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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Bass » Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:28 am

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Dont think you can do it, fsx will go pause when you put it on desk. You may have it running half screen when turning off full screen, but remember it takes memory.
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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Fozzer » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:00 am

Hi, I recently installed FSX acceleration on my Dell laptop running windows 7. Is there any way that I could run fsx (actually keep flying, not just pause) while, say, browsing on another window? This comes in handy while doing homework.


On my FS 2004, if I "Minimise" the Sim, (Windowed Mode), it will drop down into my Task Bar and continue flying, whilst I do other things. (Just check your Autopilot altitude!).
I just click on it again to return back.

Alternatively...Menu > Options > Settings > General > Pause on Task Switch...uncheck!

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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby CHUCK79 » Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:12 am

[quote]Warning, mayday, sos
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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby dave3cu » Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:17 am

Hi, I recently installed FSX acceleration on my Dell laptop running windows 7. Is there any way that I could run fsx (actually keep flying, not just pause) while, say, browsing on another window? This comes in handy while doing homework.


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In FSX goto Settings>General. Find the line 'Pause on task switch', and remove the check mark next to the line.
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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Bass » Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:57 am

Hi, I recently installed FSX acceleration on my Dell laptop running windows 7. Is there any way that I could run fsx (actually keep flying, not just pause) while, say, browsing on another window? This comes in handy while doing homework.


Russell,

In FSX goto Settings>General. Find the line 'Pause on task switch', and remove the check mark next to the line.


My wife said, be happy you still can learn something. Never been aware of that switch ::)
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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Zaphod » Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:55 am

Not really sure what any of this has got to do with my original post? :-? ::)

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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Hagar » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:16 pm

Not really sure what any of this has got to do with my original post? :-? ::)

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This might help with the boot animation. http://www.askvg.com/fix-windows-7-boot-screen-changed-to-vista-styled/
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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Fozzer » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:16 pm

Not really sure what any of this has got to do with my original post? :-? ::)

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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Zaphod » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:31 pm

Not really sure what any of this has got to do with my original post? :-? ::)

Zaphod.

This might help with the boot animation. http://www.askvg.com/fix-windows-7-boot-screen-changed-to-vista-styled/


Thanks Hagar.
I did find the same recommendation in my search for a solution. To be honest I don't feel entirely confident messing with the registry entries so I think I'll wait until my genius son-in law is next visiting (he did build my PC after all) and let him have a go.

Thanks for the reply.

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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Zaphod » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:33 pm

Not really sure what any of this has got to do with my original post? :-? ::)

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..that was last Tuesday week, Zaph... :o...!

Lots of Porridge been poked down the drain since then... ;)...!

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....but none of your special gravy??? ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Resolution problem?

Postby Fozzer » Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:49 am

Talking about modifying Windows 7.... ;)...
....apparently, one of the most difficult things to do, is to change the Windows 7 default boot-up sound to something different!
In Win 7, it involves complex alterations to the Registry!
It was easy in the previous versions; XP, etc.

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