Re: WinSPMBT v5.5
I have seen the registry fixes on the net.
They are pointless since they are aiming at a moving target. They seem to be different numbers on each and every machine as well, not a fixed set of numbers. We cannot ask end users to manually peek at registry entries and edit hex codes every time the game is changed, or whenever Windows decides to mess with these "magic numbers".
Also, it would appear that we would need at least three different installers - an XP or earlier one, A 32 Bit Vista/7 and a 64 bit one. That is not going to happen - with 2 different games, multiple patches for each, and an existing stock of CDs.
The batch file fix is simple and does what is required - it runs the game full-screen for those who require that facility. You lose the ability to multi-task out and do email or whatever, but that is a small price to pay.
Should you require to multi-task then CD owners can run in windowed mode at desktop resolution. The task bar and start key are available at the bottom of the screen as usual then, and the GDI mode graphics do not clash with the Aero desktop interface.
Cheers
Andy
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