# TinyBoost: Complete User Documentation > Source: https://tinyboost.app/docs · plain-English help for the TinyBoost Windows app. --- # TinyBoost help URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/ Guides for setting up and using TinyBoost. ## Get started **Choose a guide** - **[Set up TinyBoost](https://tinyboost.app/docs/install.html)** Download and sign in. - **[Start a gaming session](https://tinyboost.app/docs/optimize.html)** Choose your settings and play CS2. - **[Fix a problem](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html)** Find an answer or undo a change. ## Your first gaming session 1. **Download and open TinyBoost.** Allow the administrator prompt for your official download. 2. **Sign in with Google or Discord.** Use the same email as your TinyBoost access. [Account help](https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html). 3. **Open CONFIG.** Read the options in Pre-Launch Configuration. You do not need to enable every option. 4. **Save your work, then press START.** Follow the prompts and wait for setup to finish before playing. 5. **Finish your match, then press STOP.** STOP closes CS2 and restores the recorded session settings. Wait for it to finish. **You can leave the extra tools alone** Driver updates, Windows cleanup, undervolting, and stress tests are separate tasks. You do not need to run them before every match. ## What you need - **Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit**, with permission to run apps as administrator. - **An internet connection** while using TinyBoost. - **A Google or Discord account** with active TinyBoost access or an eligible trial. - **Steam and CS2** for the CS2 features. Some GPU tools require NVIDIA hardware. The app shows which features your PC supports. See [trial and billing details](https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html#the-48-hour-stripe-trial) before starting a trial. ## Find a tool | I want to… | Open this guide | |---|---| | Find my way around the app | [App tour](https://tinyboost.app/docs/tour.html) | | Compare FPS before and after | [Measure your FPS](https://tinyboost.app/docs/benchmark.html) | | Change CS2 video settings or check ping | [CS2 tools](https://tinyboost.app/docs/cs2.html) | | Update a driver or tune an NVIDIA GPU | [GPU tools](https://tinyboost.app/docs/gpu.html) | | Choose which background apps to pause | [CPU tools](https://tinyboost.app/docs/cpu.html) | | Free disk space or repair Windows | [PC Health](https://tinyboost.app/docs/pc-health.html) | | Manage Windows tweaks and startup apps | [Windows tools](https://tinyboost.app/docs/windows.html) | | Change DNS or network adapter settings | [Network tools](https://tinyboost.app/docs/network.html) | | Check memory, USB devices, or stability | [More tools and stress tests](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html) | | Change language or the in-game overlay | [Settings and overlay](https://tinyboost.app/docs/settings.html) | ## Undo a change or get help **STOP** ends a gaming session. Changes made with separate tools may need their own undo controls. File cleanup and app removal cannot always be reversed. [Choose the right undo option](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html). For a quick answer, try the [FAQ](https://tinyboost.app/docs/faq.html) or search using a button name or error message. Still stuck? [Contact support](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#contacting-support). --- # Download and first launch URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/install.html Get the official app, open it on Windows, and reach the sign-in screen. TinyBoost is portable: you download one signed **TinyBoost.exe** file and open it. There is no installer to work through. ## What your PC needs | Requirement | What to check | |---|---| | Windows | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit | | Administrator access | You can approve Windows' permission prompt | | Internet | Stay connected while using TinyBoost | | Account | Sign in with Google or Discord using your TinyBoost email | | CS2 features | Install Steam and CS2, and sign in to Steam | ## Step 1: Download the single signed program Use the [official TinyBoost download](https://tinyboost.app/account/download). If the website asks you to sign in, use the account associated with your access. The executable contains the components TinyBoost needs. You do not need to install a separate sensor app. ## Step 2: Put it somewhere sensible Create a **TinyBoost** folder inside **Program Files** and move the executable there. Windows may ask for administrator permission. TinyBoost requires an administrator-protected Program Files folder for automatic updates. If you keep it in Downloads or on the Desktop, replace it manually with a fresh official download when an update is needed. ## Step 3: Open it as administrator 1. Open the folder containing TinyBoost. 2. Right-click the executable and choose **Run as administrator**. 3. Check the app and publisher in the Windows prompt, then approve your official copy. 4. Wait for the TinyBoost sign-in screen. If you see **TinyBoost - Administrator Required**, close the message and repeat these steps with administrator permission. ## Step 4: If Windows or your antivirus complains ### Windows protected your PC Check that you used the official download. Choose **More info** to inspect the publisher before deciding whether to continue. If the publisher is missing or unexpected, stop and [contact support](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#contacting-support). ### Your antivirus blocks or deletes it Check the detection name and the file's digital signature. Contact support if you are unsure. Keep antivirus protection enabled; do not add a broad folder exclusion to make the app run. ## Step 5: What happens the first time Choose **Sign in with Google** or **Sign in with Discord**, complete sign-in in your browser, and return to TinyBoost. Use the same email as your purchase or trial. If you reach an access screen instead of the dashboard, follow [Sign-in and access](https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html). You do not need to look for a licence key. Once inside, open **PC Health → System Restore Point** if you want to create a restore point before changing settings. Wait for the success message; do not assume a restore point exists just because the app opened. **Next:** [Start your first gaming session](https://tinyboost.app/docs/optimize.html), or take the [app tour](https://tinyboost.app/docs/tour.html). ## Only one copy at a time If TinyBoost says **TinyBoost is already running**, check the taskbar and the Windows notification area near the clock. Closing the window may have sent it to the tray. Reopen the existing app and finish any running job before trying again. ## Removing TinyBoost 1. Finish your match, then press **STOP** if a gaming session is active. 2. To undo supported TinyBoost changes, use **PC Health → Reset All Settings → Reset Everything** and read the confirmation. 3. Restart Windows when requested. 4. Close TinyBoost fully, including its tray icon, and delete the executable. 5. If you also want to remove its local settings and sign-in cache, delete the **TinyBoost** folder inside **%PROGRAMDATA%** after the app is closed. Reset cannot recover deleted files or all removed apps. Read [what can and cannot be undone](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html#what-cant-be-undone) first. --- # Sign-in, trial and billing URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html Get access with the right email, understand the trial, and manage your subscription. Use **Sign in with Google** or **Sign in with Discord**. There is no TinyBoost password or licence key to enter. **Already paid?** Sign in with the same email you used at checkout. If access is not picked up, use **Check Purchase** or **Check Access** on the screen you see. ## Signing in 1. Open TinyBoost and choose a sign-in provider. 2. Complete sign-in in the browser that opens. 3. Approve the request, then return to TinyBoost when the browser says sign-in is complete. 4. Wait for TinyBoost to check your access. There is nothing to copy and paste. While you are in the browser, TinyBoost shows **Waiting for sign-in…**. Use **Cancel** if you need to start again with a different account. ### If sign-in doesn't finish | What you see | What to do | |---|---| | **Sign-in cancelled** | Choose a sign-in button again and complete the browser step | | **Sign-in timed out** | Restart sign-in and finish the browser step promptly | | **Failed to open browser** | Check your default web browser in Windows, then retry | | **Could not verify your sign-in identity right now** | Check your connection and try again shortly | | **Secure session failed** | Check your connection, reopen TinyBoost, and sign in again; send support the exact message if it returns | ## The 48-hour Stripe trial The trial provides access for **48 hours**. It requires a payment method through Stripe Checkout and renews at **€13 per month** unless canceled before the trial ends. Review the price, renewal date, and terms shown at checkout before confirming. 1. Sign in to TinyBoost first. 2. Choose **Start 48-Hour Free Trial** if it is available. 3. Complete Stripe Checkout using the same email as your sign-in. 4. Return to TinyBoost and wait for access to be verified. 5. Check the trial countdown in the app. If checkout says **Coming soon** or is unavailable, it cannot be completed yet. Existing users can still check their access; contact support if you need help. ### Cancel before the trial renews Open your **account panel → Manage Subscription** and complete cancellation in the billing portal before the trial ends. Check the confirmation there. Closing TinyBoost, logging out, or deleting the executable does not cancel a subscription. ### Trial rules - One trial per account and per PC. A different email on the same PC does not create another trial. - Use a regular Google or Discord account; temporary email addresses are not accepted. - A trial stays with the PC where it started. - If you already have access, check that access instead of starting another trial. - If a shared network is blocked from starting a trial, contact support rather than repeatedly retrying. ### When the trial ends If renewal succeeds, paid access continues. Otherwise, TinyBoost ends trial access and returns you to the access screen. Allow any active session restoration to finish. ## Buying TinyBoost If checkout is available: 1. Choose **Buy TinyBoost** and review the available plan in your browser. 2. Use the same email you sign in with and complete checkout. 3. Return to TinyBoost and check your access. ### I bought it with a different email Choose **Use a different account** and sign in with your checkout email. If that email cannot be used with Google or Discord, [email support](mailto:info@fpsheaven.com) with your purchase email and receipt reference. Do not send a password or card details. ## Your account panel Open the **account button at the top right** of TinyBoost. | Control or detail | Use it to… | |---|---| | Status, plan, and expiry | Check whether access is active and when it ends | | Provider | See which sign-in provider you used | | Manage Subscription | Review renewal, update payment details, or cancel | | Discord Role | Link your eligible customer role | | Log Out | Return to the sign-in screen | The controls shown depend on your access type. A lifetime account does not need subscription cancellation. ### The Discord support role Join the FPSHEAVEN Discord server first, then choose **Link** beside **Discord Role** if available. If TinyBoost says to join the server, check the Discord account you used and try linking again. ## Using it on more than one PC Access is tied to one PC at a time. If you see **This account is already bound to another machine**, sign out and sign in on the intended PC. If the message persists after a Windows reinstall or hardware change, contact support with the message and explain what changed. Signing in with another email is not a way to transfer existing access. ## Do I need to be online? Yes. TinyBoost checks access at startup and while it runs. An interrupted connection can end access. Reconnect and sign in again if asked, and allow session recovery to complete before starting another session. ## Switching or signing out Use **Log Out** in the account panel, or **Use a different account** on the access screen. The trial countdown continues while you are signed out. ## This version of TinyBoost is no longer supported Replace your copy with the [official download](https://tinyboost.app/account/download), then sign in again. See [update help](https://tinyboost.app/docs/settings.html#updating-tinyboost) if automatic updating fails. --- # Find your way around URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/tour.html Locate START, CONFIG, your account, live readings, and each tool tab. For everyday use, you mainly need **CONFIG**, **START**, and **STOP**. The other tools are there for specific jobs. ## The header (top of the window) - **Account button:** check your access, manage a subscription, link Discord, or sign out. - **Settings button:** change language, appearance, live readings, and the overlay. - **Trial countdown:** see the time left if you are using trial access. ## The System cards These identify the hardware and Windows installation TinyBoost detected. | Label | Meaning | |---|---| | **CPU** | Your processor and its cores | | **Memory / DRAM** | Your RAM, its capacity, and supported speed information | | **GPU** | Your graphics card and driver | | **System** | Your Windows version | These details are useful when [contacting support](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#contacting-support). ## The Temperatures cards The live cards show available temperature, clock speed, and voltage readings. **Clock** means how fast a component is running. Click a temperature card to freeze its displayed readings; click again to resume. A frozen card is a snapshot, so its numbers will not change. **N/A** means a reading is unavailable, not zero. Some hardware does not expose every sensor. See [missing readings](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#temperatures-and-clock-speeds-show-na) if the values you expect do not appear. ## The action row | Control | What happens | |---|---| | **START** | Begins the gaming session using your selected options | | **STOP** | Closes CS2 and restores recorded session settings | | **Gear beside STOP** | Lets you resume paused applications | | **CONFIG** | Opens Pre-Launch Configuration so you can choose what START applies | | **TOOLS** | Shows or hides the tool tabs | Read [START and STOP](https://tinyboost.app/docs/optimize.html) before your first session. ## The tools panel (right side) Choose a tab by the task you want to complete. You do not need to work through them in order. | Tab | Use it for | |---|---| | **[PC Health](https://tinyboost.app/docs/pc-health.html)** | Restore points, Windows repair, disk cleanup, and reset | | **[Windows](https://tinyboost.app/docs/windows.html)** | Windows tweaks, update controls, power plans, services, and startup apps | | **[CPU](https://tinyboost.app/docs/cpu.html)** | Background applications and CPU core assignment | | **[GPU](https://tinyboost.app/docs/gpu.html)** | Graphics drivers, shader cache, and supported NVIDIA tuning | | **[CS2](https://tinyboost.app/docs/cs2.html)** | Video settings, launch options, ping, region blocking, and benchmarks | | **[Network](https://tinyboost.app/docs/network.html)** | DNS, WARP, network reset, and adapter settings | | **[DRAM](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#dram-timing-utility)** | Read-only memory timings and suggestions | | **[MISC](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#detected-games)** | Detected games and manually added games | | **[USB](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#usb-optimization)** | USB devices grouped by controller | | **[STRESS](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#stress-tests)** | CPU and GPU stability tests | A tool can be unavailable because of your hardware or because another job is running. Read the message next to it before retrying. ## Windows that open separately Some tools open a separate window, including **Process Manager**, **CPU Process Affinity Manager**, the **Manual V/F Curve Editor**, and the **overlay**. If a tool appears to be missing, check the taskbar or use **Alt+Tab**. The manual curve editor may temporarily hide the main app; close the editor to return. ## Things that pop up over the window A confirmation pauses the action so you can review its effect. For example, a graphics-driver restart can briefly blank the display, and restarting Steam can interrupt a running game. Read the message and choose whether to continue. If a button appears stuck, check for a confirmation or separate tool window waiting for attention. ## The emergency key Bring the TinyBoost window to the front and tap **M** repeatedly while you are not typing into a text field. This requests emergency recovery for paused applications or an active session. This can stop the session and close CS2. It depends on TinyBoost processing keyboard input, so it is not a system-wide shortcut or a guarantee of recovery from a frozen app. For normal recovery, use [Undo changes](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html). --- # START and STOP URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/optimize.html Choose your session settings, play CS2, and restore your PC when you finish. **START** applies the options in **CONFIG**. The button becomes **STOP** while the gaming session is active. Keep TinyBoost running while you play. ## Before you press START - Finish any running benchmark, stress test, or maintenance job. - Save work in other apps. Your selected background apps may be paused or closed. - Sign in to Steam if you want TinyBoost to launch CS2. - Review any warning about another tuning tool, such as Process Lasso or MSI Afterburner. ## Starting a session 1. Click **CONFIG** to open **Pre-Launch Configuration**. You may also see this checklist after clicking START. 2. Read each option and choose the changes you want. Your selections are saved. 3. Leave unfamiliar options off. GPU profile switches need a compatible saved profile; network changes may briefly interrupt your connection. 4. Click **START** and respond to any confirmation shown. 5. Wait for setup to finish. When the main button reads **STOP**, the session is active. You can use TinyBoost without creating a manual GPU profile or changing memory settings. See [GPU tools](https://tinyboost.app/docs/gpu.html) and [Network tools](https://tinyboost.app/docs/network.html) when you want to explore those options. **A graphics-driver restart can interrupt the display** If TinyBoost asks to restart the GPU driver, save your work first. The screen may briefly go black and open windows may move. Wait for the display and app to return. ## While optimizations are on Play with TinyBoost open. Some tools and CONFIG stay locked until the session ends. If you need a paused application, open the **gear beside STOP** and resume that application. You do not need to end the whole session just to use it. ## Pressing STOP **Finish your match first** STOP closes CS2. Do not press it during a match you want to keep playing. 1. Click **STOP**. 2. Wait for restoration to finish before closing TinyBoost or restarting Windows. 3. Reopen any applications TinyBoost closed for you. Paused and closed applications are different: closed apps do not reopen automatically. STOP restores the supported state recorded for that session. Separate changes such as Windows Tweaks, deleted files, or edited game settings have their own recovery steps. See [Undo changes](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html). ## If a session is interrupted Open TinyBoost again and allow recovery to finish. If a setting still feels wrong, follow [Undo changes](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html) before starting another session. If TinyBoost is responsive but an application remains paused, bring the TinyBoost window to the front and tap **M** repeatedly while you are not typing in a text box. This requests emergency recovery. It may end the session and close CS2; it is not a hotkey that works from every other app. ## Why START may be unavailable Read the message beside the control. It may be waiting for another job, an unfinished recovery, a confirmation, or a working account connection. Finish that step first. If no reason is visible, see [disabled buttons](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#why-is-a-button-greyed-out). --- # Undo changes URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html End a session, reverse one setting, or reset supported TinyBoost changes. Choose the smallest undo that fits what you changed. You usually do not need a full reset after playing. ## Quick answer | What happened? | Start here | |---|---| | I finished playing | Press **STOP**, then wait for restoration | | An app was paused and I need it | Use the **gear beside STOP** to resume it | | I changed one Windows tweak | Turn that switch off in **Windows → Windows Tweaks** | | I changed DNS or adapter settings | Use the [Network tool's undo control](https://tinyboost.app/docs/network.html) | | I want to reset supported TinyBoost changes | **PC Health → Reset All Settings** | | Windows still has a problem after undoing the change | Consider an available Windows restore point | ## 1. STOP: undoes a gaming session Finish your match, press **STOP**, and let TinyBoost restore the supported settings recorded before START. **STOP closes CS2** Wait until you are ready to leave the game. Closed background applications also need to be reopened manually. STOP does not reverse every action in the tool tabs. Windows tweaks, game settings, cleanup, and other manual changes need their own controls. ## 2. Individual switches: undo one tweak Open **Windows → Windows Tweaks → Open Settings**, find the setting you changed, and turn it off. Follow any **Restart Explorer** or **Restart PC now** prompt after saving your work. For a setting inside another tool, use that tool's reset or restore control. If you are unsure what it restores, check its guide before applying it. ## 3. Reset All Settings: the big undo 1. Stop the active gaming session and finish or cancel other TinyBoost jobs. 2. Open **PC Health → Reset All Settings**. 3. Click **Reset Everything** and read the confirmation before confirming. 4. Wait for the reset to finish, then restart Windows when requested. This restores supported TinyBoost changes and removes saved performance profiles. It does not recover deleted files or guarantee that every external app setting returns to its previous value. ## 4. Windows System Restore: the safety net You need a restore point from before the problem. TinyBoost can create one through **PC Health → System Restore Point → Create Restore Point**. Check that creation succeeds. To use an existing point: 1. Open the Windows Start menu and search for **Create a restore point**. 2. Open **System Restore** and choose a point from before the problem, such as **TINYBOOST RESTORE POINT**. 3. Review the affected programs and follow the Windows prompts. System Restore rolls back system settings and can affect installed apps and drivers. It is not a backup of your personal files. See [Microsoft's System Restore guide](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/backup-recovery/system-restore). ## What can't be undone | Change | What to expect | |---|---| | **Disk Cleanup** | Deleted files cannot be recovered by TinyBoost, including anything emptied from the Recycle Bin | | **Debloat** | Some apps can be reinstalled, but availability varies and their previous data may be lost | | **Hardware acceleration in other apps** | Re-enable it in each app's own settings | | **CS2 launch options or video settings** | Restore your own saved values; keep a copy before changing them | | **Closed applications** | Reopen them yourself; unsaved work may be lost | ## If something feels wrong and you're not sure what changed 1. Finish your match and press **STOP** if a session is active. 2. Reverse the most recent change using its own tool. 3. If you cannot identify it, review **Reset All Settings** and restart when requested. 4. If the problem remains, [contact support](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#contacting-support) or use an appropriate existing restore point. For an application that remains paused, bring TinyBoost to the front and tap **M** repeatedly outside any text field to request emergency recovery. If the app is unresponsive, this shortcut may not work; avoid repeatedly starting new jobs. --- # Measure your FPS URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/benchmark.html How the automated TinyBoost benchmark and the Manual Benchmark work, and how to read the results. **Where:** open the **CS2** tab. There are two benchmarks: | Benchmark | What it answers | Who changes the settings | |---|---|---| | **CS2 Automated Tweaked FPS Benchmark** | "How much faster is CS2 with TinyBoost?" | TinyBoost, automatically | | **Manual Benchmark** | "Did *my* change make CS2 faster?" | You, by hand | Both record the real game running on the same Dust 2 map and compare a **BEFORE** result with an **AFTER** result. ## Before you start - Save your work and close CS2. - Be signed in to Steam. - Finish any active optimization session, stress test, or Reset All. - Plan to leave the PC alone for about 10–15 minutes. Don't touch the mouse or keyboard, don't Alt+Tab. The first time, TinyBoost asks you to subscribe to the benchmark map. It opens the Steam Workshop page for you: click **Subscribe**, wait for the download, then click **I've Subscribed, Start Benchmark**. ## CS2 Automated Tweaked FPS Benchmark This is a hands-off before-and-after test of TinyBoost itself. ### What happens **1. **BEFORE run.** TinyBoost makes sure its optimizations are off, launches CS2 on the Dust 2 benchmark map, and records every frame for about 100 seconds. This is your normal, un-tweaked performance.** 2. **Check-in.** A window titled **Initial Benchmark Complete** shows your BEFORE numbers. Click **Continue** (or **Cancel Benchmark**). 3. **TinyBoost applies its optimizations.** The screen may go black briefly and CS2 relaunches. This is normal. 4. **AFTER runs.** CS2 runs the same map **three times** with TinyBoost active. 5. **Cleanup.** TinyBoost turns everything back off and restores your settings. Your PC ends up exactly as it was before the test. **Your video settings are not touched** TinyBoost **does not change your CS2 video settings** during the tweaked run. BEFORE and AFTER use exactly the same in-game graphics settings, so the difference you see comes from TinyBoost's optimizations alone. **Nothing stays changed** The benchmark is a demonstration. Once it finishes, all tweaks are reverted. To use them while you play, press START as usual. The **TinyBoost** column in the results is the final AFTER run, compared against BEFORE. ## Manual Benchmark (your own changes) Use this to test anything yourself: new graphics settings, a driver, a BIOS change, a different launch option. **TinyBoost changes nothing** in this mode. **1. Open **CS2 → Manual Benchmark**.** 2. Set **BEFORE runs** and **AFTER runs** (1–5 each). More runs give a more reliable average. 3. Set **Duration per run** (20–104 seconds). 4. Name both sides, for example *"Old driver"* and *"New driver"*. 5. Click **Start Manual Benchmark** and leave the PC alone. 6. When **BEFORE runs complete** appears, make your change now. 7. Click **Start the AFTER benchmarks** and leave the PC alone until they finish. If you ran several BEFORE runs, their average is used as the baseline. **Change **one thing** between BEFORE and AFTER. If you change three things, you won't know which one helped.** ## Reading the results | Reading | Plain-English meaning | Better is | |---|---|---| | **Average FPS** | Frames per second on average | Higher | | **1% Low Average** | The average of your worst 1% of frames: how bad the dips get | Higher | | **P1 FPS** | The FPS your game stays above 99% of the time | Higher | | **0.1% Low Average** | Your very worst frames: the rare big stutters | Higher | | **Stuttering** | Share of time spent on frames much slower than normal | Lower | | **PC Latency** | Delay between your input and the frame on screen (when supported) | Lower | **The lows matter most for how smooth the game feels.** A higher average with worse lows can feel choppier. Small differences (a few percent) can be normal run-to-run variation. Repeat the test if the result surprises you. ### Past results Click **Results History** to see every run. **Open Report** shows the full report with frame-time charts for each run; **Open Folder** shows the saved files. ## If a run fails Read the on-screen message before retrying. Check that Steam is signed in, the map is subscribed, CS2 stayed in the foreground, and no other TinyBoost job is running. Use **Cancel** if you need to stop, then wait for cleanup. If your PC crashes or restarts mid-test, reopen TinyBoost: it finishes restoring your settings automatically. If it fails again, send support the exact message and whether it happened during BEFORE or AFTER. See [what to send](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#contacting-support). --- # Settings and the overlay URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/settings.html Changing language and theme, turning live readings on or off, and setting up the on-screen overlay you can see while playing. **Where:** Click the **settings gear at the top right** of TinyBoost. This is different from the gear beside STOP, which manages paused apps. Use **General** for language and appearance, **Live Metrics** for readings, **OSD** for the overlay, and **Version** for version information. ## General ### Language TinyBoost speaks six languages: - English - Español (Spanish) - Português (Portuguese) - Deutsch (German) - Türkçe (Turkish) - עברית (Hebrew) Click the language button and pick from the list. The change happens **immediately** (no restart needed) and is remembered next time. **A few technical messages stay in English in every language. That's normal.** ### Theme Five looks to choose from: **Dark** (the default), **Light**, **Charcoal**, **Cherry Blossom** and **FPSHEAVEN**. Pick one from the dropdown; it changes instantly. ### Closing the window and startup **Close to tray** keeps TinyBoost available in the Windows notification area near the clock when you close its window. Reopen it from that icon. Finish an active session with STOP before exiting the app. **Run on startup** controls whether TinyBoost starts with Windows. It is separate from pressing START for a gaming session. ## Live Metrics ### Show live statistics The master switch for all the live temperature, speed and voltage readings in the app. It's **on** by default. Turn it off and every reading shows **N/A**. Useful if you find the numbers distracting. ### Animation style - **TinyBoost**: numbers roll smoothly like an odometer (the default) - **Stock**: numbers change instantly Cosmetic only. ## OSD: the on-screen overlay The OSD ("on-screen display") is a small box that floats on top of everything, including your game, showing live readings while you play. ### Show overlay Switches it on or off. It's on by default. ### Polling speed How often the numbers refresh: **1000 ms** (once a second, the default), **500 ms** (twice a second) or **100 ms** (ten times a second). Faster looks smoother but makes your PC do slightly more work. Leave it at 1000 ms unless you have a reason to change it. ### Toggle hotkey Set a keyboard shortcut to show and hide the overlay without alt-tabbing. **1. Click the key button (it says **Key** until you set one).** 2. It changes to **Press a key…**: press the key you want. Press **Escape** to cancel. 3. Pick a modifier from the dropdown: **Ctrl**, **Alt** or **Shift**. A **Clear** link appears once a hotkey is set, if you want to remove it. ### Choosing what the overlay shows Click the **settings gear** on the overlay itself to open **TinyBoost's Overlay Settings**. It's a window with three columns: | Column | What it's for | |---|---| | **Available** | Readings you're not using yet | | **Properties** | Settings for whatever you've selected: its name, colours and text sizes | | **Active** | The readings currently on the overlay, in the order they appear | Things you can put on the overlay: - Graphics card speed, memory speed and voltage - Processor voltages - The speed and temperature of each individual processor core - **D3D FPS**: your live frame rate - A free-text line, for anything you want to write **How to use it:** - Click a reading in **Available** to select it, then tick **Show in overlay** to move it across - Use the arrows in **Active** to reorder them - **Right-click** an active reading to remove it - Drag the overlay itself anywhere on screen - Save your layout to one of the three numbered slots (**1**, **2**, **3**): left-click a slot to load it, right-click to delete it - **Clear All** empties the overlay If it says **"Initializing HWiNFO SDK"** and stays that way, see [Troubleshooting](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#temperatures-and-clock-speeds-show-na). ## Updating TinyBoost TinyBoost checks for a new version each time it starts. If there is one, a box appears: > **Update Available**: TinyBoost v1.2.3 is available. You have v1.2.0. - **Update Now**: downloads the verified replacement executable. TinyBoost closes itself when finished; open it again to use the new version. - **Later**: skips it for now. It'll ask again next time you open the app. Nothing downloads until you click **Update Now**. **If the update fails** Read the update message first. If it says an administrator-protected Program Files directory is required, move the executable there. Click **Later** and download the newest version manually, or move the signed `TinyBoost.exe` into Program Files so future updates can replace it automatically. See [Download and first launch](https://tinyboost.app/docs/install.html#step-2-put-it-somewhere-sensible). --- # PC Health tab URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/pc-health.html Restore points, repairing Windows, freeing up disk space, cleaning up old devices and resetting TinyBoost. **Where:** Open **TOOLS → PC Health**. Choose a tool for a specific maintenance task. You do not need to run every scan before playing. ## Choose the right tool | I want to… | Use | |---|---| | Prepare a recovery option before changes | **System Restore Point** | | Check Windows system files | **SFC & DISM Scan** | | Free space on drive C: | **Disk Cleanup** | | Review disconnected device entries | **Old Devices Cleanup** | | Undo supported TinyBoost changes | **Reset All Settings** | ## System Restore Point *Create a Windows restore point on C: before making changes* A restore point is a snapshot of your Windows settings that you can go back to later. It doesn't touch your personal files. Click **Create Restore Point**. You'll see *"Creating restore point…"* and then *"Restore point saved successfully!"*. If Windows System Restore was switched off on your PC, TinyBoost switches it on for you and says so. **TinyBoost attempts automatic restore-point creation periodically. Before a significant change, create one here and check for the success message.** ## SFC & DISM Scan *Scan and repair Windows system files* This asks Windows to check its own files for damage and repair anything it finds. It's the standard fix for a Windows install that's behaving oddly. Click **Run Scan**. A full-screen progress panel opens with a timer and a list of steps. **Allow time for the scan** A scan and repair can take **30 minutes or more**. Watch the current step and let it finish. Use **Cancel** if you need to stop, then wait for the app to finish cleanup. ## Disk Cleanup *Scan drive C: and free up space* Deletes junk files to free up hard drive space. It's a two-step process and **nothing is deleted until you say so**. **1. Click **Scan Drive C:**. You'll see the progress and which category it's measuring.** 2. A checklist appears with every category and exactly how much space it's using, plus a **Total to clean** figure. 3. Untick anything you want to keep. 4. Click **Clean Selected**. ### What each category is | Category | What gets deleted | Worth knowing | |---|---|---| | **Downloaded Program Files** | Old browser add-on leftovers | Review the category before deleting | | **Temporary Internet Files** | Your browser and system web cache | Websites may load slightly slower once | | **DirectX Shader Cache** | Pre-processed graphics data | Games may take longer to load or stutter while this rebuilds | | **Delivery Optimization Files** | Cached Windows update data | Review the category before deleting | | **Recycle Bin** | Everything in your Recycle Bin, permanently | **Not ticked by default**: tick it only if you're sure | | **Temporary files** | Windows scratch files | Review the category before deleting | | **Thumbnails** | Small preview images for your photos and videos | Picture folders feel slow once while they rebuild | | **Windows Update Cleanup** | Old downloaded Windows updates | Review the category before deleting | | **Microsoft Defender Antivirus** | Antivirus scan history | You lose your past scan and quarantine history | | **Windows upgrade files** | Leftovers from a Windows version upgrade | **Can stop you rolling back a recent big Windows update** | **This cannot be undone** Deleted files are gone permanently. There's no recycle bin for them. Check the list before you click **Clean Selected**. Anything currently in use is skipped rather than forced. At the end you'll see something like **"Freed 4.2 GB"**, or **"Freed 4.2 GB (17 items skipped)"** if some files were locked. Review the selected categories before cleaning. In particular, **Recycle Bin** can contain personal files you still want to recover. ## Old Devices Cleanup *Scan disconnected device entries and remove safe ghost devices* Over the years Windows keeps a record of every USB stick, headset, monitor and printer you've ever plugged in. Old entries for things you no longer own are called "ghost devices". They do no harm but they clutter Windows up. Click **Scan Old Devices**, then **Review Devices** to see what was found. Tick the ones to remove (or **Select All**) and remove them. If your Windows version is too old, the card says **"Requires Windows 10 version 2004 or newer"** and the button is disabled. If nothing is found, you'll see **"No safe old devices found"**: that's a good result. ## GPU Update *Clean install your NVIDIA driver* Also appears on the [GPU tab](https://tinyboost.app/docs/gpu.html#gpu-update), which is where it's fully explained. The status line tells you **Update available** (yellow) or **Driver is up to date** (green). Click **Check for Updates** to look, or **Manage** once a check has run. ## Reset All Settings *Reset TinyBoost's settings to default* Use this to reset supported TinyBoost changes and saved performance profiles. It cannot recover deleted files or every removed app. For a single change, try that tool's own undo first. **1. Click **Reset Everything**.** 2. The button is replaced by **Are you sure?** with **Cancel** and a red **Reset Everything**. 3. Click the red one. When it's finished you'll see **"Restart your PC for the reset to take effect."** Please do restart. **It cannot run** while optimizations are active (the card says *"Disabled while optimizations are active"*), during the CS2 benchmark, or during a graphics card stress test. Finish those first. Full details of what it covers: **[Undoing changes](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html#3-reset-all-settings-the-big-undo)**. --- # Windows tab URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/windows.html Windows Update controls, the full tweaks list, power plans, removing built-in apps, and managing what starts with your PC. **Where:** Open **TOOLS → Windows**. Looking for stress tests? They have their own **STRESS** tab: see [Stress tests](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#stress-tests). These tools change Windows or other installed apps. Pick the task you need; leave unfamiliar switches alone. ## Before changing Windows settings 1. Save your work and finish the active gaming session. 2. Create a restore point in **PC Health** and check that it succeeds. 3. Change one setting at a time, then check that your usual apps and devices still work. Changes in this tab may stay active after STOP. Each section below explains how to manage them. ## Windows Update Settings *Control Windows Update delivery, pause duration, and driver updates* The card shows your current mode as a coloured badge. Click **Manage** to change it. | Mode | What it means | |---|---| | **Default** (green) | Normal Windows behaviour: all updates on, update services running | | **Security Only** (amber) | You still get security fixes. Big feature updates are held back for a year, and Windows stops installing drivers for you | | **Disable** (red) | Blocks automatic *and* manual update checks and installs. You get no security fixes until you switch back | Pick one and click **Apply**. **Leave **Default** selected unless you need to change update behavior. Read the selected mode's explanation before applying it, and return to Default when a temporary pause is no longer needed.** ## Reset Windows Update *Repair corrupted Windows Update module* If Windows Update is stuck, failing with errors, or downloading the same update forever, this repairs it. Click **Reset Windows Update**. It works through several steps automatically and tells you which one it's on. Just let it finish. ## Windows Tweaks Repair *Detect and fix misconfigured Windows tweaks* Scans for Windows settings that some other "optimizer" or guide has left in a broken state, and offers to fix them. Click **Scan for Bad Tweaks**. You'll get either **"No bad tweaks detected"** (green) or **"N issue(s) found"** (yellow). ## Windows Tweaks *System configuration, privacy, and shell behavior* Click **Open Settings** to open the tweaks window. This is a long list of individual Windows settings you can switch on and off, grouped into categories. ### How the window works - A ring at the top shows how many are switched on, e.g. **12 / 87 APPLIED** - **Category chips** filter the list: All, AI, Ads, Edge, Gaming, System, Privacy, Appearance, Taskbar - A **search box** finds a tweak by name - **Enable all** / **Disable all** apply to whatever is currently shown, so if you've filtered to one category, they only affect that category - **Re-scan** re-reads your PC's real settings - Tweaks that don't exist on your version of Windows are hidden completely **Undo a tweak here** Find the switch you changed and turn it off to restore its recorded settings. Follow any restart prompt. STOP does not turn off separately applied Windows tweaks. ### Restarts Some tweaks need a restart before you see them. A banner appears at the bottom with: - **Restart Explorer**: restarts the Windows desktop. Takes a second; your taskbar flickers. - **Restart PC Now**: a full reboot. ### What's in each category The app groups available options by purpose and shows a customer-facing description and warning beside each switch. Read those descriptions before applying a change. ## Power Plan *Active Windows power scheme* Shows which power mode Windows is using, with two buttons: - **FPSHEAVEN Performance**: TinyBoost's gaming power mode. - **Balanced**: Windows' normal mode. TinyBoost switches to its own plan automatically when you press START (if that switch is on) and switches back when you press STOP. **On a laptop** A high-performance power plan uses noticeably more battery. If you're not plugged in, leave it on Balanced. ## Hardware Acceleration *Disable HW acceleration in background apps possible reduce stuttering* Hardware acceleration lets an app use the graphics card for some of its work. This tool can turn it off in supported background apps. Test the result: disabling it can also change how those apps perform. Click **Manage** to scan. You get a list of the apps found, with a **Disable** button for each, and **Restart** if the app is currently running (the change needs the app to restart). **Not undone by STOP** Once you disable hardware acceleration in another program, it stays disabled. To turn it back on, open that program's own settings and look for "use hardware acceleration when available". ## Windows Services *Disable selected Windows services system-wide* Click **Manage** to review the groups: Telemetry & Diagnostics, Disk & Storage, Microsoft Store, Print & Scan, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V Guest, Misc Disabled, Safe Networking & COM, and Safe Miscellaneous. Each has its own description. A summary line tells you how many are currently switched off. **Think before switching off** Turning off **Print & Scan** means your printer stops working. **Remote Desktop** means you can't connect to this PC from elsewhere. Only switch off groups for features you genuinely don't use, and remember you can switch them back on here at any time, or with **Reset All Settings**. ## Windows Debloat *Remove pre-installed bloatware apps* Remove only apps you recognize and no longer need. This is optional; removing more apps does not guarantee better game performance. **1. Click **Scan & Manage**. TinyBoost lists which of the known apps are actually installed on your PC.** 2. Tick the ones to remove. A counter shows how many you've selected. 3. Click **Remove**. Apps are grouped into four categories: - **Microsoft Apps**: the built-in Microsoft apps (Weather, News, Maps, Photos, Paint, Notepad, Skype, Teams, Mail & Calendar, Sticky Notes, and many more) - **Widgets & AI**: Copilot, the widgets panel, and the on-device AI packages - **Xbox & Gaming**: the Xbox app, the Game Bar and overlays, Solitaire - **Third Party**: apps preloaded by your PC's manufacturer (Candy Crush, Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, LinkedIn and similar) If nothing is found you'll see **"No bloatware found / System is clean"**. ### Putting apps back Switch to **Re-Install Apps** inside the same window, tick what you want and click **Reinstall**. **Not everything can come back** Reinstallation depends on which apps are supported and still available. Check the **Re-Install Apps** list before removing something you may need later. Reinstalling does not guarantee recovery of that app's previous settings or data. **Microsoft Store is in the list** You *can* remove the Microsoft Store itself. Doing so makes reinstalling anything else much harder. Treat it as the single riskiest item in the list. After a scan the card shows **N items to clean** (yellow) or **System is clean** (green). ## Startup Manager *Checked programs run at sign-in; unchecked programs do not. Changes persist outside Game Mode.* Programs that launch automatically when Windows starts. Too many of these makes your PC slow to boot and wastes memory while you play. Click **Scan & Manage**, then untick anything you don't need starting automatically. The change stays after STOP; tick it again to undo. It stays installed: it just won't launch by itself. ## Scheduled Tasks *Checked tasks may run on their schedule; unchecked tasks are disabled. Changes persist outside Game Mode.* Jobs that other programs have set up to run on a timer: updaters, cleaners, phone-home checks. Same idea as the Startup Manager: untick what you don't want. Only tasks from other companies are shown; Windows' own tasks are left alone. ## Services Manager *Manage third-party Windows services* Background helpers installed by other companies (graphics driver helpers, game launchers, printer software). The window explains it directly: *"These are third party services that start with your PC. Unchecking them will remove them from startup. Be cautious."* The first time you use this, TinyBoost asks you to accept a notice about **Microsoft Sysinternals Autoruns**, a Microsoft tool it uses to do the scan. Click **I Understand, Continue**. You'll only be asked once. **If you're not sure what a service is, leave it alone. Some of them are needed for hardware you use every day.** --- # CPU tab URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/cpu.html Managing applications during a gaming session and configuring supported processor assignment options. **Where:** Open **TOOLS → CPU**. Use this tab to choose which background apps are paused or closed during a session. Processor assignment is optional; leave the defaults if you are unsure. ## Choose the right tool | I want to… | Use | |---|---| | Pause or close an app when START runs | **Process Manager** | | Resume an app during a session | The **gear beside STOP** | | Choose which CPU cores an app can use | **Affinity Manager** | ## Process Manager Open **Process Manager** to choose applications that TinyBoost may close or pause when a START session begins. - **Close (kill)** ends the selected application. You must reopen it yourself later. - **Pause (suspend)** keeps the application in memory but stops its work until resumed. Its window may appear frozen. Keep apps you need during a match, such as voice chat, out of both lists. Save your work before using either option. TinyBoost excludes protected system targets, but applications can still contain unsaved work. While a session is active, use the gear beside **STOP** to resume one paused application or all of them. ## CPU Process Affinity Manager **Affinity** means which processor cores an app is allowed to use. Open **Affinity Manager** to review or create rules for supported applications. 1. Select an application. 2. Review the processor groups shown for your hardware. 3. Choose the assignment you want. 4. Apply or save the rule using the buttons in the window. The labels vary by processor. TinyBoost can show performance and efficiency groups on supported Intel CPUs, or chiplet groups on supported AMD CPUs. **Change one setting at a time** Restricting an application to fewer processor resources can reduce performance. Keep the default when you are unsure, and compare results before saving a permanent rule. ## If a rule causes problems Remove the rule in Affinity Manager, press **STOP** if a session is active, and restart the affected application. **Reset All Settings** can remove all saved TinyBoost rules if needed. --- # GPU tab URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/gpu.html Updating graphics drivers, clearing the shader cache, and using supported NVIDIA tuning tools safely. **Where:** Open **TOOLS → GPU**. The controls depend on your graphics card and driver. NVIDIA-only tools are unavailable on unsupported hardware. ## Choose the right tool | I want to… | Use | |---|---| | Check for a driver update | **GPU Update** | | Troubleshoot cached graphics data | **Shader Cache** | | Test a lower-voltage NVIDIA profile | **Smart Automatic Undervolt** | | Edit voltage and clock targets myself | **NVIDIA V/F Curve**, for experienced users | | Test GPU stability without making a profile | [STRESS tab](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#stress-tests) | You do not need to tune your GPU before using START. ## GPU Update Use **Check for Updates** to compare your current graphics driver with the available version. Select **Manage** to review the choices before continuing. For NVIDIA cards, TinyBoost can guide a clean driver update. Read the component descriptions carefully and keep anything you use, such as HDMI or DisplayPort audio. During a driver update, displays can flicker or disconnect and TinyBoost can temporarily close. For AMD and Intel cards, TinyBoost opens the hardware manufacturer's normal update flow. **Before updating a driver** Save your work, close games and graphics tools, and do not interrupt the update. Restart Windows afterward if requested. ## Shader Cache Choose **Clear Cache** when troubleshooting stale graphical data or unusual stutter. The next launch of a game can take longer or stutter while the cache rebuilds. That is expected. ## Smart Automatic Undervolt **Undervolting** means trying a lower voltage for a chosen clock speed. This NVIDIA-only tool tests a candidate profile on your card. 1. Save your work, close games, and close other GPU tuning tools. 2. Open **Smart Automatic Undervolt** and read the preparation prompts. 3. Start the test and let validation finish without running other demanding tasks. 4. Review the result before using a saved profile. Your card can become hot and loud during testing. You can cancel at any time. A profile is offered only after TinyBoost's validation completes successfully; failed or interrupted candidates are not kept. ### Using a validated profile After TinyBoost saves a profile, enable **Automatic Undervolt Profile** in **Pre-Launch Configuration**. It applies during a START session and is removed when you press STOP. ## NVIDIA V/F Curve The manual curve editor is for experienced users who already understand NVIDIA voltage and frequency curves. Open it with **Open Manual V/F Curve Editor**. **Advanced feature** An unstable manual profile can crash a game or the graphics driver. Use the automatic tool unless you understand the values you are changing. Save a target only after reviewing it, then enable **Manual VF Undervolt** in **Pre-Launch Configuration**. Use the editor's reset controls to discard a profile. ## When your screen briefly goes black Some GPU actions request a graphics-driver restart. Read and approve that prompt only when you are ready for the interruption. Wait for the display and TinyBoost window to return before continuing. If a GPU tool reports that the card or driver is unsupported, update the official driver and retry. If it remains unsupported, leave that feature off. --- # CS2 tab URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/cs2.html Editing your in-game video settings, cleaning launch options, checking your ping to every region, and blocking bad server regions. **Where:** Open **TOOLS → CS2**. ## Choose the right tool | I want to… | Use | |---|---| | Change resolution or graphics quality | **Video Settings** | | Review Steam launch instructions | **Launch Options**; save your current options first | | Compare server response times | **CS2 Ping** | | Block or unblock a region | **Server Blocker** | | Measure performance | [CS2 Automated Tweaked FPS Benchmark or Manual Benchmark](https://tinyboost.app/docs/benchmark.html) | Close CS2 before saving video settings or changing launch options. ## CS2 In-game Settings *View and edit your CS2 video configuration* Click **Video Settings**. TinyBoost reads your actual CS2 settings and shows them in two columns: - **Your Settings**: what you have now. Every row is a dropdown you can change. - **Suggested Settings**: what TinyBoost recommends for competitive play. **Close CS2 first** CS2 keeps its own copy of these settings in memory and **rewrites the file when it closes**, overwriting anything TinyBoost saved. Always close CS2 before you edit here, save, and then launch the game. ### Suggested settings Click **Apply Suggested Settings** to load TinyBoost's current competitive preset, review the proposed values, then click **Save**. **Nothing changes until you press Save** **Apply Suggested Settings** only fills in the boxes. You can adjust anything you disagree with before saving. ### If it can't read your settings | Message | What it means | |---|---| | **cs2_video.txt not found. Have you launched CS2 at least once?** | CS2 hasn't created its settings file yet. Launch CS2 once, quit, and try again | | **Steam is not installed** | TinyBoost can't find Steam | | **Multiple Steam users found and no one is logged in** | Log into Steam, then retry | If saving fails because the folder is read-only, use **Fix Read-Only** below. ## Fix Read-Only *Remove read-only permissions from your CS2 userdata folder and subfolders* Lots of online guides tell players to mark their CS2 config file "read-only" so the game can't overwrite it. That also stops TinyBoost from saving your video settings. Click **Remove Read-Only** to undo it. You'll see **"Read-only permissions removed successfully"**. ## Launch Options *Detect and display your CS2 Steam launch options* Launch options are extra instructions Steam passes to CS2 when it starts. Keep a copy of your current options before using this tool. Click **Scan Launch Options**. TinyBoost reviews the current value and offers its supported competitive configuration. **Your custom launch options will be removed** The scan doesn't just look: it rewrites. If you have launch options you care about, write them down first. This same clean-up also runs when you press START. Afterwards you'll see **"Launch options cleaned successfully"** and **"Steam must be restarted for changes to take effect"** with a **Restart Steam** button. Or, if there was nothing to change, **"No changes needed."** To set launch options yourself, use Steam: right-click CS2 → **Properties** → **Launch Options**. ## CS2 Nvidia Settings *Apply FPSHEAVEN's CS2 Nvidia settings* Applies a ready-made NVIDIA driver profile tuned for CS2. Click **Apply NVIDIA Profile**. On AMD and Intel graphics the card says **"Only available for NVIDIA GPUs"**. ## CS2 Ping *Check your ping to CS2 servers worldwide* "Ping" is how long it takes a message to travel from your PC to a game server and back, measured in milliseconds (ms). Lower is better. Click **Scan Ping**. TinyBoost tests every CS2 region and lists them grouped by continent, fastest first. | What you see | What it means | |---|---| | **Green** (under 40 ms) | Lower measured response time | | **Yellow** (40–79 ms) | Higher response time | | **Red** (80 ms or more) | Higher latency; compare other available regions | | **Highlighted green row** | Your single best region | | **—** | Not tested yet, scan still running | | **Timeout** | No reply came back | **"Timeout" doesn't always mean bad** Many networks and servers deliberately ignore this kind of test. A timeout often just means "wouldn't answer", not "unreachable". Also: this measures the trip to the server's front door. Your in-game ping will usually be a few ms higher. And if you're using a VPN (including Cloudflare WARP), these numbers change completely. Use this before touching the Server Blocker below: it tells you which regions are genuinely bad for you. ## Server Blocker *Block CS2 relay servers by region using Windows Firewall* Adds Windows Firewall rules for the selected CS2 relay regions. Blocking a region can limit routing and matchmaking choices; it does not guarantee that CS2 will select a particular replacement server. ### How to use it **1. Click **Open Server Blocker**. The region list is fetched live from Steam.** 2. Regions are grouped into cards by continent. Use the search box to find one by city, country or code (like `fra`, `lax`, `sgp`). 3. Click **Block** on a region, or **Block All** in a continent's header. 4. To undo: **Unblock** on the row, **Unblock All** in a continent header, or the red **Unblock All** at the top to remove every block at once. The card on the CS2 tab shows a live count: **3 / 214 servers blocked**. **Don't block too much** If you block every region near you, CS2 has nowhere acceptable left and **matchmaking will search forever or fail**. Block a handful of clearly bad regions, not everything you don't recognise. Region blocks remain active until you remove them. They can affect other Valve games and can stop you queuing with a friend whose preferred region you blocked. If matchmaking breaks: click the red **Unblock All**. You must be running TinyBoost as administrator. If not, you'll see *"Admin mode is required to apply changes. Reopen TinyBoost as Administrator."* ## CFG Importer *Download and apply pro player autoexec.cfg configs* Not available yet. The card is greyed out with a **Coming soon** banner. ## CS2 Automated Tweaked FPS Benchmark *Run an automated tweaked benchmark on Dust 2 to measure your FPS* Shows how much TinyBoost improves **your** PC, measured in the real game. You just click and wait. **1. Click **Run CS2 Benchmark**. The first time, subscribe to the benchmark map when asked.** 2. TinyBoost launches CS2 and records a **BEFORE** run with no optimizations. 3. In **Initial Benchmark Complete**, click **Continue**. 4. TinyBoost applies its optimizations and records **three AFTER runs**. The screen may go black briefly; that is normal. 5. Everything is switched back off and your results appear: **BEFORE** vs **TinyBoost**. **Your video settings are not touched** TinyBoost **does not change your CS2 video settings** during the tweaked run. BEFORE and AFTER use exactly the same in-game graphics settings, so the difference you see comes from TinyBoost's optimizations alone. Takes about 10–15 minutes. Don't touch the PC while it runs. Nothing stays changed afterwards; press START to play with the optimizations. ## Manual Benchmark *Test your own changes: run BEFORE, change anything you like, then run AFTER. TinyBoost applies no tweaks.* Use it to check whether **your** change helped: new graphics settings, a new driver, a BIOS setting, anything. **1. Set **BEFORE runs** and **AFTER runs** (1–5 each) and **Duration per run** (20–104 seconds).** 2. Name both sides, for example *"Low shadows"* and *"High shadows"*. 3. Click **Start Manual Benchmark** and leave the PC alone. 4. When **BEFORE runs complete** appears, make your change. 5. Click **Start the AFTER benchmarks** and wait for the result. Change one thing at a time so you know what made the difference. See [Measure your FPS](https://tinyboost.app/docs/benchmark.html) for what each number in the results means. --- # Network tab URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/network.html Choose DNS, manage WARP, change adapter settings, or reset supported network settings. **Where:** Open **TOOLS → Network**. ## Choose the right tool | I want to… | Use | |---|---| | Compare DNS response times | **DNS Setter** | | Connect or disconnect Cloudflare WARP | **WARP Manager** | | Review settings for my network adapter | **Network Controller Settings** | | Reset supported settings after a connection problem | **Network Reset** | Save work and finish your match before applying network changes. They can briefly interrupt the internet connection TinyBoost needs. These tools do not promise lower ping or a faster internet plan. ## Network Reset *Reset TCP/IP, DNS, and registry values to Windows defaults* Resets the network settings covered by TinyBoost's reset workflow to defaults. It is not a backup of a custom office, VPN, or static-IP setup. Record any custom configuration before using it. Click **Reset to Defaults**. A full-screen progress bar works through seven stages automatically. At the end you'll see **"Network Reset Complete"** and a warning: **"A reboot is recommended to fully apply all network changes."** There's a **Reboot Now** button. **If your internet is behaving strangely after using any tool on this tab (or after using some other tweaking program), start here.** ## DNS Setter *Benchmark DNS servers and apply the fastest to your network* **What DNS is** DNS is the phone book of the internet. When something on your PC needs to reach `steamcommunity.com`, it asks a DNS server for the address. A slow or unreliable DNS server makes pages and services feel sluggish to connect. **It does not change your in-game ping.** Once you're in a match, DNS isn't involved. Click **Open DNS Setter**, then **Run Benchmark**. TinyBoost tests 20 well-known DNS providers (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, OpenDNS, AdGuard, Mullvad and others) and lists them fastest first. | Column | What it means | |---|---| | **Provider** | Who runs it | | **Primary IP** | Its address | | **Average** | How long it took to answer, in milliseconds. Lower is better | | **OK%** | How many test questions it answered. **This matters more than speed** | The fastest *reliable* result is selected for you automatically. Reliable means it answered at least 80% of the test questions on both of its addresses. If you pick an unreliable one, TinyBoost warns you: *"Selected DNS has low response reliability. It may cause intermittent connectivity."* A fast DNS that sometimes doesn't answer is worse than a slower one that always does. Click **Apply: Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)** to use it. **To undo:** click **Reset to DHCP**: that puts DNS back to automatic, letting your router decide. Network Reset also does this. ## Cloudflare WARP WARP routes traffic through Cloudflare's network. Whether it helps your connection depends on your route and location. See [Cloudflare's WARP FAQ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/warp-client/known-issues-and-faq/) for service limitations. **It doesn't always help** A VPN adds a hop. Sometimes that hop is faster than your provider's own route, sometimes it's slower. Check your ping with the [CS2 Ping tool](https://tinyboost.app/docs/cs2.html#cs2-ping) before and after to see whether it's actually better for you. The first time, TinyBoost shows a notice about Cloudflare's terms. Click **I Understand, Continue**. **1. Click **Open WARP Manager**.** 2. If it isn't installed: click **Install Cloudflare WARP**. TinyBoost downloads the official installer from Cloudflare and installs it. This can take a few minutes. 3. Click **Register Device**. A Cloudflare window appears asking you to accept their privacy policy: accept it, then click Register again. 4. Click **Connect** (green) to turn the VPN on, or **Disconnect** (red) to turn it off. There's a **Service Dependencies** panel showing the background pieces WARP needs, each marked **Running**, **Stopped** or **Disabled → Enabled**. TinyBoost tries to fix them automatically. If it can't, it tells you to reboot and try again. **TinyBoost disconnects WARP for you** For a normal START session, TinyBoost disconnects WARP if it was connected and records that state for restoration on STOP. Check WARP's status afterward if you rely on it. **To remove WARP:** disconnect inside TinyBoost first, then uninstall "Cloudflare WARP" the normal Windows way: **Settings → Apps → Installed apps**. TinyBoost has no uninstall button for it. ## Network Controller Settings *View and configure advanced adapter properties* Your network adapter is the hardware that connects the PC to your router. Its available settings depend on the manufacturer and driver. Review each change before applying it. Click **Open Settings** to see the settings for your active adapter. ### The settings grid Two columns: **Your Settings** (editable) and **Recommended**. Recommended values are colour-coded: - **Green**: could be improved - **Accent colour**: already optimal - **Grey**: your adapter doesn't support this one TinyBoost calculates recommendations supported by the active adapter. ### Applying **1. Click **Apply Recommended Settings (N)**: this fills in the values but doesn't apply them yet.** 2. Review the left column. Change anything you disagree with. 3. Click **Apply**. **Your internet will drop for a few seconds** TinyBoost has to switch the adapter off and on again for the settings to take effect. You'll see *"Applying settings…"* then *"Restarting adapter…"* then *"Adapter restarting: reconnecting…"*. If the link fails to recover, TinyBoost attempts to revert the change and reports the result. Wait for that attempt to finish. If you remain offline, restart Windows and check the cable, Wi-Fi, and adapter status before trying another change. **To undo:** click **Revert to Defaults**, which loads the values TinyBoost saved before it first changed anything, then click **Apply**. Network Reset also covers this. You can't apply adapter settings while optimizations are active, during a reset, a benchmark, or a graphics card job: a message tells you which one is in the way. ### Using it with START The **TinyBoost Network Settings** switch in [Pre-Launch Configuration](https://tinyboost.app/docs/optimize.html#starting-a-session) applies the supported network profile during a session. It is off by default because changing adapter settings can briefly interrupt the connection. Test the manual workflow first. --- # Memory, USB and stress tests URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html DRAM timings viewer, detected games, USB devices, and the Stress Test Center for CPU, GPU, and power supply stability tests. These tools are optional. A normal START/STOP gaming session does not require memory tuning or stress testing. ## DRAM Timing Utility **Where:** DRAM → **Open Memory Timing Utility**. The utility displays available RAM timings, voltages, and memory information alongside suggested values. It reads your settings; it does not apply memory timings to your PC. | Preset | What it means | |---|---| | **Safe** | The most conservative suggestions offered | | **Fast** | More demanding suggestions | | **Extreme** | The most aggressive suggestions | The names are targets, not a guarantee that a particular memory kit will work with them. **For experienced users** Applying memory timings happens in your motherboard's BIOS. Incorrect settings can cause crashes or prevent startup. If you are unfamiliar with BIOS recovery, use this as a viewer and leave the settings unchanged. A missing value can mean that the sensor is unsupported or not ready. It does not mean zero. See [missing readings](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#temperatures-and-clock-speeds-show-na). ## Detected Games **Where:** MISC → **View Detected Games**. This shows games TinyBoost recognizes for supported session features. 1. Check **FROM LAUNCHERS** for games found automatically. 2. If a game is missing, click **Add A Game** and select its executable. 3. Review the **MANUAL** entries and disable any game you want TinyBoost to leave alone. A game appearing here does not give it CS2-specific video settings or the CS2 benchmark. ## USB Optimization **Where:** USB → **Open USB Optimization**. The viewer groups connected devices by USB controller so you can see where your mouse, keyboard, and other devices are connected. 1. Find your mouse and keyboard in the list. 2. Read the controller and device information before changing anything. 3. If you try a different physical port, check the updated device list. 4. Review the on-screen explanation before changing any power-management option. **No XHCI USB controllers found** means the scan did not find a supported controller. It does not, by itself, prove that all your ports are old or faulty. ## Stress tests **Where:** the **STRESS** tab → **Open Stresstest Center**. While a test runs, the tab shows a blinking dot and the button says **View Progress**. ### What is a stress test? A stress test makes a part of your PC work at full effort for a set time, then checks whether it made any mistakes. Think of it as a treadmill test for your hardware. It answers one question: **"Is my PC stable?"** A stable PC doesn't crash, freeze, or show errors in games. Run one when: - Your game or PC crashes, freezes, or restarts for no clear reason - You changed something like an undervolt, overclock, or BIOS setting and want to check it - You want to see how hot your CPU or graphics card gets under full load You do **not** need a stress test for normal gaming. It is not the same as the [CS2 FPS benchmark](https://tinyboost.app/docs/benchmark.html), which measures speed, not stability. **Before you start** Save your work and close games. Stop other TinyBoost jobs first: START optimizations, the CS2 benchmark, Reset All, and a PC Health scan all block a test. Fans will get loud; that is normal. Stay near your PC while it runs. ### The tests at a glance The center has a **TESTS** list on the left. Pick one, set it up, press Start. | Test | What it checks | Good for | |---|---|---| | **CPU Stress Test** | Your processor | Crashes, CPU temperatures, CPU tuning | | **GPU Stress Test** | Your graphics card | Game crashes, driver resets, GPU temperatures, undervolts | | **Power Supply Test** | CPU and graphics card at full load together | Shutdowns or restarts when gaming | | **Combined** | Several CPU workloads (CPU, CPU+RAM, memory controller) | A longer, broader CPU and memory check | | **GPU VRAM** | Graphics card memory | Shown in the list but not available yet | Only one test can run at a time. ### CPU Stress Test 1. Pick a **preset**. Not sure? Use one of these: - **Medium Load · Per Core**: a gentle first check, one core at a time - **All-Core Stress**: loads every core together; the best "is my CPU stable?" test - **RAM · All-Core** or **Memory Controller · All-Core**: when you suspect your memory 2. Set **Test duration**. 10–15 minutes is a good quick check; 1 hour or more is a thorough one. 3. Leave **Stop temperature** at the default (90 °C). The test stops by itself if the CPU gets that hot. 4. Click **Start CPU Stress Test**. You can **Pause** or **Stop** at any time. The **Custom preset** unlocks advanced options (thread mode, FFT/NTT kernel, instruction set, core selection). Leave these alone unless you know what they mean. If Start is greyed out, the message next to it tells you why. Most often TinyBoost is still reading your CPU layout or temperature sensor. Wait a few seconds. ### GPU Stress Test | Mode | What it does | Use it for | |---|---|---| | **Steady** | Holds one load level the whole time | Temperatures and general stability. Start here | | **Transient** | Jumps between low and high load | Crashes that happen when a game suddenly gets busy | | **Ramp** | Slowly raises the load from start to end | Finding the point where problems begin | 1. Pick a mode from the table above. 2. Set **Run for** (how long) and **Stop temperature**. 3. Click **Start Stress Test**. Watch GPU usage, clock, voltage, temperature, and power while it runs. Click **Stop** to end early. The GPU test can't start while a GPU undervolt profile is active or being made. Reset the profile in the [GPU tab](https://tinyboost.app/docs/gpu.html) first. ### Power Supply Test Runs the CPU and the graphics card at full load **at the same time** (1–120 minutes), which pulls the most power your PC can draw. If your PC switches off or restarts during this test but not during the single tests, your power supply is a likely suspect. **This test checks stability only. It can't measure your power supply's output or tell you whether it is healthy. The power numbers shown are what the CPU and graphics card report, not the total from the wall.** ### Combined Tick the parts to test (**CPU**, **CPU+RAM**, **IMC**) and choose: - **Sequential**: one after another, time split equally. Works on every PC. - **Simultaneous**: all at once, with cores swapping every 60 seconds. Needs enough cores; if you don't have enough, TinyBoost tells you to use Sequential. ### Reading the result | You see | What it means | What to do | |---|---|---| | **No issues found** / **Completed with no compute errors or WHEA errors** / **Finished, no errors** | Passed | Nothing. Your PC was stable for this test | | **Error detected. System unstable** / **Completed with faults** / **Finished with hardware errors** | Instability | Undo recent tuning (undervolt, overclock, XMP/EXPO, BIOS change) and test again | | **Temperature limit reached** | It got too hot and TinyBoost stopped it for safety | Check cooling: dust, fan curves, airflow, thermal paste | | **Stopped by user** / **Stopped — test incomplete** | Ended early | No result. Run again for the full time | **WHEA errors** are hardware error reports from Windows itself. Even one means something is not right. **Compute errors** mean the graphics card returned a wrong answer. A pass means stable for *that* test and time. It is not a guarantee for every game. If you see errors you can't explain, note the exact message and [contact support](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#contacting-support). --- # Fix a problem URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html Find your symptom, try the next step, and know what to send support. Start with the problem you can see. Search this site using the exact message if you cannot find it below. ## Find your problem | What is happening? | Go to | |---|---| | TinyBoost will not open | [Startup help](#tinyboost-wont-start) | | I cannot sign in or get access | [Account help](#sign-in-and-account-problems) | | Temperatures or clocks show N/A | [Missing readings](#temperatures-and-clock-speeds-show-na) | | A button is unavailable | [Disabled buttons](#why-is-a-button-greyed-out) | | My screen briefly went black | [Graphics-driver restart](#the-screen-went-black-for-a-couple-of-seconds) | | A setting or device stopped working | [Undo the last change](#my-pc-feels-wrong-after-using-tinyboost) | | An update will not install | [Update help](#updates-wont-install) | ## TinyBoost won't start | What you see | Try this | |---|---| | **TinyBoost is already running** | Check the taskbar and tray near the clock. Reopen the existing app and finish its current job | | **TinyBoost - Administrator Required** | Right-click the executable → **Run as administrator** | | **TinyBoost couldn't complete startup** | Restart Windows, open the official app again, and record any message that returns | | Nothing happens when you open it | Check your security product's quarantine and verify you used the official signed download | | **The V/F Curve Editor must be launched from TinyBoost** | Open TinyBoost normally, then launch the editor from its GPU tab | If it still will not open, [contact support](#contacting-support) with the message and your app version. Avoid repeatedly launching additional copies. ## Windows or antivirus blocks it For **Windows protected your PC**, use **More info** to inspect the publisher. Only continue with a verified official download. If the publisher is missing or unexpected, contact support. If antivirus quarantines the file, record the detection name and check the official download and digital signature before restoring anything. Keep protection enabled; do not use a broad folder or process exclusion. ## Temperatures and clock speeds show N/A **N/A means unavailable, not zero.** One missing sensor can be normal for your hardware. 1. Open **Settings → Live Metrics** and turn on **Show live statistics**. 2. If the numbers are frozen rather than missing, click the temperature card again to resume live readings. 3. Allow sensor detection to finish. 4. If all expected readings remain unavailable, close TinyBoost and reopen the official app as administrator. 5. If an integrity or initialization error appears, use a fresh official download and send support the exact message if it returns. TinyBoost includes its sensor component. You do not need a separate HWiNFO installation or a replacement DLL beside the executable. ## Sign-in and account problems | What you see | Try this | |---|---| | **Sign-in timed out** or **Sign-in cancelled** | Start sign-in again and finish the browser step | | **The signed-in account does not match the checkout email** | Use **Use a different account**, then sign in with the checkout email | | **Paid access is not active for this email** | Check the receipt email and use **Check Purchase** or **Check Access** | | **This account is already bound to another machine** | Sign in on the intended PC; contact support if the message remains | | **Trial already used on this account or machine** | Check existing access or available paid options; a different email does not reset trial eligibility | | **Disposable email addresses cannot be used for trials** | Use your regular Google or Discord account | | **Secure session failed** or time verification failed | Check your internet connection, reopen the app, and retry sign-in | | **This version of TinyBoost is no longer supported** | Download the latest official version | | Checkout is unavailable or says **Coming soon** | It cannot be completed yet; check existing access or contact support | For trial cancellation or payment details, use the [account guide](https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html). Do not send passwords or payment card details to support. ## TinyBoost closed by itself while I was using it Reopen TinyBoost, allow recovery to finish, and note any error shown. Check your connection and account status, then confirm you are using the current version. A closure can have more than one cause. If it repeats, tell support what was running and whether the app showed a message before closing. ## Why is a button greyed out? Read the text beside the button or hover over it for an explanation. | Message mentions… | What to do | |---|---| | Active optimizations | Finish your match and press **STOP** | | Reset, scan, benchmark, or stress test | Let that job finish, or use its Cancel/Stop control and wait for cleanup | | GPU profile operation | Finish or cancel that operation first | | NVIDIA-only feature | Use a supported NVIDIA GPU; other hardware cannot enable this control | | Missing saved profile | Complete the relevant GPU profile workflow first | | CPU temperature or topology | Wait for detection; reopen the tool if it reports a detection failure | | CS2 installation or map missing | Check Steam and follow the benchmark preparation prompt | | **Coming soon** | The feature is not available yet | Do not force-close the app just to unlock a control while restoration or maintenance is running. ## Programs that clash with TinyBoost ### Process Lasso Both apps can manage CPU assignment. Read the conflict message and avoid having them control the same session. If you remove Process Lasso, restart Windows before testing again. ### MSI Afterburner An applied Afterburner profile can interfere with GPU tuning. Reset that profile and close Afterburner before testing TinyBoost GPU controls. ### HWiNFO (the standalone app) If you run the separate HWiNFO app, close it before a graphics-driver restart. TinyBoost already includes its own supported sensor component. ### Steam Keep Steam signed in for CS2. If TinyBoost requests a Steam restart after changing launch options, save your work and close games before confirming. ## The screen went black for a couple of seconds A brief interruption can happen after an approved graphics-driver restart. Wait for the display and TinyBoost to return. If there was no restart prompt, the display does not recover, or it happens repeatedly during testing, do not assume it is normal. Stop further tuning and report what happened. ## My PC feels wrong after using TinyBoost 1. Finish your match and press **STOP** if a session is active. 2. Reverse the most recent setting you changed. 3. Restart the affected app or Windows if requested. 4. If you cannot identify the change, follow [Undo changes](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html) before using Reset All Settings. | Symptom | Check this if you changed it | |---|---| | Missing notifications | **Disable Background Apps** in Windows Tweaks | | Fingerprint or face sign-in stopped | **Disable Biometrics**; undo it and restart | | Printer stopped working | **Print & Scan** in Windows Services | | OneDrive stopped syncing | **Disable OneDrive Sync** | | Mouse movement feels different | **Disable Mouse Acceleration** | | Matchmaking cannot find a game | **CS2 → Server Blocker → Unblock All** | | No monitor or TV audio after an NVIDIA install | Whether the install included the HD Audio Driver | | More stutter after clearing shader cache | Allow the game to rebuild its cache before comparing performance | For an application that remains paused, bring TinyBoost to the front and tap **M** repeatedly outside a text field to request emergency recovery. This can stop the session and close CS2. ## Windows Update / repair tools are taking forever A **SFC & DISM Scan** can take 30 minutes or more. Check the current step and let it finish. If you need to stop, use **Cancel** and wait for the app to finish cleanup. If a scan reports an error, send support that message rather than repeatedly starting another scan. ## Updates won't install If the message says **Automatic update requires TinyBoost to be stored in an administrator-protected Program Files directory**, close the app and move its executable to a TinyBoost folder inside Program Files. Alternatively, replace it manually using the official download. For **SHA256 hash mismatch**, **Download host is not trusted**, or **Manifest signature verification failed**, the update did not pass verification. Retry from the official source. If it happens again, keep the exact message and contact support; do not bypass the check. ## Contacting support Email **[info@fpsheaven.com](mailto:info@fpsheaven.com)** with: - The exact error text, or a screenshot showing it. - What you clicked and what happened next. - Your TinyBoost version from **Settings → Version**. - Your Windows version, processor, and graphics card. - Whether it happens every time, and whether other tuning tools were running. For access problems, include your purchase email and receipt reference. Crop or hide unrelated personal information in screenshots. Never send passwords, sign-in codes, or card details. --- # Common questions URL: https://tinyboost.app/docs/faq.html Quick answers about sessions, trials, supported hardware, and undoing changes. New to TinyBoost? Start with [Download and first launch](https://tinyboost.app/docs/install.html). If something is failing, use [Fix a problem](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html). ## About the app ### Do I have to run it as administrator? Yes. Right-click the executable and choose **Run as administrator**, then approve the Windows prompt for your official copy. ### Does it need to be running while I play? Yes, for an active gaming session. Choose your options in CONFIG, press START, play, then press STOP after the match. ### Does it work without internet? No. TinyBoost checks access when it starts and while it runs. If a connection problem ends access, reconnect and follow any recovery or sign-in prompt. ### Can I undo the changes? Session settings recorded by TinyBoost are restored with STOP. Separate tools have separate undo controls. Deleted files and some removed apps cannot be recovered by TinyBoost. [Choose the right undo option](https://tinyboost.app/docs/undo.html). ### Is it a cheat? Will I get banned? TinyBoost provides system, hardware, and game-settings tools. If you play in a league, tournament, or managed environment, check its rules about allowed software before using it. This guide cannot promise an anti-cheat or tournament decision. ### Does it work for games other than CS2? Some session features support other detected games. CS2-specific tools, video settings, and the CS2 benchmark remain specific to CS2. See [Detected Games](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#detected-games). ### Can I use it on more than one PC? Access is tied to one PC at a time. See [moving to another PC](https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html#using-it-on-more-than-one-pc). ## Trial and buying ### How long is the trial? The trial lasts **48 hours** and requires a payment method. It renews at **€13 per month** unless canceled before it ends. Check the terms shown at checkout. See [trial details](https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html#the-48-hour-stripe-trial). ### How do I cancel before the trial charges? Open **Account → Manage Subscription**, finish cancellation in the billing portal, and check its confirmation. Logging out or deleting the app does not cancel billing. ### Can I get a second trial? No. Trial eligibility is limited to one per account and per PC. ### Why was my trial refused? Read the displayed reason. It may be an already-used trial, a temporary email address, or a shared-network limit. See [trial rules](https://tinyboost.app/docs/account.html#trial-rules). ### I bought it but TinyBoost says I haven't Check that your sign-in email matches the receipt. Use **Use a different account** if needed, then **Check Purchase** or **Check Access**. Contact support if the correct email still has no access. ### Checkout says Coming soon. What do I do? New checkout is unavailable while that message is shown. Existing customers can check their access. Contact support if existing access is not recognized. ### How do I cancel or change my payment details? Use **Manage Subscription** in the account panel. Review the status and confirmation in the billing portal. ## Using it ### What does START actually do? It applies the options selected in **CONFIG → Pre-Launch Configuration**. Review those options before starting. You do not need to enable everything. ### Why does STOP close my game? Closing CS2 is part of ending the session and restoring settings. Finish your match before pressing STOP. ### Do I have to press START every time? Yes, for each gaming session. Separately applied tool settings may persist; START/STOP does not replace their own controls. ### Something is paused and I need it back Use the **gear beside STOP** to resume an app. For emergency recovery, bring TinyBoost to the front and tap **M** repeatedly outside a text field. This may end the session; it is not a global shortcut. ### How do I know it helped? Run the [CS2 benchmark](https://tinyboost.app/docs/benchmark.html), repeat under the same conditions, and compare real gameplay too. Results vary with hardware, settings, and workload. ## Hardware ### I have an AMD or Intel graphics card. Does it still work? Supported non-NVIDIA features remain available. NVIDIA-only controls, such as NVIDIA GPU profiles and the manual curve editor, require compatible NVIDIA hardware. ### Do I need to undervolt or run a stress test? No. Both are optional. Use [GPU tuning](https://tinyboost.app/docs/gpu.html) or [stress tests](https://tinyboost.app/docs/extras.html#stress-tests) when you have a specific reason to test your hardware. ### My fans got loud during a stress test The test deliberately increases load. Watch the temperatures and result, and stop if anything seems abnormal. A completed test only covers the workload and duration tested. ### What are 1% lows? A measure of the slower frames in a recording. Use them alongside average FPS to judge consistency. See [reading benchmark results](https://tinyboost.app/docs/benchmark.html#reading-the-results). ### Do I need HWiNFO installed? No. The official executable includes the sensor component TinyBoost needs. If readings are missing, follow [N/A troubleshooting](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#temperatures-and-clock-speeds-show-na). ## Settings and data ### Which languages can I use? English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Turkish, and Hebrew. Choose **Settings → General → Language**. ### Where are settings stored? TinyBoost keeps its local data in the **TinyBoost** folder under **%PROGRAMDATA%**. Separate tools can also change system or game settings, so deleting that folder is not an undo. ### How do I hide the overlay? Open **Settings → OSD → Show overlay**, or use your configured overlay hotkey. See [overlay settings](https://tinyboost.app/docs/settings.html#osd-the-on-screen-overlay). ### I closed the window but TinyBoost is still running **Close to tray** may be enabled. Look near the Windows clock for the TinyBoost icon and reopen it. Finish an active session with STOP before exiting. ### How do I remove TinyBoost? Follow [removal steps](https://tinyboost.app/docs/install.html#removing-tinyboost) to restore supported changes before deleting the portable app. ### What should I send to support? The error, what you clicked, your app version, and your PC details. See the [support checklist](https://tinyboost.app/docs/troubleshooting.html#contacting-support).