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    Question with dual monitors.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by a7x2thedeath, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. a7x2thedeath

    a7x2thedeath Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all, I normally run dual monitors. I use an old Dell flat panel, at 1024x860. But thats not the question. What I want to know is when I run games like Battlefield 2, I normally have Ventrillo and/or AIM running in the other monitor. How come whenever I click in the other window, Battlefield 2 minimizes itself? Is there something I can do to fix it?
     
    a7x2thedeath, Aug 24, 2008
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    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    The reason is the same for when you have a single monitor and running a game and vent on one. When you play it takes the whole screen and the second monitor acts as if BF2 was running taking up both screens.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 24, 2008
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    a7x2thedeath Notebook Consultant

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    Ohh, thats kinda dumb lol. Is there a way to specify what window BF2 runs in?
     
    a7x2thedeath, Aug 24, 2008
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    No, unless the game your playing has a windowed mode (not 100% but BF2 does not) then full screen will be on top of everything and an alt tab/minimize is needed to access other apps that are running.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 25, 2008
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