when i play games they...

[Anoymous]

When i play games the game minimizes when something pops
up such as an instant message or something of that sort.
I would like to have Instant Messanger running at the same
time of my games and I was wondering if I could change the
settings so the game would not minimize when something
popped up during a game. By the way I have Windows XP
lemme know if I can do anything about it.

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi,

If you have a Geforce you can use the desktop manager
to either set the game to always be on top, or to play the
game on a virtual desktop separate from your normal one.

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| When i play games the game minimizes when something pops
| up such as an instant message or something of that sort.
| I would like to have Instant Messanger running at the same
| time of my games and I was wondering if I could change the
| settings so the game would not minimize when something
| popped up during a game. By the way I have Windows XP
| lemme know if I can do anything about it.

 

[Guest]

Where exactly is the desktop manager? Is it when I right-
click on my desktop and then choose the desktop tab and
change it from there? If so, please let me know how to
find it.

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi,

If it's enabled, nView Desktop Manager would be accessible
via an icon in your system tray (next to the time). To enable it,
right click your desktop / Settings... / Advanced... / click the
Geforce Tab / click on "Desktop Management" in the left tray,
and then check the box "Enable nView Desktop Manager / OK.

There now. Didn't they make that easy to find?

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

| Where exactly is the desktop manager? Is it when I right-
| click on my desktop and then choose the desktop tab and
| change it from there? If so, please let me know how to
| find it.
|