cheeko1 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Hey guys, was wondering if anyone else had this problem... When i'm playing broodwar, i tend to alt + tab a lot so i can talk to my friends on msn or aim, but once i press alt + tab MY WHOLE SCREEN GOES BLACK. Programs are still running i still hear people msging me on msn and aim and my music on aim. But i just can't see anything my screen goes pitch black!!!! IT IS SO ANNOYING i end up restarting my computer i just don't know what to do =( ANY HELP IS MUCH APPRECIATED!!!! THNXS GUYS Share this post Link to post
MysticViper 0 Posted August 16, 2006 I don't think u can fix that unless ur computer is fast. I wouldn't be alt + tabbing like every few secs. just some time Share this post Link to post
DeLuca 0 Posted August 16, 2006 Ctrl+Alt+Esc Try that, that's how I minimize BW (I bet you 20 bucks my comps a more peice of shit then yours...) Share this post Link to post
Ruler of War 169 Posted August 16, 2006 when i alt tab my comps faster than urs i bet lol but when i maxamize it shows the join and quit and stuff but the windows all fed up for instance i can still see my background and play sc at the same time only the units will show up its funny watching rines running all over my desktop Share this post Link to post
Ruler of War 169 Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) shitty? or is it a good comp? Edited August 17, 2006 by Ruler_of_war Share this post Link to post
DeLuca 0 Posted August 17, 2006 ruler, when that happens press quit, minimize from the game, then maximize it again. Works for me when that happens. but my comps a piece so idk.. Share this post Link to post
Gamepin126 18 Posted August 17, 2006 Uh, I could prolly make something to minimize SC, if you want it. Share this post Link to post
Gamepin126 18 Posted August 17, 2006 http://www.fileupyours.com/files/34344/SC%20Minimize.rar Made it anyways. Share this post Link to post
DeLuca 0 Posted August 17, 2006 or, (when the screen's black) press ctrl+alt+del, and end the process "Brood War" Everything should look really dis-colored, and really big, but you should be able to manage. Share this post Link to post
Gamepin126 18 Posted August 17, 2006 Maybe he has 1 arm and can't do combo keys? Share this post Link to post
Savion 0 Posted August 17, 2006 Try pressing the Windows key, thats what I use because I get that same problem somtimes. Share this post Link to post
cheeko1 0 Posted August 25, 2006 thnxs for the advice guys, i tried everything it still happens, BUT i did update my drivers for my vid card now it rarely happens but it does occur once in awhile, better than nothing! SO if anyone else is having the msae problems try updating your drivers =P thnxs again guys! Share this post Link to post