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Old 08-16-2006, 09:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Hi, is there any way to run a full screen game, namely Red Alert 2, in a window rather than full screen. Bear in mind that there is no option to do this in the game options. Thanks

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Old 08-16-2006, 09:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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as far as i know the game needs to have the "run in window" option to be able to do that. if your lookinig for a way to minimze the game quick just hit the window button on your keyboard.
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Old 08-16-2006, 11:19 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Virtual PC would probably work, but that's a little expensive. Generally speaking, there's really no easy way.

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I actually have Virtual PC, but I don't want to install windows Xp again just to play one game in a window. Are there any other ways you can think of?
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well what are you trying to do by running it in a window, like what do you want the game to run in a windows and not full screen ?
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In some games you can add -w in the target line.
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I tried the -w thing, and it didn't work
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sometimes -window works if -w doesn't.
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Try setting the compatibility settings.
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