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dragonbooks16
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5 months ago
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Game runs in full screen but cropped by window

Tried playing the sims 3 after a while (it's been over a year since I last played), but when the game launches the window size stays the same size as the game launcher (see photos attached). The logo...
  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    5 months ago

    dragonbooks16  Try editing Options.ini, in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3, to impose the resolution you want.  Search for resolution and fullscreen to jump to each setting.  The 0 after the resolution can be ignored, if it's there.

    I would try 1920x1080 if 3840x2160 doesn't give you the effects you want.

    If this doesn't help, please disconnect your drawing tablet, restart your computer, and try again.

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