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retRed
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States63 Posts
May 26 2011 13:04 GMT
#1
There has been a lot of people complaining about how windows 7 freezes and discolors broodwar. Although there isn't a sure fix to this, I think I found a method on how to somehow work around it.
The only programs you will need are Chaos and Iccup launcher.
I enjoy eating delicious things, I want to eat something sweet but fresh yet filling
retRed
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States63 Posts
May 26 2011 13:05 GMT
#2
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I enjoy eating delicious things, I want to eat something sweet but fresh yet filling
Velocity`
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom343 Posts
May 26 2011 13:08 GMT
#3
I found a fix for this in an old thread on TL. It was an executable of some sorts and it fixed something in the registry. Search around on TL, I'm sure you'll be able to find it.
retRed
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States63 Posts
May 26 2011 13:09 GMT
#4
There is a thing that fixes the color's on fullscreen mode, but for some reason the computer just freeze's less than usual. But windowed mode never freezes
I enjoy eating delicious things, I want to eat something sweet but fresh yet filling
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9527 Posts
May 26 2011 13:21 GMT
#5
You can even go one step further and make a complete illusion of Fullscreen with W-mode in Chaoslauncher/iCCup launcher

1. Right click on your Chaoslauncher (or ICCup launcher) icon -> Properties.

2. Select "Run in 640x480 screen resolution" under Compatibility tab.

3. Run Chaoslauncher (or ICCup launcher) in Window Mode.

4. Position your StarCraft window perfectly so it aligns on all 4 sides of your screen (it takes little practice to position the top of the window, but it's pretty simple. Click on the red line and pull it up until you don't see red line anymore. If the sides are not aligned perfectly you won't be able to scroll with mouse in one or more direction while in game).

5. Use Alt + F1 to lock your cursor inside StarCraft window, so you can scroll normally in game. (you only have to do this once).

With this workaround your desktop resolution will change to 640x480 everytime you start Chaoslauncher. That is also the resolution on which the BW is played so the game will appear to be in fullscreen, even though it's in window mode. (After you exit Chaoslauncher, your Desktop Resolution will revert to your original one without messing up your icons!).
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
awu25
Profile Joined April 2010
United States2003 Posts
May 26 2011 13:25 GMT
#6
Not sure if this works with iCCup, but definitely works on BW. Change your theme to Windows Classic (looks like XP theme) and then bring up the resolution window. When you load BW, it will have normal colors and I haven't experienced any freezes
_Quasar_
Profile Joined October 2010
Russian Federation4405 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-26 13:26:32
May 26 2011 13:26 GMT
#7
No windows 7 / Vista - no problem.

Sorry for saying that, I tried them both and XP is better (especially lol vista). So take this as not a trolling but a serious advice. =__=
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kaleidoscope
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Singapore2887 Posts
May 26 2011 13:44 GMT
#8
On May 26 2011 22:08 Callous wrote:
I found a fix for this in an old thread on TL. It was an executable of some sorts and it fixed something in the registry. Search around on TL, I'm sure you'll be able to find it.


yes, i used that fix too, it's pretty solid..

i do not know where it lies now, but that's definitely the best answer though..
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Pads
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
England3228 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-26 13:54:09
May 26 2011 13:48 GMT
#9
On May 26 2011 22:21 2Pacalypse- wrote:
You can even go one step further and make a complete illusion of Fullscreen with W-mode in Chaoslauncher/iCCup launcher

1. Right click on your Chaoslauncher (or ICCup launcher) icon -> Properties.

2. Select "Run in 640x480 screen resolution" under Compatibility tab.

3. Run Chaoslauncher (or ICCup launcher) in Window Mode.

4. Position your StarCraft window perfectly so it aligns on all 4 sides of your screen (it takes little practice to position the top of the window, but it's pretty simple. Click on the red line and pull it up until you don't see red line anymore. If the sides are not aligned perfectly you won't be able to scroll with mouse in one or more direction while in game).

5. Use Alt + F1 to lock your cursor inside StarCraft window, so you can scroll normally in game. (you only have to do this once).

With this workaround your desktop resolution will change to 640x480 everytime you start Chaoslauncher. That is also the resolution on which the BW is played so the game will appear to be in fullscreen, even though it's in window mode. (After you exit Chaoslauncher, your Desktop Resolution will revert to your original one without messing up your icons!).


I don't understand how to do number 4. Do you just left click and drag? That doesn't work for me.

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primebeef
Profile Joined October 2010
United States140 Posts
May 26 2011 13:49 GMT
#10
I might try this out, seeing a lot of discoloration and the game sometimes crashing gets kind of old.
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9527 Posts
May 26 2011 14:01 GMT
#11
On May 26 2011 22:48 Pads wrote:
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On May 26 2011 22:21 2Pacalypse- wrote:
You can even go one step further and make a complete illusion of Fullscreen with W-mode in Chaoslauncher/iCCup launcher

1. Right click on your Chaoslauncher (or ICCup launcher) icon -> Properties.

2. Select "Run in 640x480 screen resolution" under Compatibility tab.

3. Run Chaoslauncher (or ICCup launcher) in Window Mode.

4. Position your StarCraft window perfectly so it aligns on all 4 sides of your screen (it takes little practice to position the top of the window, but it's pretty simple. Click on the red line and pull it up until you don't see red line anymore. If the sides are not aligned perfectly you won't be able to scroll with mouse in one or more direction while in game).

5. Use Alt + F1 to lock your cursor inside StarCraft window, so you can scroll normally in game. (you only have to do this once).

With this workaround your desktop resolution will change to 640x480 everytime you start Chaoslauncher. That is also the resolution on which the BW is played so the game will appear to be in fullscreen, even though it's in window mode. (After you exit Chaoslauncher, your Desktop Resolution will revert to your original one without messing up your icons!).


I don't understand how to do number 4. Do you just left click and drag? That doesn't work for me.

edit: I just straight up don't understand. + Show Spoiler +
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Yes, you left click on the top border to move the window.

But in that screenshot, your resolution hasn't changed to 640x480. Did you do 1-3 steps?

Try going to Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> Adapter -> List all modes. Choose 640x480, True Color (32 bit).
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
Pads
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
England3228 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-26 14:14:23
May 26 2011 14:05 GMT
#12
Ah, I hadn't set StarCraft to run in 640x480, only ICCup launcher. But this works really well, thanks :D. Also, you need to have the 4 arrows selected on the top bar to move it around. Just thorught I'd throw that out there. Also, any idea what effect this has on streaming with procaster or camtasia?
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dynwar7
Profile Joined May 2011
1983 Posts
July 01 2011 08:01 GMT
#13
Yes I have a problem with this too, is there anyway I can get it to work nicely (not too big not too small_ without having to change the resolution to 640x480?

I use ChaosLauncher too by the way, and this is basically what I have

This is my screen without alt+f9

http://i54.tinypic.com/1zbsyms.png

And this is with alt+f9

http://i56.tinypic.com/2n6splg.png

Is there really no other way except to run Chaos in 640 resolution?

Thanks in advance.
Regarding the imbalance, hilarious to see Zergs defending themselves....
[sc1f]eonzerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Belgium6793 Posts
July 01 2011 08:26 GMT
#14
hmmm, but window mode is more slow than full screen i think ...
dynwar7
Profile Joined May 2011
1983 Posts
July 01 2011 09:01 GMT
#15
On July 01 2011 17:26 [sc1f]eonzerg wrote:
hmmm, but window mode is more slow than full screen i think ...

This may be correct, but in my case, it is as fast as full screen ^_^

Just need to find a way for it to be able to "adjust" to my screen without completely going full screen = /
Regarding the imbalance, hilarious to see Zergs defending themselves....
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9527 Posts
July 01 2011 09:05 GMT
#16
On July 01 2011 17:01 DontLoseSightOfIt wrote:
Yes I have a problem with this too, is there anyway I can get it to work nicely (not too big not too small_ without having to change the resolution to 640x480?

I use ChaosLauncher too by the way, and this is basically what I have

This is my screen without alt+f9

http://i54.tinypic.com/1zbsyms.png

And this is with alt+f9

http://i56.tinypic.com/2n6splg.png

Is there really no other way except to run Chaos in 640 resolution?

Thanks in advance.

W-mode in Chaoslauncher is 640x480 resolution. When you toggle double size (Alt + F9), it's exactly that, double.

So the resolution of a Starcraft window in 2nd screenshot is 1280x960. You can't change this. However, you can change your desktop resolution to fit the whole window, by increasing it to at least 1280 pixels in width and at least 960 pixels in height (depends if your monitor supports this big of an resolution).
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
dynwar7
Profile Joined May 2011
1983 Posts
July 01 2011 09:29 GMT
#17
1366x 768 is my max resolution

Maybe I should learn to play in mini-mode :3
Regarding the imbalance, hilarious to see Zergs defending themselves....
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9527 Posts
July 01 2011 10:17 GMT
#18
Did you follow my above mini guide? You mentioned in other thread that it messes up your icons on desktop, but that shouldn't happen...

Did you change your resolution manually or did you right click on Chaoslauncher and clicked "Run in 640x480"?
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
dynwar7
Profile Joined May 2011
1983 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-01 10:19:35
July 01 2011 10:18 GMT
#19
Yes I did run it in 640 (chaos)

Yet It messed up my icons/

Is there really no other way, mate?
Regarding the imbalance, hilarious to see Zergs defending themselves....
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9527 Posts
July 01 2011 10:29 GMT
#20
You can't change the size of a Starcraft window. It's either 640x480 or 1280x960 if double size is toggled.

Only thing you can do is manipulate your desktop resolution to change the perception of the Starcraft window's size.
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
dynwar7
Profile Joined May 2011
1983 Posts
July 01 2011 10:48 GMT
#21
Yeah...well I guess i better start playing in mini mode

Thank you for help Everyone.
Regarding the imbalance, hilarious to see Zergs defending themselves....
SneakPeek
Profile Joined April 2010
Philippines162 Posts
July 01 2011 11:28 GMT
#22
... is this thread about fixing color and screen freeze problems of starcraft in windows 7? cause if it is one why don't you try the fix blizzard made for the colors. im not sure if this fixes the screen freeze but i am sure it fixes the color problems

heres the link by the way
http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=36371&parentCategoryId&pageNumber=1&categoryId=2654
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