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o hi der · Oct 26, 2009, 02:58 PM // 14:58

Howcome when ever i minimize on this computer the screen turns gray for like 30 seconds?

isildorbiafra · Oct 26, 2009, 03:01 PM // 15:01

And I thought you were refering to minimizing penaltys for leeching/ botting in JQ. LOL

CaptainScrat · Oct 26, 2009, 03:10 PM // 15:10

Uhm simply that your Pc sux. Or in a more formal way, plz upgrade your computer hardware and it wont happen.

- Captain Scrat

o hi der · Oct 26, 2009, 03:42 PM // 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainScrat

Uhm simply that your Pc sux. Or in a more formal way, plz upgrade your computer hardware and it wont happen.

- Captain Scrat

I just got this comp 2 months ago

Taddayo Kun · Oct 26, 2009, 03:53 PM // 15:53

doesn't matter when you got your computer. The problem is most likely with your graphics, try updating your drivers or something.

Edit: While you figure this out, try running guild wars in windowed mode.

LicensedLuny · Oct 26, 2009, 03:55 PM // 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by o hi der

I just got this comp 2 months ago

The age of a pc alone doesn't really say much about how well it handles video games. Although GW is a fairly old game and has always run surprisingly well on some of the lower end pc builds (at least as far as gaming pc's go.)

It does sound like some kind of PC issue - don't know if it's hardware or software. There's a nice subforum here for tech support full of very crafty, helpful folks.

GL!

Worldbeater · Oct 26, 2009, 04:01 PM // 16:01

Try lowering the quality of GW within the client. If that doesn't work, go to the web site of your graphics card's manufacturer and download the latest driver update. If that does nothing, try lowering the screen resolution and see if that helps. If none of that works, it's beyond my limited level of expertise.

SpiritSpammer · Oct 26, 2009, 05:11 PM // 17:11

instead of minimizing press ALT+Enter to put it in window mode.

Kattar · Oct 26, 2009, 05:21 PM // 17:21

Guild Wars doesn't like to be minimized. It's doesn't handle it very well. Tends to max out the processor when you do that. On slower machines, it can lock up the computer completely anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes.

There's not much you can do about it, other than upgrading your computer a little. It's still going to freeze/lag/whatever when you do it though, regardless of you specs.

jonnieboi05 · Oct 26, 2009, 07:34 PM // 19:34

Hardware/software issue. Most likely your PC isn't a "gaming" (a midline/highend) PC if it doesn't load/minimize/ect whenever you perform tasks.

Meh. My guess would be hardware if anything. Do you have a video card installed (not intergrated)? If so, what specs? It can make a word of difference.

~LeNa~