Algodoo bug windows 7!

[niffirg1]

I am running Algodoo 1.7.8 and when i minimize algodoo and start it back up again its just a black screen... Any insight into this problem?

[tatt61880]

I am running Algodoo 1.7.8 and when i minimize algodoo and start it back up again its just a black screen... Any insight into this problem?

I also have the same problem in my new laptop.
The graphics card seems to cause this problem.
Read also Resizing display bug.

[niffirg1]

Why is it the graphics card? And can it be fixed, cause this is a brand new computer with a great GC

[Chronos]

I had this problem on Vista when I first got Algodoo. It went away after a while, but I don't know how. Maybe just wait for an update?

[emilk]

The thing with new computers running Vista and, especially, Windows 7, is that it doesn't matter that they have great graphics cards - because the default drivers suck. Which is why people like me get a lot of reports like "your software sucks on windows 7!".

Try updating your graphics drivers.

[electronicboy]

if you don't know what drivers to get then run dxdiag on your computer by pressing win+r, click save all information and attach it to a post on the topic and i or one of the other members might be able to advise you on the drivers you need.

[niffirg1]

Are drivers hardware or software?
For now i just wont minimize algodoo

[emilk]

It's software for your graphics card, free from the graphics card manufacturer. So if you have a nvidia graphics card, go download drivers from their homepage.

It's a real shame that there isn't a working automated system for this in Windows 6.x, IMNSHO.

[niffirg1]

Yeah i Have an Nvidia, so what drivers should i download?

[emilk]

niffirg1: http://tinyurl.com/36jfyzg

[niffirg1]

BTW, i have another question, my computer has an Nvidia GC but also an Intel Graphics Accelerator.Whenever i play a game it says that the Intel chip is running and doesnt register the Nvidia one. Is the Nvidia running regardless, if not how can i enable it?