Microsoft recently announced the addition of frames per second (FPS) in the Xbox game bar. In this article we will show you how to turn on and use the FPS counter sure Windows 10. The number of images displayed at the second on your screen, usually called FPS (Frames per Second), will essentially help you play your favorite Xbox games with no problem at a faster frame rate.
Windows XP FPS Counter
The FPS frame rate counter should be available automatically in the Xbox game bar. If the update is not available to you, you may need to wait a few weeks before getting the FPS counter, once the new Xbox Game Bar experience will be available to all users.
It is also available on the Microsoft Store. Here's how to get it:
- Launch the Microsoft Store and search for the Xbox game bar application.
- Wait until the Xbox game bar update is installed on your PC. You must accept additional Windows permissions.
- Restart your system to apply the changes.
- Launch a game and simultaneously press the key Windows + G keys to open the Windows 10 framerate counter.
- Go to Performance section to see the new framerate counter.
- A small box on your screen will display the performance data.
You can now follow the evolution of the game's performance with the help of a chart available in the Performance section. You can also track the use of RAM, graphics processor and processor.
FPS counter not displayed
If you do not see the FPS counter after restarting your PC (Request for access button still appears in the FPS tab), verify that your account (the device administrator or the administrator has added your account) has been added to the Performance Log Users group by typing Computer Management in the search box of the desktop, select Local Users and Groups> Groups> Performance Log Users.
If you do not see your account in the Members In the dialog box, request access again from the FPS tab of the Performance overlay on the game bar, and restart your PC.
If you still do not see the FPS information after you try to access it again, manually add your administrator account to the group by typing Computer Management in the search area of the office, selecting Local Users and Groups> Groups> Performance Log Userspressing Addthen following the instructions. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
You can also manually add your administrator account to the Performance Log Users group via the command line:
Start the command prompt in administrator mode. Type the command below and press Enter.
net localgroup /add
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Restart your PC.
That's all. You will have successfully activated FPS on your Windows 10 device. Good game!