what is this?
what is this?
Ensure you're using the most recent version of MSI Afterburner. (RivaTuner is an outdated freeware that has been integrated into Afterburner; sometimes it appears under the old name.) You don't need to reinstall Windows for this. Many assume they must reinstall Windows, but that's not necessary.
Rtss is usually added during the installation of Afterburner, managing the overlay mainly... I've received this notification a few times lately, though it's stopped now. Even with the update options disabled, it still appeared, possibly indicating separate Rtss configurations? Still using my 2017 Windows 10 setup, everything seems to work (though some features might be faulty on new installs too).
RTSS operates as a standalone program, appearing only after you select it during Afterburner's installation. It functions separately in your system tray with its own interface and configuration. It isn't necessary for Afterburner to work, but it can be used if you want access to the OSD.