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Baldur's Gate seriesBG2: Windows 8.1 full screen problem.... (11 posts)solved(11 posts)solved
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Posted February 04, 2014
...or maybe it's just me lol....
I have it set for full screen in the game options, but it stays the same size as windowed.... my eyesight kinda blows, so I'm having a hard time seeing text.
I searched the forum, but couldn't find anything pertaining to my particular problem.
any help would be GREATLY appreciated, I'm jonesing to play this!!
Thanks,
Rick
This question / problem has been solved by DeMignonimage
Posted February 04, 2014
Windows 8 or 8.1? BG or BG2? Have you tried running the config.exe (bgconfig?) and changing the resolutions? Also, if 8.1 you may need to download an updated driver from the PC maker's website.

You can try to download the widescreen mod from the thread below.

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/enhance_the_gameplay_in_your_edition_of_baldurs_gate_from_gogcom
Posted February 04, 2014
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skeezix1970: ... I have it set for full screen in the game options, but it stays the same size as windowed...
Have you tried turning on scaling in your graphics card's control panel? (e.g. like in the screenshots)
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Posted February 04, 2014
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thme: Windows 8 or 8.1? BG or BG2? Have you tried running the config.exe (bgconfig?) and changing the resolutions? Also, if 8.1 you may need to download an updated driver from the PC maker's website.

You can try to download the widescreen mod from the thread below.

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/enhance_the_gameplay_in_your_edition_of_baldurs_gate_from_gogcom
im running 8.1, and playing bg2....
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skeezix1970: ... I have it set for full screen in the game options, but it stays the same size as windowed...
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DeMignon: Have you tried turning on scaling in your graphics card's control panel? (e.g. like in the screenshots)
thanks, but no luck.
Post edited February 04, 2014 by skeezix1970
Posted February 04, 2014
I also have 8.1 and was prompted to install DirectPlay when launching BG2 which caused the game to appear like a window in the middle of the screen. I had to download the widescreen mod and set the game to my native monitor resolution, 1366 x 768.

I have an HP 15.6" laptop with and AMD processor.
Posted February 04, 2014
Try running BGConfig (as Administrator) and switch 3D acceleration from your current setting to the other (enabled/disabled) and use a resolution of 800x600 for a start.

Also run the game as Administrator.

Here's DirectX9, to make sure your system has all older components installed:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
Post edited February 04, 2014 by DeMignon
Posted February 06, 2014
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DeMignon: Try running BGConfig (as Administrator) and switch 3D acceleration from your current setting to the other (enabled/disabled) and use a resolution of 800x600 for a start.

Also run the game as Administrator.

Here's DirectX9, to make sure your system has all older components installed:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
thanks for all the help!!! im good to go!!
:)
Posted February 06, 2014
Excellent!
Posted February 13, 2014
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skeezix1970: ...or maybe it's just me lol....
I have it set for full screen in the game options, but it stays the same size as windowed.... my eyesight kinda blows, so I'm having a hard time seeing text.
I searched the forum, but couldn't find anything pertaining to my particular problem.
any help would be GREATLY appreciated, I'm jonesing to play this!!
Thanks,
Rick
Never install a game in the Program Files. In fact, uninstall the game from there and re-install it somewhere else.

It can be necessary sometimes for older games to run in admin mode anyway, but it brings a world of pain when modding or changing the games preferences isn't possible because the game is in the *protected* Program Files folder.
Posted February 14, 2014
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thme: I also have 8.1 and was prompted to install DirectPlay when launching BG2 which caused the game to appear like a window in the middle of the screen.
I just had the exact same problem but thanks to DeMignon there was a nice and simple solution readily available.

Cheers DeMignon! +1 rep.

How come Direct Play is absolutely necessary in order for my PC to run the game? This is the first time I've ever been required to install it.
Post edited February 14, 2014 by Lemon_Curry
Posted February 14, 2014
Wish I knew why Direct Play is required for 8.1 and it was not needed for Windows 8. +1 to DeMignon, I am going to go back and try his solution.
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