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    Make Windows minimize and maximize faster with ATI?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by AbN610, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. AbN610

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    I know that with nVidia cards, you get the option to make Windows minimize and maximize faster using their control panel. However, with my ATI x1600 card w/ Omega Drivers, I do not see that option anywhere. Is it possible to do this with an ATI card? Ther reason I want this to be done is so if I'm playing a game, such as CS:S and want to minimize it, using Win+D, it can do it instantly. Any ideas? THanks in advance.
     
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    Bump .
     
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    It's not a feature specific to video cards - try this:

    Start, Right-click My Computer, Properties, Advanced tab, Settings (under Performance), and uncheck "Animate windows....".

    Chaz
     
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    If you are playing the game at your native resolution the game will minimize much faster than if you were playing it at a lower non-native resolution.
     
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    Thanks for the suggestions. Animate windows was alerady unchecked when I looked. Anything else I can do? The games I play are at native resolution.
     
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    Alt + Tab is another way to switch between applications.
     
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