alt-tab not working

raduz · 01-24-07, 07:39 AM

hi,

I recently re-installed GWX and it seems that alt-tab shortcut doesnt work anymore. (I play SH3 in full window). before, I could minimize SH3 to desktop panel without any problem. now it is not possible and after pressing alt-tab, I can only see flickering desktop panel (still in-game) but thats it and it wont switch to windows.

the only thing I changed after the GWX re-install, was the resolution (via MS compatibility toolkit) - as I bought a new widescreen display (1680*1050). but I cant believe this causes alt-tab not working.

help pls

Boris · 01-24-07, 07:41 AM

Yep, thats the reason... alt-tab doesn't work with the resolution fix.

danlisa · 01-24-07, 07:42 AM

I don't use Alt-Tab. Try the Windows Key, this should bring you back to the desktop.

raduz · 01-24-07, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

I don't use Alt-Tab. Try the Windows Key, this should bring you back to the desktop.

no. it is the same - I see the bottom part of desktop flickering but it wont switch to windows...

Jusa_Finn · 01-24-07, 08:42 AM

If you want so switch between programs ie. SH3 and Internet Explorer, you can use Alt-Tab. Ctrl-Esc or Windows-key should take you to desktop.

Slick Rick · 01-24-07, 09:01 AM

I use the windows key also...but have on occasion run into this problem you are describing.....the flickering screen......on a different note....how is the game on a big widescreen display..??? Nice I bet.......

raduz · 01-24-07, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick Rick

I use the windows key also...but have on occasion run into this problem you are describing.....the flickering screen......on a different note....how is the game on a big widescreen display..??? Nice I bet.......

looks fantastic! I ordered my crew to fire on small tanker with a deck gun and pressed F12 for eye candy... it was wonderful watching these dense textures of smoke, explosions etc. ... and when you are looking at the screen, it is so HUGE you almost believe you are there

btw, thanks for advices, however, I still didnt resolve my alt-tab issue...

Jusa_Finn · 01-24-07, 10:01 AM

Can you open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl-Shift-Esc?

Dowly · 01-24-07, 10:03 AM

Like Boris said, the resolution fix is the problem. I get this same problem with IL2 if the game resolution is different from the desktop resolution.

raduz · 01-24-07, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jusa_Finn

Can you open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl-Shift-Esc?

no. it just flickers. I am afraid I wont be able to handle it, if it is a resolution issue cause I want to let my resolution as it is...

theowl · 01-24-07, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Like Boris said, the resolution fix is the problem. I get this same problem with IL2 if the game resolution is different from the desktop resolution.

Then can it be fixed by changing the desktop resolution to match the game resolution before launching the game? Then changing back after quiting?

raduz · 01-24-07, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by theowl

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Like Boris said, the resolution fix is the problem. I get this same problem with IL2 if the game resolution is different from the desktop resolution.

Then can it be fixed by changing the desktop resolution to match the game resolution before launching the game? Then changing back after quiting?

desktop and game resolution are the same... I checked it twice... the problem persists.

theowl · 01-24-07, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by raduz

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Originally Posted by theowl

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Like Boris said, the resolution fix is the problem. I get this same problem with IL2 if the game resolution is different from the desktop resolution.

Then can it be fixed by changing the desktop resolution to match the game resolution before launching the game? Then changing back after quiting?

desktop and game resolution are the same... I checked it twice... the problem persists.

all I had. sorry

FIREWALL · 01-24-07, 12:37 PM

This is why I love this site.

All of you step up to the plate to help.

Boris · 01-24-07, 01:47 PM

It's not related to the desktop res... the resolution fix has just always caused this problem. It's a side effect I didn't want to live with, so I'm back on 1024x768, but with AA and AF crancked up on full.
Looks great, hardly any noticeable pixelation, even on my 22" widescreen.

01-24-07, 07:39 AM	#1
raduz Engineer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 205 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	alt-tab not working hi, I recently re-installed GWX and it seems that alt-tab shortcut doesnt work anymore. (I play SH3 in full window). before, I could minimize SH3 to desktop panel without any problem. now it is not possible and after pressing alt-tab, I can only see flickering desktop panel (still in-game) but thats it and it wont switch to windows. the only thing I changed after the GWX re-install, was the resolution (via MS compatibility toolkit) - as I bought a new widescreen display (1680*1050). but I cant believe this causes alt-tab not working. help pls

01-24-07, 07:42 AM	#3
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	I don't use Alt-Tab. Try the Windows Key, this should bring you back to the desktop. __________________

01-24-07, 08:42 AM	#5
Jusa_Finn Bosun Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vantaa, Finland Posts: 67 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you want so switch between programs ie. SH3 and Internet Explorer, you can use Alt-Tab. Ctrl-Esc or Windows-key should take you to desktop. __________________ It was a dark and stormy night... From the 1830 novel, 'Paul Clifford' by Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

01-24-07, 09:01 AM	#6
Slick Rick Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whats left of Florida Posts: 396 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I use the windows key also...but have on occasion run into this problem you are describing.....the flickering screen......on a different note....how is the game on a big widescreen display..??? Nice I bet....... __________________ Wasserbomb!!!!

01-24-07, 10:01 AM	#8
Jusa_Finn Bosun Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vantaa, Finland Posts: 67 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can you open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl-Shift-Esc? __________________ It was a dark and stormy night... From the 1830 novel, 'Paul Clifford' by Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

01-24-07, 07:41 AM	#2
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Yep, thats the reason... alt-tab doesn't work with the resolution fix.

01-24-07, 10:03 AM	#9
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Like Boris said, the resolution fix is the problem. I get this same problem with IL2 if the game resolution is different from the desktop resolution.

01-24-07, 12:37 PM	#14
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	This is why I love this site. All of you step up to the plate to help. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

01-24-07, 01:47 PM	#15
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	It's not related to the desktop res... the resolution fix has just always caused this problem. It's a side effect I didn't want to live with, so I'm back on 1024x768, but with AA and AF crancked up on full. Looks great, hardly any noticeable pixelation, even on my 22" widescreen.