2nd Monitor Goes Black in Full Screen Mode

[DJP]

I am using two monitors with a Nvidia 7800GS card and when I go into full screen w FSX the 2nd monitor goes black. This does not happen in FS9. Any ideas how to fix this?

[n4gix]

That's the way it works. This is "normal behavior" for FSX. You can undock and move windows in 2d mode, and then switch to full-screen mode.

[BASys]

Hi Folks

DJP -
For working in fullscreen mode with addons,
e.g. squawkbox, etc.
there's a 'dirty' workaround.

Before launching FSX -
- Disable your second monitor.
- Launch FSX.
- Re-enable your second monitor.

N.B.
YMMV.
Clicking any window on your second monitor will minimize FSX.
Pause & Minimize FSX before doing so,
otherwise you may experience difficulties returning to fullscreen mode.

HTH
ATB
Paul