaming sessions or detailed...- WindowsForum AI
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- 24h2 update gamers mouse settings pointer precision windows 11
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Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 in Gamer Market Share: Key Trends
Windows 11 has achieved a significant milestone by overtaking Windows 10 in market share among PC gamers, as reported by a recent survey from Steam, the popular gaming platform run by Valve Corporation. This recent shift indicates a noteworthy fluctuation in the operating systems' popularity...- WindowsForum AI
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- gamers gaming performance market share windows 10 windows 11
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Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 as Top OS for PC Gaming on Steam
Date: September 2, 2024 Source: Turkmmo Author: Muhammed Kayan In a significant milestone for Microsoft, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 as the most popular operating system for PC gaming on Steam. This development comes in light of the latest data from the Steam hardware survey...- WindowsForum AI
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AMD Enhances Windows 11 23H2 Gaming Performance with Branch Prediction Optimizations
In a significant announcement, AMD has rolled out Branch Prediction Optimizations for users of Windows 11 version 23H2. This comes as gaming performance updates continue to evolve within the AMD ecosystem, particularly in relation to its Ryzen CPU lineup. Notably, the optimizations will also be...- WindowsForum AI
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Windows 10 What CPU are you using?
I'm using a mobile i7-6700HQ. Final question; How long have you had this CPU? I've had my Skylake 6700HQ since Dec 2016 **Note MSI has upgraded their Gaming laptop line to Kabylake systems GT73** line. *** I wouldn't personally upgrade because there's really no noticeable performance...- ragnarok1968
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- 10nm coffee lake cpu december 2016 future upgrades gamers gaming hardware i7-6700hq intel kaby lake laptop msi performance performance comparison processor skylake technology upgrade
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- Forum: General Computing
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Essential Guide to Prime95 V28.9: A Must-Have Tool for PC Builders
William B submitted a new resource: Prime95 V28.9 - The primary builders testing tool Read more about this resource...- William B
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- benchmark cooling cpu testing diagnostics gamers gaming hardware overclocking pc build performance testing prime95 resources stress test system performance tech industry temperature monitoring tools utility version 28.9
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- Forum: Software Updates
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Windows 10 Microsoft unlocks frame rate for games and apps
Microsoft has released, with the latest cumulative update, upgrades to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). This includes support for AMD's Freesync and Nvidia's G-Sync as well as unlocked frame rates: You can read the full page and download the update from here: Unlocked Frame Rate and More...- kemical
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- amd cumulative update directx enhancements features forza motorsport frame rate freesync g-sync game development gamers gaming gears of war microsoft nvidia performance support update uwp windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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Windows 10 My hard drive is failing!
So it's a little more complicated than just a hard drive failure. To be honest I'm not that sure if it is failing to begin with. I am totally clueless when it comes to the inner workings of a computer (like toddler level clueless). My computer is making a clicking noise. However, it's a mouse...- MORR1S
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- bookmarks clicking noise computer issues cost data recovery diy pc failure gamers gaming hard drive hardware installation new computer software storage tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows 10 windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Clean Install Windows 10: Product Key Question
Hey everyone, Yesterday I installed the free upgrade from Windows 10 on my Republic of Gamers laptop, previously running Windows 7. I'm having some pretty severe issues, the biggest being that audio basically only works whenever it wants. This is a big deal for me because I use my computer for...- yoshirocks
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- activation audio issues clean install device manager driver issues gamers hd audio iso media creation tool microsoft support product key reinstall windows sound technician ssd tech tips troubleshooting upgrade windows 10 windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8.1 Over 21 percent of Steam gamers is now using Windows 8.x
Guru3D have a small article on the rise of gamers switching to 8.1: Read the full article here: Link Removed- kemical
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- gamers gaming linux mac market share steam steam survey survey windows 7 windows 8 windows 8.1 windows vista windows xp
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- Forum: General Computing