

The start bar is on the secondary monitor. I run Windows 7 (64-bit, fully compatible with x86).This seems to be happening when the resolution of Warcraft 3 is changing.

Firefox and Excel, and by dancing I mean windows go to a new, seemingly random location on the screen, and their positions and scaling values are not restored when I close down Warcraft 3. I am fully aware that you can run Warcraft 3 in this mode by creating a shortcut and add " -window" at the end of the path string however, the Editor runs the game straight from the executable files - not shortcuts.īecause whenever I start Warcraft 3 it makes all my windows dance by windows I mean running applications with interface, e.g. I want to run Warcraft 3 in Windowed Mode when running a map through the Editor (Ctrl+F9). In my experience people should use this a little more:ġ. Secondly, I generally search and brows various forums before asking questions 80% of the time the answer is already out there. Thats all there is to it! Have fun playing Warcraft 3 with your monitor's native resolution.First of all, I'm am not completely new in here, I just haven't felt the need to post anything before now. You may have to restart Warcraft 3 for the change to take effect. Make sure you change the default hex value to decimal value.Įxample - 24" widescreen with 1920x1200 resolution.

There are two variables that you must change: resheight and reswidth. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Blizzard Entertainment\\Warcraft III\\Video I have done this before in the past and it is safe.įirst, we need to open a 'run' window. I have included a couple of pictures to demonstrate how to do this registry edit. The only way to do this is to do a simple registry edit. There is, of course, a way to force Warcraft 3 (both Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne) to run in a high or widescreen resolution. Larger monitors, 21" or larger, have native resolutions that are not supported by Warcraft 3.

Warcraft 3 by todays standards is an old game, but it is still popular. Update: This registry edit is no longer needed as the new patch, V1.25, adds widescreen resolutions to the video options in the game.
