OverWolf - what is this program and how to use it? Installing and Configuring OverWolf

Many users who spend time playing computer games often complain about the inconvenience of full-screen mode, which does not allow to communicate in a social network or surf the Internet. However, you can deal with these annoying factors with the help of OverWolf.

What is this program?

This software is a client that provides quick access to the right services without going to the Windows panel. Thus, the user can chat, visit Internet resources and quickly share screenshots with friends, without being distracted from the gameplay.

Overwolf supports work in several languages, including Russian and English. Unfortunately, to date, not all components of the client are Russified, but the intuitive interface should smooth out this shortage when using.

Main functions

So, when it became clear what OverWolf is for, you can take a closer look at its features, including those described in the previous section:

• Overlay is the component responsible for displaying the quick access panel to the services selected by the user.
• Integration with Steam chat, search services and social networks. For each window there is a personal adjustment of transparency, which allows you not to switch attention to minor events during the game process.
• Installation of the FPS counter in one of the corners of the screen, as well as functions similar to those provided by "Fraps" (screenshots, video from the monitor).
• Quick exchange of graphic data, taken during the game, using a special window.
• The ability to download and install useful applications from the "Store."

So, at first glance, OverWolf (what this program is, described above) seems to be a useful utility, however, before deciding the final verdict, it is worth considering the further nuances of use.

Installation

In fact, the installation of OverWolf differs little from the installation of any other program. Downloading the client is required from the official site (for security reasons).

Then the user will need to register, accept the agreement and follow the further instructions displayed in the installer window. After installation, the program overlay is launched on the left side of the screen. When hidden, it is displayed as a black semicircle and is activated by hovering the mouse.

Change settings

Setting up OverWolf takes quite a bit of time. Typically, users only need to adjust the notification function, turn off the FPS counter, if already in the game, and drag additional programs into the overlay.

Up to five applications are added to its main interface, so to transfer the desired options to the main screen, they must be dragged to the first row of the list. Also, in the general section of the settings, you can turn on the program when the system boots.

The "Videos" tab contains all the parameters that are responsible for recording the game and screenshots, as well as for selecting a folder for storing material data.

In addition, the settings should bind the accounts to which you need access, and assign hot keys. A list of games supported by the program can be found on the developer's website.

OverWolf: how to use

The program is nothing complicated, especially for gamers with experience. For example, the "App Store" does not differ much from those presented by other similar customers.

Video recording is activated by clicking on the Video Recorder, where you want to select "Start", after which the screen will display a counter with the prompt "hot key" to turn off the shooting. In the same section, there is a switch between video modes and screenshots. Download the result to the social network by clicking the Share button.

Recommended Plugins

Among other things, the developers recommend to install some plug-ins:

• Web Browser - fast enough browser with adjustable transparency, it is quite suitable for searching something during the game.
• ROG Sketch - an addition that combines the functions of "Painting" and the shooting of screenshots. Allows you to make notes and draw on the image.
• System Monitor displays the level of system utilization (CPU, GPU, RAM, HDD, LAN). Useful for the ability to disable some items.
• Game Capture is another plug-in for capturing video and saving screenshots.

Disadvantages of the program

In the previous sections of the article, enough advantages of OverWolf were described (what kind of program it is, readers are also aware of), so it's time to talk about its shortcomings.

As one of the most significant, users note the inconvenience of the "hot" keys set by default, so before you start the game for the first time, you have to spend some time on their own customization.

Also, many games are incompatible with this overlay, up to the adoption of it by the system for the cheat program and further bans, which is why using it should be extremely cautious.

In addition, users complain about the resource consumption of the client and the fact that OverWolf is not installed, but such problems are inherent in low-end PCs with low RAM and low processor clock speed.

However, the most monstrous quality of the program, according to the owners of computers, is the difficulty in removing the client. Sometimes these manipulations take away a lot of time and nerves, forcing to think about whether it is worthwhile to install such software.

Disabling the program and icons in TS3

To remove the overlay icon in TeamSpeak, you just need to enter the client settings, select the "Design" tab and uncheck the corresponding item. If we are talking about how to disable OverWolf on a computer, then the situation is more complicated.

In this case, you have to stop the utility process through the Task Manager as administrator. However, if the program simply needs to be removed from the computer screen, you only need to go into the active Windows applications, find the icon and right-click on it, and then select the "Hide" option.

Delete

The program has its own uninstaller, but it does not completely remove the client, leaving some files on the system. Because of this, users sometimes have to delete the folder with the client manually or clean up the PC with special utilities that help get rid of "trash" in the OS.

Unfortunately, it's impossible to describe a more detailed solution to the problem with uninstallation, since users complaining about it rarely give a detailed explanation, due to which one could understand the cause of this difficulty.

Conclusion

Drawing conclusions based on the content of the previous sections, we can say that, despite the shortcomings, the overlay OverWolf (which this program, most gamers know) is one of the most stable to date. It has a wide functionality and works well with TS3, which is why it is quite popular among users.

However, given the resource-consuming, the possibility of accepting the client by the gaming system for the "cheat" program and some problems with the deletion, it is up to the user to decide whether to install OverWolf on his PC based on the capabilities of his hardware.