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More info?)
I was playing the game an hour prior to that, I exited the game, but
when starting it again, it started to happen. I checked drivers for
graphic card, checked for spyware/virus, patched the game, none of
this worked. I even uninstalled and installed the game again, still
did not work.
On Wed, 29 Jun 2005 07:30:03 +0200, "Jose Francisco"
<almach@onvol.net> wrote:
>Greetings,
>
>First of all, make sure your computer specifications meet the system
>requirements of the game you are trying to play. You can check for the
>system requirements on the back of the game box or on the offical game
>website.
>
>If still doesn't work try updating your graphic card drivers. If you have an
>ATI card, visit www.ati.com However, if you have a Nvidia Card, visit
>www.nvidia.com
>
>Also try downloading the latest patches for your game. Sometimes patches
>include in-game fixes and graphic card problems. You can looking for game
>patches on the offical website of the game.
>
>Lastly, try scanning your computer for any spyware, malware, adware, viruses
>and trojans.
>
>Spyware, malware and adware; can be removed with the following programs:
>
>1. Spybot Search and Destroy - http://security.kolla.de/
>2. Adware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
>3. Microsoft Anti-Spyware (Beta) -
>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
>
>Thanks,
>
>Good luck,
>
>Jose Francisco
>
>"namsilat" <talismana@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:ho84c11hdr3s6uikilntfprbibhqcrri6l@4ax.com...
>>I have been trying to run a game which after started, kept minimizing
>> itself to the taskbar. When I click it to bring it up, it
>> automatically minimizes again. What gives?
>