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Mike Lowe · 07-08-2006, 01:25 AM

When I try and open the program, post patch, I get this message:

"Unable to open graphics. Make sure your screen resolution is 1024*768 (this did not work) and that your windows taskbar is not set to always remain on top."

Any idea? I don't understand the whole taskbar thing.

Comedian2004 · 07-08-2006, 04:11 AM

I am assuming this is a PC and not a Mac.

The program requires AT LEAST a 1024*768 screen resolution. You can change this by right clicking on an empty spot on desktop and select properties. Click on settings and adjust it to at least 1024*768.

The taskbar is that bar across the bottom of your desktop. This is where it shows what programs are running. if you click on it with your RIGHT mouse button and select properties, it will bring up a window that you can remove the KEEP THE TASKBAR ON TOP OF OTHER WINDOWS checkmark.

Hope this helps you.

jbsnadb · 07-08-2006, 07:17 AM

This only effects you if you are playing in windowed mode. If your problem persists, you'll have to play in full screen.

battists · 07-10-2006, 11:46 AM

Could you let us know if these tips helped resolve your issue?

Thanks,

Steve

Mike Lowe · 07-10-2006, 11:50 AM

Oh sure. Well, I had to set my screen to 1024x768 and turn off the task bar lock thing. Once I opened the game, I changed everything back to normal and it worked fine. Even after I restarted the game it opens up in a window that does not fit my entire screen which is exactly what I want.

Sort of a hassle, and I doubt if someone like my mom (who thought html stood for hotmail) would be able to figure it out but I got it!

endgame · 07-10-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by madamski

When I try and open the program, post patch, I get this message:

"Unable to open graphics. Make sure your screen resolution is 1024*768 (this did not work) and that your windows taskbar is not set to always remain on top."

Any idea? I don't understand the whole taskbar thing.

And I don't know whether this has any direct impact, but are you using a laptop?

Mike Lowe · 07-10-2006, 12:39 PM

Yes, I am using an HP Pavillion zv5000.

07-08-2006, 01:25 AM	#1
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,163	This is new When I try and open the program, post patch, I get this message: "Unable to open graphics. Make sure your screen resolution is 1024*768 (this did not work) and that your windows taskbar is not set to always remain on top." Any idea? I don't understand the whole taskbar thing.

07-08-2006, 04:11 AM	#2
Comedian2004 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In a house in Saint Cloud, Florida. Posts: 7,085	I am assuming this is a PC and not a Mac. The program requires AT LEAST a 1024768 screen resolution. You can change this by right clicking on an empty spot on desktop and select properties. Click on settings and adjust it to at least 1024768. The taskbar is that bar across the bottom of your desktop. This is where it shows what programs are running. if you click on it with your RIGHT mouse button and select properties, it will bring up a window that you can remove the KEEP THE TASKBAR ON TOP OF OTHER WINDOWS checkmark. Hope this helps you. __________________ Like BLUES? Visit www.smokestacklightnin.com, you will LOVE it! New show every Monday!! New Blues HOF![/COLOR][/FONT]

07-08-2006, 07:17 AM	#3
jbsnadb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,098	This only effects you if you are playing in windowed mode. If your problem persists, you'll have to play in full screen. __________________ "And as I wander with my music through the jungles of Despair, my kid will learn guitar and find a street corner somewhere. There he'll make the silence listen to the dream behind the voice, and show his minstrel Hamlet daddy that there only was one choice."

07-10-2006, 11:46 AM	#4
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506 Blog Entries: 7	Could you let us know if these tips helped resolve your issue? Thanks, Steve

07-10-2006, 11:50 AM	#5
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,163	Oh sure. Well, I had to set my screen to 1024x768 and turn off the task bar lock thing. Once I opened the game, I changed everything back to normal and it worked fine. Even after I restarted the game it opens up in a window that does not fit my entire screen which is exactly what I want. Sort of a hassle, and I doubt if someone like my mom (who thought html stood for hotmail) would be able to figure it out but I got it!

07-10-2006, 12:39 PM	#7
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,163	Yes, I am using an HP Pavillion zv5000.