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Bradului
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Jan 02, 2025

Floating performance Window 11

In past week a floating transparent window has arrived on my desktop , giving real-time information on my PC hardware, I do not know what program is generating it ... there seems no option to close o...
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MaverickNexus
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Jan 02, 2025

The floating transparent window showing real-time hardware information is likely caused by a program like MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner Statistics Server, or a similar monitoring tool.

Fix:

  1. Check Running Processes: Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and look for hardware monitoring apps.
  2. Disable Overlay: Open the suspected app (e.g., MSI Afterburner) and disable the on-screen display (OSD) in its settings.
  3. Uninstall Unwanted Apps: If unsure, review recent app installations in Settings > Apps and remove unfamiliar ones.

If you still can’t identify it, a clean boot may help isolate the app.

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