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GodxSon
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada30 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-14 20:41:20
May 14 2011 20:40 GMT
#1
Hey Tlers I just got a recent error on sc2 which wont allow me to enter full screen mode. Every time i go to settings then click full screen it gives an error (image below)

All so i think it may have to do with me adjusting the variables.txt but i cant find a default variables.txt to replace mine with.



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Thanks in advance!



And yes I have tried resetting and even made extra user accounts but no avail.
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FeiLing
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany428 Posts
May 14 2011 21:02 GMT
#2
Just try to delete the variables.txt. Afaik the default one will be recreated automatically. Or rename it to be safe/have a backup.
dUTtrOACh
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada2339 Posts
May 14 2011 21:11 GMT
#3
Windowed Fullscreen mode is better anyway. I think you shouldn't worry about it. That and not playing around with hidden files in the game directory...
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GodxSon
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada30 Posts
May 14 2011 21:13 GMT
#4
On May 15 2011 06:02 FeiLing wrote:
Just try to delete the variables.txt. Afaik the default one will be recreated automatically. Or rename it to be safe/have a backup.


Tried and the problem still remains.
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GodxSon
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada30 Posts
May 14 2011 21:14 GMT
#5
On May 15 2011 06:11 dUTtrOACh wrote:
Windowed Fullscreen mode is better anyway. I think you shouldn't worry about it. That and not playing around with hidden files in the game directory...



My Pc can barely handle SC2 in full screen mode so in no way can i play in windowed full...
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FeiLing
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany428 Posts
May 14 2011 21:18 GMT
#6
Update all your drivers :p
Fishraper
Profile Joined August 2010
United States69 Posts
May 15 2011 07:37 GMT
#7
Do you use multiple monitors? And did you try using Fullscreen Windowed mode.
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ZenGraffix
Profile Joined April 2011
United States96 Posts
May 16 2011 02:46 GMT
#8
Huh, thats not a real good sign. Possibly refresh rate related, due to a second monitor or that display adapter is not set to Primary or default for directx. Just a guess
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QuackPocketDuck
Profile Joined January 2011
410 Posts
May 16 2011 03:09 GMT
#9
On May 15 2011 06:14 GodxSon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2011 06:11 dUTtrOACh wrote:
Windowed Fullscreen mode is better anyway. I think you shouldn't worry about it. That and not playing around with hidden files in the game directory...



My Pc can barely handle SC2 in full screen mode so in no way can i play in windowed full...


Full screen winowed runs at the same frames as full screen except for when you actually alt - tab
no? I'm not sure maybe theres a frame difference when running on lower spec hardware
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ZenGraffix
Profile Joined April 2011
United States96 Posts
May 16 2011 03:15 GMT
#10
when you run in windowed mode, your windows desktop, icons, aero effects are all still being displayed behind the game. Full screen the game is isolated. Its likely a driver issue, or another device serving as the primary or default monitor in windows.
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djsm0ke
Profile Joined April 2011
United States16 Posts
May 26 2011 02:21 GMT
#11
I also have this problem. I use an external Monitor from an VGA connection. When i set the main display to the external monitor (not the laptop screen) it's bugged in windows full screen mode. Any advice?
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