DxWnd

2.06.05 fx1 Beta Wrapper for games for Windows

Open games and other apps that only run in full screen in a custom window mode that resize and lock anywhere on screen - Screenshot of DxWnd
Comes with a minimalistic and clean interface - Screenshot of DxWnd
Allows you to configure the windowed mode - Screenshot of DxWnd
A handy utility for toggling Windowed mode - Screenshot of DxWnd
Fullscreen Entertainment - Screenshot of DxWnd
User interface - Screenshot of DxWnd
DxWnd screenshot

Software tool that helps run older PC games on modern OS in a window by providing fixes and optimizations.

DxWnd is a freeware Windows hooker app and Windows tweak, developed by Ghotik for Windows. It's pretty minimalistic.

The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of DxWnd to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this Windows hooking program.

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Play full-screen games in a custom Window on your desktop

DxWnd lets you run many applications that default to fullscreen in a window, ideal for games. The program is a Win32 "hooker" program that intercepts and alters the behavior of window messages and APIs. It picks up events and injects code into the configured tasks to run fullscreen programs in a windowed environment while maintaining expected behavior.

Features of DxWnd

  • Audio: DirectSound and DirectShow.
  • Automation: Hotkeys, timeouts, scripting.
  • Compatibility: Fix issues with legacy applications.
  • Debugging: Logging and breakpoint control.
  • DirectX: Versions 9-11 support.
  • Gamepad: Joystick support for gaming.
  • Input: Mouse, keyboard and joystick remapping.
  • Multi-monitor: Extended desktop support.
  • Network: Server/client socket support.
  • Overlays: Transparency, text, images and video.
  • Rendering: Color depth and pixel format adjustment.
  • Scaling: Emulation of display modes.
  • Security: Sandbox for protected execution.
  • Visual: Customizable frame and titlebar.
  • Window manipulation: Move, resize and reposition.

Compatibility and License

DxWnd is provided under a freeware license on Windows from Windows tweaking software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.06.05 fx1 Beta is the latest version last time we checked.

What version of Windows can DxWnd run on?

DxWnd can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.

Filed under:
  1. DxWnd Download
  2. Free Windows Tweaking Software
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Windows Hooking Software
DxWnd has been picked by our editors as very good.
DxWnd has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested DxWnd 2.06.05 fx1 Beta against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.