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==Registry Editor== | ==Registry Editor== | ||
# Open the [[Registry Editor]]: | # Open the [[Registry Editor]]: | ||
− | #* Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>regedit</code> | + | #* Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>regedit</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. |
− | #* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>regedit</code> | + | #* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>regedit</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. |
# Steps continue here. | # Steps continue here. | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
# Open Services: | # Open Services: | ||
− | #* Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>services.msc</code> | + | #* Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>services.msc</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. |
− | #* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>services.msc</code> | + | #* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>services.msc</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. |
# Steps continue here. | # Steps continue here. | ||
Revision as of 02:52, 21 May 2014
- Moved sound-related fixes to Glossary:Sound.
Registry Editor
- Open the Registry Editor:
- Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type
regedit
and press ↵ Enter. - Windows XP: press ⊞ Win+R, type
regedit
and press ↵ Enter.
- Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type
- Steps continue here.
Services
- Open Services:
- Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type
services.msc
and press ↵ Enter. - Windows XP: press ⊞ Win+R, type
services.msc
and press ↵ Enter.
- Vista and newer: open the Start screen/Start menu, type
- Steps continue here.
Windows 8 fullscreen border
Some games have a window border visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8. The result may vary from the example on the right (e.g. the border area might be solid white instead). To fix install the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit and apply the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix.
(Ideally provide a ready-made shim for for the affected game).
Devices
Disable device during gameplay/hide controller from game
- This is useful for games that have conflicts with certain devices.
- This is also useful for using keyboard and mouse input with games that force controller mode when one is connected with no way of changing back without actually disconnecting the controller.
Instructions |
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