Game freezes after 2 seconds in full screen...
Game freezes after 2 seconds in full screen...
I'll try my best to explain this. I searched online and couldn't find any solution because no one's had this issue.
I recently installed a new graphics card, and ever since then I've been having a problem with some games that I run in full screen (Finding Bigfoot, GTA IV, Rainbow Six: Siege) . Basically, I run the game in full screen, and it works for 2 seconds, and then the screen just freezes, but I can still hear the sounds when I control something.
If I tab out and then tab back in the game, it will work again for two seconds and then it freezes again.
I fixed this in certain games which allowed me to use Borderless Window which is basically full screen, but some games (like GTA IV) don't have this option.
Does anyone have any idea as to what I could do? Thanks in advance for any help.
Here’s a revised version of the text with different wording and aiming for clarity and flow:
“This document outlines a troubleshooting approach for an issue impacting full-screen display functionality, likely related to recent AMD driver updates. The core problem involves drivers causing display issues.
Here’s a rewritten version of the text, focusing on clarity and conciseness:
“My PC is experiencing issues with specific applications – primarily when using fullscreen mode. This manifests as random restarts or freezes, particularly in games. The issue seems to be more pronounced in borderless windowed and windowed modes compared to fullscreen. I recently replaced a failing 450W Thermaltake PSU with a new 650W model, as the old one was causing instability and frequent restarts. Despite the upgraded power supply, the problem persists. The issue is strange – performance is fine in other display modes but problematic when running full-screen applications.”
I'm assuming you've removed all old video card drivers (and installed the new ones).
How many monitors do you have?
Is your main monitor's resolution any different from 1920x1080?
If any of the games you have contain an 'Resolution Scale', have you tried descaling this? Even if it doesn't solve the issue completely, see that if on a lower resolution the time before the screen freezes is longer.
While it's no excuse, as Rainbow Six: Siege should be optimised, but GTA IV is well-known to be a real mess of a PC port. Just saying as you might want to try troubleshooting this issue on different games instead. 👍
Rewrite of text using different words:
The issue of freezing in various PC games, particularly GTA IV, is perplexing. Despite attempts to adjust resolution and scaling, the problem persists across multiple titles. The situation seems linked to a specific graphical configuration rather than a game-dependent flaw. Interestingly, fullscreen mode appears functional for some games, while it continues to occur with others. This erratic behavior suggests a potential incompatibility issue within the system’s graphics settings or drivers. Further investigation is needed to pinpoint the exact cause of this freezing phenomenon and determine its root source.
Here’s the rewritten text:
The following describes a potential resolution for full-screen display issues experienced by some users after installing recent AMD drivers. This outlines steps to uninstall existing drivers and software, followed by installing a specific driver version (19.12.1) as a temporary workaround. It's important to note that this is not a permanent solution, and AMD needs to address the root cause of the problem with newer drivers.
To resolve this issue, consider using the following steps:
1. Download and run the AMD Cleanup Utility. This utility will automatically identify and remove all AMD software from your system.
2. Reboot your computer in Safe Mode. The Cleanup Utility should prompt a reboot during its execution.
3. Uninstall all AMD drivers and software through Windows Device Manager or Control Panel.
4. (Optional) Download and install the Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.12.1 driver package. This is provided as a potential alternative if the initial driver installation causes issues.
5. Success!
It’s crucial to understand that this is currently only a temporary fix. AMD should prioritize addressing the underlying problem with subsequent driver releases (such as Adrenalin 2020 19.12.2) to ensure proper full-screen functionality for all users.
All you had to do was install the latest driver AMD just released a few days ago, which is '19.12.3'. It fixed the issues many were having with the previous update of the screen freezing and such. You went through all that for nothing, like going around the block just to walk next door.