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    Trouble getting game out of window mode and back into fullscreen

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by TheProphetofDoom, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. TheProphetofDoom

    TheProphetofDoom Notebook Consultant

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    I just installed farcry 2 onto my M17x R3 from steam. While I was putting in the CD key for the additional content I hit Cap Lock and my game went into window mode. I am having trouble finguring out how to put it back into fullscreen mode. There isn't an option in the graphics settings. Please advise. Thank you.
     
    TheProphetofDoom, Jun 4, 2011
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    TheProphetofDoom Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone know? I would really appreciate the help. Thanks.
     
    TheProphetofDoom, Jun 4, 2011
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    jartok Notebook Enthusiast

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    same problem - so double help please
     
    jartok, Jun 4, 2011
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    Apoxxx Notebook Evangelist

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    Same here, haven't tried the exact game in mention, but in general it will have problems alt-tabbing. Sometimes it will alt-tab just fine, other times I'll have to reboot.
     
    Apoxxx, Jun 4, 2011
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  5. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Try ALT + Enter
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 4, 2011
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  6. TheProphetofDoom

    TheProphetofDoom Notebook Consultant

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    ALT+Enter works. Thanks.
     
    TheProphetofDoom, Jun 4, 2011
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