Menu and Mouse Problems... Please help!

DiscoStu · 09-21-2002, 04:47 AM

Hi there. I recently got a new computer with WindowsXP installed. And for some reason, I can't access the menu in FS2002 when in fullsreen mode. Also the mouse-cursor is "flickering" around. Is this a problem with FS2002 running on WindowsXP?
I have a GeForce4 GraphicCard, and tried all settings, but the promlem didn't go away.
Also I installed Dreamfleet's 737-400 and A320 /19 /21. Maybe there's the problem?...

Thynx for help,

Stu

**rtriez** · 09-21-2002, 04:58 AM

I don't know much, if anything about Win XP, but in full screen mode, hit Ctrl to bring up the menu bar ( works for Win 98...and I'm assuming it'll work on any Win version, it's a FS2002 key command ).

Sorry 'bout the flickerin' mouse thing....no idea there.

Best Regards,

Bob

**cascadesss** · 09-21-2002, 05:06 AM

Stu,

Windows XP has no adverse effects on FS-2002. I've been running that configuration for a year now just fine.

I thought you press the Alt key to get the menu, not CTL. I don't remember because I run FS-2002 in a windowed mode.

Have you installed all of the updates to WinXP? That could make a difference.

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**rtriez** · 09-21-2002, 05:11 AM

...my error...you are correct...Alt is the key command, not Ctrl. Sorry 'bout that.

Best Regards,

Bob

DiscoStu · 09-21-2002, 05:43 AM

Thanks folks, but after some years of FS flying, i'm aware of the function of the ALT key. But the problem is, that the program seems to swich into menu-mode without showing the menu. The same when i hit "�" for saving my flight, the cursor turns into this "text-editing" mode whe I'm over a certain area (where normally the flight-name-save-dialog should be shown) but I can't see anything.
I guess I'll try to update WinXP. There is no BugFix or Path file for FS2002 like in FS2000, isn't there?

Thanks anyway for the fast response...

**Leif** · 09-21-2002, 05:54 AM

you have SP1 on your XP?

search forum for numerous problems with sp1 in that case

//Leif

DiscoStu · 09-21-2002, 07:20 AM

i managed to fix that mouse cursor problem (for anybody who has the same): you must not select a 3D cursor sceme in mouse settings. keep it 2D.

about that menu problem: i've read that increasing the FSAA level in your graphic-card settings to 4X will fix it. i've tried it, and it worked. one time! i guess i have to try several more times...