Crashing with changing from window to full screen

[Theodrec]

<p>Inevitably when I try and change from windowed to fullscreen mode my video driver locks up.  I use xp sp3 with ati 4850 x2 - latest drivers.</p><p>I would say in general I get strange lagging with all changes in video options, but changing windowed/full screed causes complete lock up.</p>

[TSR-DanielH]

<p><cite>Theodrec wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Inevitably when I try and change from windowed to fullscreen mode my video driver locks up.  I use xp sp3 with ati 4850 x2 - latest drivers.</p><p>I would say in general I get strange lagging with all changes in video options, but changing windowed/full screed causes complete lock up.</p></blockquote><p>Greetings,</p><p>Do you have adaptive anti-aliasing or catalyst AI enabled through the graphics card options?  If so, you will probably want to disable those options.  They have been known to cause problems with the game and could be causing the issues here.</p>

[Theodrec]

<p>Neither, I installed driver only without CCC.</p><p>I uninstalled previous driver and used driver sweeper program before reinstalling.  I have run a memory test and stress tested my video card.  All pass without a hitch.</p><p>I have played since launch and strangely have only had issues over the past few months.  I have used this same setup without problems for 18 months.  I am also running a clean OS install on a new hard drive - don't know if that is coincidental or not.</p>

[TSR-DanielH]

<p><cite>Theodrec wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Neither, I installed driver only without CCC.</p><p>I uninstalled previous driver and used driver sweeper program before reinstalling.  I have run a memory test and stress tested my video card.  All pass without a hitch.</p><p>I have played since launch and strangely have only had issues over the past few months.  I have used this same setup without problems for 18 months.  I am also running a clean OS install on a new hard drive - don't know if that is coincidental or not.</p></blockquote><p>We have seen a problem with increased memory usage since the last game update.  Have you tried lowering your graphics settings when switching between windowed and full screen?  I'm not suggesting that as a permanent solution, but I would like to know if lowering the settings will allow the change.</p><p>Also, what operating system are  you using on that computer?  If you are using something besides XP, locate the Everquest2.exe  in the Everquest 2 directory and try performing these steps:</p><p>1. Right click on the program launch icon2. Left click on "Properties".3. In the new window that pops up click on the "Compatibility" tab.4. In the "Compatibility Mode" area check the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"5. In the drop down list make certain that "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" is selected.</p><p>Then start the game using that same program launch icon.  If you did it correctly then it should bypass the launcher and load up the game.  Let us know if that has any effect on the issue.</p>