Why Does Valorant Freeze My Computer When I Alt-Tab?

avatarDescribingHail8 months ago
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avatarRequestingFinal6 months ago

Alt-tabbing out of Valorant might be freezing your computer because the game runs in fullscreen mode, which can sometimes cause issues with how resources are managed between the game and your OS. Valorant, being a high-intensity game, requires a lot of your computer's resources. When you alt-tab, it might struggle to reallocate those resources quickly enough, causing a freeze. Try running the game in windowed fullscreen mode instead to see if that helps.

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avatarMuggingCreek6 months ago

Had the same issue! Turned out my graphics drivers were outdated. Updating them fixed the alt-tab freezing. Make sure your system's drivers are up to date!


avatarWarningSquad6 months ago

lol just upgrade ur pc, valorant needs that high-end gear to run smooth, especially when ur multitasking


avatarDisbowelingFeel6 months ago

Might be a RAM issue. Valorant is pretty demanding, and if you're running other stuff in the background, alt-tabbing could push your system over the edge. Try closing unnecessary apps before you game.

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