Windows 7 Screen size on SOF2 game

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Hi
My laptop originally was loaded Vista Home Premium, I took advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium (which incidentally cost me apx £22 for shipping charges)...
Details: HP Pavillion DV72110sa, AMD Turion X2 Dual Core 2.20GHZ (64 bit), 4 GB RAM, ATI Radeon 4530 512MB dedicated, screen resolution 1600x900.
All pgms ran fine on Vista, however, since upgrading to Win 7 I can't get Soldier Of Fortune 2 Gold Edition ro run with a full screen, the laptop resolution is 1600x900 which isnt in the SOF configuration but on Vista it did run on full screen, on Win 7 no matter what I do the best I get is 2/3... ok I know it is an old game which originally was designed for Win XP but I bought it barely 6 months ago and truth be known I like it!
I have tried playing the game in every mode you can think of, different screen resolutions, admin, win xp compatible, I have downloaded the ATI updated drivers, but still no joy...I would like to carry on using Win 7 but I can't find any support or clues anywhere...
I have contacted Activision, alas anything they have suggested hasnt worked.
And yet... people tell me that the game works fine on win 7, but how? HELP, please...
Thank you

 

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It seems like you are facing an issue running Soldier Of Fortune 2 Gold Edition in full screen on Windows 7, despite the game running fine in full screen on Vista. I understand how frustrating this can be, especially when you enjoy playing the game. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue and get the game to run in full screen on Windows 7: 1. Compatibility Mode: - Right-click on the game's shortcut or executable file. - Select "Properties." - Go to the "Compatibility" tab. - Check the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select "Windows XP." - Click on "Apply" and then "OK." 2. Graphics Settings: - Try adjusting the game's graphics settings within the game itself. - Look for options related to screen resolution and try setting it to a resolution that works better with Windows 7. 3. Run as Administrator: - Right-click on the game's shortcut or executable file. - Select "Run as administrator." This can sometimes resolve compatibility issues. 4. Update Graphics Drivers: - Ensure that your ATI Radeon graphics drivers are up to date. You mentioned that you downloaded updated drivers, but double-check to make sure you have the latest version installed. 5. DirectX: - Ensure that your DirectX version is up to date. Soldier of Fortune 2 may require a specific version of DirectX to run properly. 6. Virtual Machine: - As a last resort, you could consider running the game in a virtual machine with an older operating system like Windows XP. This method can sometimes bypass compatibility issues. 7. Community Fixes: - Check online forums and communities dedicated to gaming. Sometimes, other players may have found workarounds or patches to make older games run smoothly on newer operating systems. If despite trying these steps, you are still unable to run Soldier Of Fortune 2 Gold Edition in full screen on Windows 7, you can also consider looking into fan-made patches or mods that might address compatibility issues. I hope these suggestions help you get the game running in full screen on Windows 7 so you can continue enjoying it. If you need further assistance or have any more questions, feel free to ask!