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I was actually unsure as to make a post about this or not. But over the time that ive played this game ive always had issues with minimalizing STO. Basicly im afraid to minimalize this game ever, even via the in general more stable, but still annoying minimalize icon in the top right corner of the game.

I already selected Fullscreen in the options menu. But if im doing something wrong ide be glad to get any advice. If its game related, it would be nice (thought this is highly subjective and i dont want to come off demanding) to see those 2 icon in the top right corner removed. And a game thats stable enough to Alt+tab out with destroying it in one way or another.

The biggest issue by far seem to be, any form of minimalize will ALWAYS cause lag that doesnt go away untill i restart STO.

Just thought i might mention this here in the techical issue forum. who knows right? :)

Greetz
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited September 2011
    If Alt+Tab is giving you grief, try Alt+Enter to bring it out of full screen and minimise it from there, then Alt+Enter to restore fullscreen when you get back to it. I suffer the ALT+Tab death screen too and this works for me...
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited September 2011
    CedricO wrote:
    I was actually unsure as to make a post about this or not. But over the time that ive played this game ive always had issues with minimalizing STO. Basicly im afraid to minimalize this game ever, even via the in general more stable, but still annoying minimalize icon in the top right corner of the game.

    I already selected Fullscreen in the options menu. But if im doing something wrong ide be glad to get any advice. If its game related, it would be nice (thought this is highly subjective and i dont want to come off demanding) to see those 2 icon in the top right corner removed. And a game thats stable enough to Alt+tab out with destroying it in one way or another.

    The biggest issue by far seem to be, any form of minimalize will ALWAYS cause lag that doesnt go away untill i restart STO.

    Just thought i might mention this here in the techical issue forum. who knows right? :)

    Greetz

    Do you have X-Fire? If so, turn it off before entering STO.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited September 2011
    I have heard the same thing about x-fire.

    I alt-tab out of STO all the time and have never had a problem. Does your game res match your desktop res? If I remember correctly way back just after launch, some people reported alt-tabbing would cause death if the desktop and game rez were vastly different.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited September 2011
    The only time I've ever suffered a crash is when I've alt-tabbed into STO, took a screenshot and then alt-tabbed back out really quickly (same way that making a map change in the Foundry then clicking "Play map" within 2 or 3 seconds causes a crash). Otherwise, the only issue I ever suffer when alt-tabbing back to the game is how long it takes to load the various layers of detail (basic skins, bump maps, lighting etc.)
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