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So I performed a full re-install of the latest version of SB using the file SBProPEBundleInstaller_4379.exe from the SB eSims site. Install ran fine, loads and was able to adjust all options with the exception of Display Options. By default, it starts in window mode. The moment I select full screen, the game completely locks up and I an not able to Alt+Tab out cause the picture stays in front. I open Task manager, and I can't see it to move it to front...so my only option is to either Log Out or restart. Sometimes Alt+F4 works, but most times it doesn't.

 

System Specs:

Asus ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi mobo

Gigabyte 4090 w/Driver v 531.41.

Intel i7-13700

32gig DDR5

34" Alienware monitor running at 3440x1440

 

Will run in window mode

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I'm not able to reproduce on my machines; problem requires some investigation.  Can you  launch SB in debug mode and try switching to full screen? Shortcut  for launching SB in debug mode can be found in Start>All Apps> eSim Games-Steel Beasts Pro> Troubleshooting.  Then please send us collected debug log (can be found in  My Documents/eSim Games/Steel Beasts/logs); please use e-mail, do not post it here.

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On 3/27/2023 at 8:37 AM, Jartsev said:

I'm not able to reproduce on my machines; problem requires some investigation.  Can you  launch SB in debug mode and try switching to full screen? Shortcut  for launching SB in debug mode can be found in Start>All Apps> eSim Games-Steel Beasts Pro> Troubleshooting.  Then please send us collected debug log (can be found in  My Documents/eSim Games/Steel Beasts/logs); please use e-mail, do not post it here.

email was sent to Ssnake. Is there a different one I should be using?

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On 3/28/2023 at 2:46 PM, Gibsonm said:

Does ASUS still ship their motherboards with that "Sonic Radar" application / utility that used to cause all sorts of issues?

I did not install anything ASUS related. There is an option that can also be disabled in the BIOS, which I did 🙂

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On 4/12/2023 at 4:34 AM, Xstincshun said:

I did not install anything ASUS related. There is an option that can also be disabled in the BIOS, which I did 🙂

 

Ah OK I read this though:

 

On 3/27/2023 at 11:37 PM, Xstincshun said:

System Specs:

Asus ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi mobo

 

The point being that the software is pre-installed on the motherboard - IIRC you have to de-install it.

 

Its not something you are asked to install.

 

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Unfortunately, the logs you provided don't have enough information to determine the problem.   

 

Can you try a couple things and see if SB works correctly after each?

 

1. Disable your second monitor.  (Though I doubt this is the problem)

 

2. Roll back the GPU driver to an earlier version (I noticed some reports of a few games crashing with the drivers you have)

 

 

 

 

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I'm not much of a computer guy.

 

I have an i7-10700KF CPU @380GHz, 16 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (single monitor). This is just a Dell computer.

 

I have this very same issue with this latest update and probably with at least the previous two updates. I just keep it in windowed mode and manually adjust the screen to fit my monitor.

 

Just to let you know your not the only one, for what it's worth.

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I also have 4090 and encountered exactly the same problem. I found a workaround, go to:

C:\Program Files\eSim Games\SB Pro PE\Release

Right click SBProPE64cm and select Properties and then under the Compatibility tab make sure to check "Disable fullscreen optimizations" and your game should now work in fullscreen.

 

BTW when your system locks up like this and you're on Win11 you can do the following:

1) Press WinKey+Tab

2) Press the "+ New Desktop" button

3) Open Task manager as usual, close the app

4) Press Winkey+Tab again

5) Close the desktop you created which will return you to your old desktop

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On 5/12/2023 at 1:22 PM, dwight said:

I also have 4090 and encountered exactly the same problem. I found a workaround, go to:

C:\Program Files\eSim Games\SB Pro PE\Release

Right click SBProPE64cm and select Properties and then under the Compatibility tab make sure to check "Disable fullscreen optimizations" and your game should now work in fullscreen.

 

BTW when your system locks up like this and you're on Win11 you can do the following:

1) Press WinKey+Tab

2) Press the "+ New Desktop" button

3) Open Task manager as usual, close the app

4) Press Winkey+Tab again

5) Close the desktop you created which will return you to your old desktop

 

Same setup but your fix doesnt work for me. As soon as i select Full Screen and press ok, the application terminates.

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Can you find crashdump files of Steel Beasts on your computer?

A shortcut to their location can be found in the

Windows Start Menu / eSim Games - Steel Beasts Pro / Troubleshooting

 

If so, please put them into a ZIP or RAR file and send them to me by email for further study.

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