Can't find allow to run in background setting anywhere | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

unkempt herald Aug 28, 2023, 1:17 PM

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Hey,

I encoutered a little problem, I play Sea of Thieves and the game disconnects me, because it can't runt in the background, it is disabled by UWP.
I have a laptop, Acer Nitro 5 with win 11, any help please?

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Nothing here and here

young charm Aug 28, 2023, 1:41 PM

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Windows apps suspend when in the background. There is no fix.

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This happens for Minecraft, Forza, Halo MCC, and many other games that deploy as 'apps'.

unkempt herald Aug 28, 2023, 1:44 PM

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young charm Windows apps suspend when in the background. There is no fix.

But it was not happening to me before and now I can't play, because it disconnects me with every alttab

young charm Aug 28, 2023, 1:45 PM

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Yeah that's just windows for you my friend

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Even happens on windows 10

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My recommendation is to buy all your games on steam if you can

oblique wolf Aug 28, 2023, 1:46 PM

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Get wintoys from the Microsoft store and check if background apps are allowed. If not, flick the switch and you should be good to go

unkempt herald Aug 28, 2023, 1:46 PM

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But why did it work for like a week and then suddenly not

unkempt herald Aug 28, 2023, 1:47 PM

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oblique wolf Get wintoys from the Microsoft store and check if background apps are allowed. I...

I'll try, thanks

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I hope it works, I unistalled it before, so I hope it will work after, thank u so much

#Can't find allow to run in background setting anywhere