Ranger's X-Fire problems

[Ranger]

Right guys -

I've had a couple of complaints that I don't answer X-Fire messages.

To explain, my system seems to have a problem with X-Fire and BF2 - when someone messages me I either get a glitchy message box flashing in and out in front of my BF2, or the message doesnt appear in front at all, BUT BF2 glitches.

Because of this I am now switching off X-Fire while I am playing BF2 (until I get a new second monitor)...

The reason I am doing this is because - when I told Paddy and Dewey about my problems they both went 'Ahhhhh, does it really?' (with evil looks on thier face) - so I now expect X-Fire sabotage of my BF2 play!

 :lol:

I'll still open X-Fire while not in BF2 so I can check who is online.

 :narnar:  Paddy and Dewey ~ I have foiled your evil plans!

[Carr0t]

Originally posted by Ranger@Dec 20 2005, 04:23 PM
Because of this I am now switching off X-Fire while I am playing BF2 (until I get a new second monitor)...

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Dunno if that'll help you. For some unknown reason if I have XFire running on monitor #2 when I load up BF2 I invariably load into the server and immediately drop, before even havign a chance to join a squad. If XFire is backgrounded behind BF2 that doesn't happen. Dunno if it's XFire or the second monitor, as i've never tried joining with the monitor enabled but nowt running on it.

[sulky_uk]

if some one send you a message a littl box flashes up, but as bf2 is the "window" in front it disappears v quickly, if you press scroll lock and x together it will bring it to the front and you can reply, when finished press scroll lock and x to bring bf2 to the front

hope this helps

[delanvital]

Originally posted by sulky_uk@Dec 21 2005, 12:35 AM
if some one send you a message a littl box flashes up, but as bf2 is the "window" in front it disappears v quickly, if you press scroll lock and x together it will bring it to the front and you can reply, when finished press scroll lock and x to bring bf2 to the front

hope this helps

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Yeah that is what I do. It doesn't work in SF though, the box flashes in the corner, but won't stay on top. Nor will the menu.

[Blunt]

Originally posted by delanvital@Dec 20 2005, 11:48 PM
Yeah that is what I do. It doesn't work in SF though, the box flashes in the corner, but won't stay on top. Nor will the menu.

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I can't do it with my otherwise brilliant z-board BF2 keyset...it's ok with the standard 1....(also I can't alt-tab without freezing the pc...but that's another story )

[Norm]

My z-board freezes mine too Blunt. <_< .It also locks keyboard in game and various other little traits. :angry: Bin food imho.So my £3  "trade special" has been taken out of retirement again.

[sulky_uk]

Originally posted by Norm@Dec 21 2005, 12:19 AM
My z-board freezes mine too Blunt. <_< .It also locks keyboard in game and various other little traits. :angry: Bin food imho.So my £3  "trade special" has been taken out of retirement again.

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how much for the zboard norm :wink:

[Blunt]

Originally posted by Norm@Dec 21 2005, 12:19 AM
My z-board freezes mine too Blunt. <_< .It also locks keyboard in game and various other little traits. :angry: Bin food imho.So my £3 "trade special" has been taken out of retirement again.

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I haven't considered getting shot of me z-board coz it's the answer to my prayers (since Doom) ..

I'd just like an answer to my question

[big-paddy]

I cant believe that you think we would stoop to such un-dMw like tactics.

To actually suggest we would be that rotten.

Psst. Its ok Dewey I have his phone number, we can ring his missus to disturb him.

[Ranger]

Originally posted by big-paddy@Dec 21 2005, 02:39 PM
I cant believe that you think we would stoop to such un-dMw like tactics.

To actually suggest we would be that rotten.

Psst. Its ok Dewey I have his phone number, we can ring his missus to disturb him.

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Er, I think you and Dewey TELLING me you were going to do it gave the game away!