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Added README about transparent windows in Win32

Sam Huang 1 year ago
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@@ -56,3 +56,11 @@ it change the value of `SDL_VIDEO_VULKAN` to 0 in `SDL_config_windows.h`. You
 must install the [Vulkan SDK](https://www.lunarg.com/vulkan-sdk/) in order to
 must install the [Vulkan SDK](https://www.lunarg.com/vulkan-sdk/) in order to
 use Vulkan graphics in your application.
 use Vulkan graphics in your application.
 
 
+## Transparent Window Support
+
+SDL uses the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) to create transparent windows. DWM is
+always enabled from Windows 8 and above. Windows 7 only enables DWM with Aero Glass
+theme.
+
+However, it cannot be guaranteed to work on all hardware configurations (an example
+is hybrid GPU systems, such as NVIDIA Optimus laptops).