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    M17 in-game minimize issues?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by kevblah, Oct 19, 2009.

  1. kevblah

    kevblah Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, I have an Alienware M17 with the dual 3870s with the stock catalyst drivers and whenever i play a game, and im loading a map or something...it'll minimize to desktop by itself for no reason. anyone have a clue to why this would happen?
     
    kevblah, Oct 19, 2009
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  2. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Check your background programs and processes, one of them are probably causing it.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Oct 19, 2009
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  3. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

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    I've had this happen on occasion, but not consistently enough to point out any specific instances.
     
    Marvie100, Oct 20, 2009
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    menengroth Notebook Consultant

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    used to get this on my desktop when i joined a server in CSS, never found out what caused it though, kinda annoying =[
     
    menengroth, Oct 20, 2009
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