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SimsMegaDeluxe
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16 days ago

TS2LC: Stuck on borderless windowed, can't get fullscreen or change resolution

Alt-Enter is not working for me. When I use it, I get the Windows error sound chime. The game is stuck on borderless windowed mode. I can't cycle to either windowed or fullscreen. I'm a steam player....
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SimsMegaDeluxe
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8 days ago

No, this doesn't work. The game still launches in fullscreen mode with Alt-Enter and the in-game resolution options both not working.

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EA_Cade
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8 days ago

Thanks. Could you tell me what resolution your display is in the Windows display settings?

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    SimsMegaDeluxe
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    7 days ago

    This is my resolution.

    Update: for some reason I can now open application windows and they appear on top of my Sims 2 game. I think I might be in fullscreen windowed.

    Still, the in-game resolution settings are grayed out and Alt-Enter still doesn't work (plays the windows error chime).

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      SimsMegaDeluxe
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      5 days ago

      Yes, it's definitely borderless windowed.

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      EA_Cade
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      5 days ago

      Thanks SimsMegaDeluxe 

      Can you try deleting the config folder in Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2 Legacy\Config?

      The graying out of resolution is expected if you are in borderless windowed or maximized windowed since we can't override OS level settings.

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        SimsMegaDeluxe
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        4 days ago

        This did not work. Still occurring:

        1. I am able to press the windows key and bring up the taskbar/open other application on top of the Sims 2, but switching applications causes the game's audio to mute. Thankfully, the game still runs and does not freeze.
        2. In-game window resolution options still grayed out
        3. Alt-enter does not work and causes Windows error chime to play

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