Need help with desktop mode (screen/ui)
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Fleeting Whisper,
Posted on: 2010-04-12 13:08 in Player Questions
I've never heard of "desktop mode", in any game. You might have done Windowed mode, and then maximized the window.
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/36641/My-Little-Exalt
Borderless window then?
The only thing I can think of "Desktop" might be referring to is that in the resolution dropdown box, it usually shows "(Desktop)" next to the resolution you currently have your desktop set at. That's not desktop mode.
Hmmm...I dont know what I used to do then. Basically my taskbar would be hidden and I could tab around with none of the screen flickering stuff. Was easy for running 2 or 3 accounts at once that way. Any idea what I'm talking about?
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Your description of it sounds like you were probably just using Fullscreen mode at the same resolution as your desktop. As far as I can tell, "(desktop)" should still show up next to one of your resolutions. Jut use that one. I have mine set up the same way and am able to change multiple instances of the game without issues.|
Originally Posted by hackwolf
Hmmm...I dont know what I used to do then. Basically my taskbar would be hidden and I could tab around with none of the screen flickering stuff. Was easy for running 2 or 3 accounts at once that way. Any idea what I'm talking about?
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If it's not showing up for you, maybe you are using a different resolution for your desktop than you were before. Maybe try a different one and do it again?
When I used to double account on a single box, I would use Desktop setting as well. It was there until a couple of years ago then disappeared. I think you have to use Windowed mode now.
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Did you change your hardware since then? Maybe the new setup isn't supported in the same way?|
Originally Posted by Sionwyn
When I used to double account on a single box, I would use Desktop setting as well. It was there until a couple of years ago then disappeared. I think you have to use Windowed mode now.
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Even today, I still see and use "size (desktop)" as an option and still use Fullscreen mode without any issues swapping between multiple instances.
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Aaah. Good call. That could very well be the reason why. Never even crossed my mind. Duh.. heh..
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Originally Posted by Master-Blade
Did you change your hardware since then? Maybe the new setup isn't supported in the same way?
Even today, I still see and use "size (desktop)" as an option and still use Fullscreen mode without any issues swapping between multiple instances. |
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Hello there. I've been absent for about 6 months and I've decided to come back for awhile and see how things are going. In the past I've played the game at 1600x900 desktop mode. Not windowed, but the desktop option under the screen/ui part. Since reloading the game back up I've been unable to attain any desktop mode. Only normal and windowed mode works. Any ideas as to why? I prefer desktop because the game covers my windows toolbar and I can swap back and forth easily.
Thanks!