Full-screen doesn't work on games/video

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DigiPix

When trying to launch games that run in full-screen it starts up, then
minimize itself, leading me back to the desktop.
It still runs in the background apparently, but it will minimize right back
down when I click it again. No error message at all. It used to work fine
until about a month ago.
I have no idea what caused this and how to fix it, anyone got any idea? =/
 
"DigiPix" <DigiPix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> When trying to launch games that run in full-screen it starts up, then
> minimize itself, leading me back to the desktop.
> It still runs in the background apparently, but it will minimize right
> back
> down when I click it again. No error message at all. It used to work fine
> until about a month ago.
> I have no idea what caused this and how to fix it, anyone got any idea? =/

It would be better for you to consult the game developer's support pages,
but here is my guess: The games in question are not supported on Vista. This
can be remedied by downloading patches from the makers (if there are any).

Charlie42
 
Oh.. oops, I forgot to mention that it never used to happen. I know my
friends who are using Vista both can run the game just fine. The game itself
used to work fine for me too. I thought it was just that particular game that
acts up with my computer, but then even full screen on youtube doesn't work
anymore, it just gives me a half white half gray screen.
The other game does the same thing.. so I began to think it's my computer.
Changing the resolution of my screen doesn't work either. I'm not computer
literate so I haven't really try anything else.

Long post. +.+ but I should've given more details..

"Charlie42" wrote:

> "DigiPix" <DigiPix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > When trying to launch games that run in full-screen it starts up, then
> > minimize itself, leading me back to the desktop.
> > It still runs in the background apparently, but it will minimize right
> > back
> > down when I click it again. No error message at all. It used to work fine
> > until about a month ago.
> > I have no idea what caused this and how to fix it, anyone got any idea? =/
>
> It would be better for you to consult the game developer's support pages,
> but here is my guess: The games in question are not supported on Vista. This
> can be remedied by downloading patches from the makers (if there are any).
>
> Charlie42
>
>
 
I would try and reinstall the video card drivers and delete the plug and
play monitor in device manager, and then reboot. See what happens after
that.

Is this a desktop pc? Or a notebook?

-----Original Message-----
From: DigiPix [mailto:DigiPix@discussions.microsoft.com]
Posted At: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:55 PM
Posted To: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
Conversation: Full-screen doesn't work on games/video
Subject: Re: Full-screen doesn't work on games/video

Oh.. oops, I forgot to mention that it never used to happen. I know my
friends who are using Vista both can run the game just fine. The game
itself
used to work fine for me too. I thought it was just that particular game
that
acts up with my computer, but then even full screen on youtube doesn't
work
anymore, it just gives me a half white half gray screen.
The other game does the same thing.. so I began to think it's my computer.
Changing the resolution of my screen doesn't work either. I'm not computer
literate so I haven't really try anything else.

Long post. +.+ but I should've given more details..

"Charlie42" wrote:

> "DigiPix" <DigiPix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > When trying to launch games that run in full-screen it starts up, then
> > minimize itself, leading me back to the desktop.
> > It still runs in the background apparently, but it will minimize right
> > back
> > down when I click it again. No error message at all. It used to work
> > fine
> > until about a month ago.
> > I have no idea what caused this and how to fix it, anyone got any
> > idea? =/
>
> It would be better for you to consult the game developer's support
> pages,
> but here is my guess: The games in question are not supported on Vista.
> This
> can be remedied by downloading patches from the makers (if there are
> any).
>
> Charlie42
>
>
 
It's a desktop.
And what you've suggested.. well I would try it. Only I don't know exactly
how to do that.

"Shawn Skonberg" wrote:

> I would try and reinstall the video card drivers and delete the plug and
> play monitor in device manager, and then reboot. See what happens after
> that.
>
> Is this a desktop pc? Or a notebook?
>
 
"DigiPix" <DigiPix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> It's a desktop.
> And what you've suggested.. well I would try it. Only I don't know
> exactly how to do that.

I agree with Shawn, this sounds like a hardware/driver problem.

First, find out what make and model graphics card you have. This information
is often conveniently printed on a sticker on your computer. Alternatively,
you should be able to extract it from the manual(s) or the computer
manufacturer's support site.

Next, go to the manufacturer's drivers and software download pages, and get
the most recent driver for your card, then install it and reboot. Although
the computer manufacturers offer downloads for their models, it is generally
better to look for recent releases on the card manufacturer's web site.

Or post the make and model of your computer and graphics card, then we can
probably point you in the right direction.

Charlie42
 
ATI Radeon HD 2400 pro, and it's Dell inspiron 530s
I got confused on what I have to download...

"Charlie42" wrote:

> "DigiPix" <DigiPix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > It's a desktop.
> > And what you've suggested.. well I would try it. Only I don't know
> > exactly how to do that.
>
> I agree with Shawn, this sounds like a hardware/driver problem.
>
> First, find out what make and model graphics card you have. This information
> is often conveniently printed on a sticker on your computer. Alternatively,
> you should be able to extract it from the manual(s) or the computer
> manufacturer's support site.
>
> Next, go to the manufacturer's drivers and software download pages, and get
> the most recent driver for your card, then install it and reboot. Although
> the computer manufacturers offer downloads for their models, it is generally
> better to look for recent releases on the card manufacturer's web site.
>
> Or post the make and model of your computer and graphics card, then we can
> probably point you in the right direction.
>
> Charlie42
>
>
 
"DigiPix" <DigiPix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> ATI Radeon HD 2400 pro, and it's Dell inspiron 530s
> I got confused on what I have to download...

For Vista 32-bit:
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=vista32/common-vista32

I forgot to mention a tip in my previous posts: You could do a System
Restore to a point in time prior to the problems. I doubt there are restore
points that old though.

System Restore - Turn back time on your PC:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/0e3a6bed-e3fa-4d5e-8635-39d5b5ccfdaf1033.mspx

Charlie42
 
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