Avast Game Mode is a function that disables specific aspects of the antivirus software to enhance performance and free up system resources while playing games. It can detect and optimize the games you play automatically. It is customizable, meaning you can add specific games to its « whitelist » to ensure that they are always receiving the resources they require.
The game mode optimizes PC settings and disables background processes, blocks notifications from Avast, Windows, and pauses Windows Updates so that you can play for hours. It also makes use of CPU resources and maximizes their use to provide you with the best gaming experience.
Unlike traditional antivirus software, Avast Game Mode is specifically made for gamers and offers gamers with a more enjoyable gaming experience. Its intelligent system detects when games are being played and shuts down resource-intensive tasks such as updates or scans to minimize interference. This allows the computer to allocate more resources to your game, which results in faster loading times and enhanced gaming.
The game mode is available as a part of Avast software which can be enabled or disabled via its user interface. It can be accessed by visiting the User Interface Settings menu and then selecting ‘Components’ and checking or unchecking the box next to « Game Mode’. Even if you turn off Avast’s Game Mode, the real-time protection will be in effect.