Windows 11 auto hdr

Get brighter lights and more vibrant colours in almost any game Windows 11 may not be an essential upgrade yet, but its Auto HDR feature is mightily impressive: in games that don’t support HDR (high dynamic range) natively, it can apply similar brightness-boosting, colour-emboldening effects. There’s no performance loss, so if you’ve going to upgrade to Windows 11 on your gaming rig, it’s worth giving Auto HDR a try – and this guide will show you how to enable it.Watch on YouTubeThe first thing you’ll need is an HDR-compatible monitor. Yes, Auto HDR is all about making HDR’s vivid-isation effect more accessible, but you’ll still need a display that can output the brightness levels required to make a visible difference. Auto HDR is tied into the general system HDR settings in Windows 11, meaning it can detect whether you have an HDR monitor or not – and if not, you can't so much as attempt to enable Auto HDR. Our best gaming monitors list includes a few HDR-ready models, including some relatively affordable ones.With an appropriate monitor and Windows 11 installed, you should be good to go. There are two methods for enabling Auto HDR, one through Windows’ settings and one through the Xbox Game Bar, so read on for step-by-step-guides to both. How to enable Auto HDR using Windows 11 settingsStep 1: Right click anywhere on the desktop (anywhere except on an icon or shortcut, obviously) and click on Display settings. You could also open up Windows 11's settings through the Start menu search bar, but this is quicker.Step 2: Assuming, again, that your monitor supports HDR, there should be a Use HDR section in the Display settings menu. To the right, click to ‘Off’ toggle to enable HDR support in general, the click anywhere within the Use HDR section to open the HDR submenu. You can skip this step if you already had HDR turned on.Step 3: Scroll down to the Auto HDR section and hit the ‘Off’ toggle to enable it. And there you have it: Windows 11 will automatically apply Auto HDR to previously non-HDR games

In the ever-evolving saga of Windows 11, Microsoft seems to have hit another roadblock, and this one's squarely aimed at its gamer base. The new Windows 11 24H2 update, a version sporting numerous upgrades and refinements, has unexpectedly turned into a nightmare for those enjoying the OS's much-touted Auto HDR feature. Here's the scoop on what’s happening, why it matters to you, and what you can do about it.What Happened?​Microsoft recently revealed in a support document that an issue with Auto HDR—a feature designed to up-convert SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) content to HDR (High Dynamic Range)—is causing significant problems. Auto HDR, a favorite among gamers for enhancing visual quality, appears to sometimes display inaccurate colors or, even worse, make games crash or freeze altogether. It's like a shiny sports car with an engine that goes kaput occasionally (and right when you’re on a winning streak).To mitigate the issue, Microsoft has applied a "compatibility hold." This essentially puts a pause on the 24H2 update rollout for any systems with Auto HDR enabled in the Windows Update channel. If you’re thinking, “Oh, I’ll just bypass this,” Microsoft warns against manually forcing the update through workarounds like the Installation Assistant or a media creation tool. Doing so might land you knee-deep in a pool of game-breaking bugs.Why Does This Matter?​This is not an isolated incident. Windows 11 updates have faced their fair share of compatibility issues, especially in the gaming sector. The current block is yet another feather in a cap filled with notorious bugs like:Easy Anti-Cheat Blue Screen of Death: Earlier in October 2024, the anti-cheat software that protects multiplayer games triggered BSOD errors after the 24H2 update.Crash-Happy Ubisoft Games: Fans of Ubisoft titles had some of their beloved games refusing to play nice with 24H2, demanding patches to restore compatibility. Not all games are fixed as of this writing.Asphalt 8 and Friends Stalling: Yet another persistent issue where newer updates caused classic games like Asphalt 8 to hang, leaving players stranded right before achieving glory.Gaming on Windows 11, which promised to elevate user experience through features like DirectStorage, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto HDR, currently feels like navigating a shiny, bumpy road riddled with technical gotchas.Breaking Down the Auto HDR Feature and Its Breakdown​Auto HDR is a cornerstone gaming feature in Windows 11, aimed at delivering enhanced visuals by automatically applying HDR to non-HDR games. It works by converting SDR

Em toda a história da NVIDIA, sempre oferecemos suporte aos novos sistemas operacionais Windows com drivers dedicados a partir do lançamento, garantindo que nossos clientes aproveitem um desempenho otimizado e tenham acesso aos recursos mais atuais do Windows. Hoje, disponibilizamos os drivers Game Ready e NVIDIA Studio para o lançamento oficial do Windows 11, em 5 de outubro, mas já oferecemos suporte a builds provisórias do Windows 11 com drivers certificados pelo WHQL desde junho. Os gamers com placas de vídeo e notebooks GeForce RTX terão suporte total para o DirectX 12 Ultimate, e os usuários de monitores G-SYNC HDR poderão aprimorar as configurações de games em SDR com o Auto HDR da Microsoft. Além disso, as placas vídeo RTX já vêm com suporte para o DirectStorage. Criadores e trabalhadores em geral poderão organizar e gerenciar seus desktops de novas maneiras com ferramentas de snap, funcionalidade aprimorada para vários monitores e suporte avançado para telas touchscreen, controles de voz e dispositivos com entrada para caneta touch. Graças a atualizações menos óbvias do Windows 11, profissionais que contam com chamadas de áudio e vídeo aproveitarão inúmeras melhorias, como a integração com Microsoft Teams e aprimoramentos no NVIDIA Broadcast. Além disso, estudantes das áreas de ciências, tecnologia, engenharia e matemática (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) poderão acessar a plataforma de software de AI líder da NVIDIA diretamente no PC Windows 11. A CUDA no Subsistema do Windows para Linux (WSL - Windows Subsystem for Linux) permite que os estudantes executem AI acelerada por placa de vídeo usando diversos frameworks e aplicações. Os Games Ficam Melhores O Windows 11 incorpora os principais recursos de games diretamente no PC, oferecendo uma experiência superior. E, com o lançamento do novo driver Game Ready, as placas de vídeo GeForce RTX já têm suporte para todos esses recursos a partir do primeiro dia. DirectX 12 Ultimate: O DirectX 12 Ultimate traz várias inovações de renderização para gráficos RTX, como Ray Tracing, shading de taxa variável, sampler feedback e shaders de malha, ajudando os desenvolvedores a criar mundos maiores e melhores com desempenho mais rápido. Auto HDR: A maioria dos games é executada no padrão Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). O Auto HDR analisa o conteúdo do game e o converte em HDR (High Dynamic Range), reforçando a vivacidade de luzes brilhantes, deixando os tons escuros mais nítidos e, de modo geral, destacando os detalhes das cenas, o que aumenta o realismo e a precisão das cores. Se você joga em um monitor G-SYNC ULTIMATE ou em um monitor G-SYNC compatível com HDR, seu gameplay será automaticamente aprimorado nos games em SDR com DirectX 11 e DirectX 12. Fonte: Microsoft A implementação nativa e otimizada para HDR em Gears 5 é fantástica, o que faz do jogo um exemplo perfeito para fins de demonstração. Embora o HDR implementado de modo nativo pelo estúdio de games ofereça a melhor experiência de qualidade, no caso de games que não têm implementação nativa, o Auto HDR ainda garante uma experiência

For as long as the option is switched on. A flick of the switch, and all your games will get HDR. Or the next best thing.How to enable Auto HDR using Xbox Game BarStep 1: Press the Windows key + G at the same time to open the Game Bar. You can do this anywhere, any time, including if you’re not actually playing a game. Presumably “Xbox Game and Everyone Else Bar” didn’t focus test as well. Anyhow, click on the cog icon in the central bar to open Settings. Right a bit. Bit more. There you go.Step 2: Click the Gaming features tab on the left, and make sure both the “Use HDR with compatible displays” box and the “Use Auto HDR with supported games” box are checked. This method also lets you check whether HDR is working in games with native support.Step 3: Optionally, you can click Adjust HDR Intensity and use the slider to make the image brighter or darker. I found the degree to which this makes a difference varies from game to game, but you can see any changes in real time as you move the slider, so just find your desired level of intensity and click Done to apply. Unlike the checkboxes, you need to be running a game to adjust intensity, though it's best to adjust on a per-game basis anyway.If you want to leave HDR on but switch Auto HDR off – for example, when you’re playing a game that supports HDR natively – this is perhaps the fastest and easiest way to do it. You can also completely disable, and re-enable, HDR through a simple keyboard shortcut: Windows key + Alt + B. Pressing all three together will immediately toggle HDR on or off, including Auto HDR. There’s no such shortcut to do this for Auto HDR specifically, but it might be handy if you want to see the difference Auto HDR makes by instantly switching back and forth between it and the original, non-HDR image.If you decide to uninstall Windows 11 and go back to Windows 10, you can roll

Still recommended to use it even if everything looks fine to you once HDR is enabled. HOW DO YOU CALIBRATE THE HDR PROFILE OF YOUR MONITOR? Caution: It is recommended that you calibrate the monitor after it has been turned on and operating for at least 15 minutes.In addition to checking the "Use HDR" box, you can also click on the bar itself (see the bar marked with an arrow in the screenshot above). This will take you to the HDR Settings submenu, where you can further tweak the HDR settings in Windows 11. The most important thing here is the setting called "HDR Display Calibration". Clicking on this will take you to the Microsoft Store to download an additional application called "Windows HDR Calibration". Click on the Get button to install it, then open it. Use the application by clicking "Get Started" to perform the HDR calibration process. Be sure to follow each step as described. When you complete the process, the application will create a new profile for your monitor using your calibrated settings for HDR. If you decide to turn HDR off, Windows and your monitor will revert to their default color profile. AUTO HDR FOR SDR CONTENT If HDR is enabled and you open a supported game that only uses SDR, Windows will ask if you want to enable Auto HDR. This setting is also located in the HDR Settings submenu. You can leave it on or turn it off, depending on whether you like the way Auto HDR makes your SDR games look. In our experience, it is worth leaving it on. Most games look better. There we have it, folks. With a few clicks, you can enable HDR mode for your XENEON OLED monitor and enjoy HDR content on it. Once you experience HDR, we are sure you will like it as much as we do.