10. Overlay
Here’s a guide to disable overlays from various applications like Discord or other software that could cause crashes during gameplay or interfere with applications.
1. Disable Discord Overlay
Discord's in-game overlay is a common cause of crashes or performance issues in certain games.
Steps to Disable Discord Overlay:
Open Discord.
Click on the User Settings icon (gear icon) in the bottom-left corner next to your username.
In the left-hand menu, under App Settings, select Game Overlay.
Toggle off Enable in-game overlay.
To disable the overlay for specific games:
Go to Activity Status in the same menu.
Find the game in the list, and toggle off the Overlay switch next to the game.
2. Disable Steam Overlay (optional)
The Steam overlay can also cause crashes or performance issues, especially in some older games.
Steps to Disable Steam Overlay:
Open Steam.
Click on Steam in the top-left corner and select Settings.
Go to the In-Game tab.
Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.
To disable the overlay for specific games:
Go to your Library.
Right-click the game, select Properties.
In the General tab, uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.
3. Disable Overlays from Other Applications
Some other applications may have overlays, such as MSI Afterburner, Overwolf, or Razer Cortex. Each will have its own method of disabling overlays.
General Steps to Disable Other Overlays:
Open the application causing the overlay (e.g., MSI Afterburner, Overwolf, Razer Cortex).
Go to Settings or Preferences.
Look for Overlay or In-Game Overlay options.
Disable the overlay feature.
If the application allows disabling overlays for specific games, you can do so in a similar way to Discord or Steam.
Conclusion:
Disabling overlays is often a good troubleshooting step to prevent crashes and performance issues, especially during gaming with cheats. Disabling the overlay from various applications should resolve most issues caused by overlay interference.
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