Windows 10 fullscreen step by step guide.

[Incryosleep]

I have made minor updates and added info to my guide please use that instead.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1394754816

I've noticed many people having issues here and I put together this step by step guide to help you all. I can only confirm this works on Widnows 10 on 4 different setups that I have but please let me know If it works on 7,8,8.1 as well. Sorry if this is long winded but I wanted to be as clear as I could.

Edit:Backup your save before trying this, a user lost his save data I'm not sure how but just in case.

Step 1. Go into the install location (\Steam\steamapps\common\Insaniquarium Deluxe)

Step 2. Rightclick the "insaniquarium delux.exe" and select "Properties".

Step 3. Go to compatability tab and select the checkbox "run this program in compatability
mode."

Step 4. Select "Windows XP (service pack 2)" from the dropdown box.

Step 5. Below "Settings" click the checkbox for "Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by."

Step 6. Select "Application" from the drop down box.

Step 7. Next select "Disable fullscreen optimization"

Step 8. Select Apply then close.

Step 9. Rightclick "WinFish_Scr.exe" and select "Properties"

Step 10. Repeat steps 3-8 for this .exe (This is the screensaver).

Step 11. Go back to the base steam folder "\Steam" and copy "Steam.dll"

Step 12. Paste "Steam.dll" in the Insaniquarium install location "\Steam\steamapps\common\Insaniquarium Deluxe" With the .exe's you edited.

Step 13. Rightclick "Insaniquarium Delux.exe" Select "send to>" and pick "Desktop" (Create shortcut)"

Step 14. Play with the Shortcut on the desktop.

Step 15. Go to "Options" and turn on "Fullscreen." and turn off "Custom cursors" confirm with "OK"

(OPTIONAL)
Step 16. If you are still having an issue, while in game go to "Options"

Step 17. Ether turn on or off "hardware acceleration" and confirm with "OK"

Step 18. Enjoy! [strike\]

[jaynephine]

Its okay . Thank you ,will try these steps :))

[blackdahlia1880]

Sorry to necro this already, but (and bless you for the fix, it does allow me to fullscreen) now it makes me start all over again at the beginning. Is there a way to get back all my progress and my fishies for VT that I painstakingly worked for? (Yes, I probably sound like a bit of a whiner and ignorant to boot). It's just that I've gotten some really nice fish that I'd like to be able to play with in fullscreen (as all the data is still there if I launch it from steam, it's just in a smaller window that I can't see to play in).

Thank you for indulging me :)

Minx

Update: My son and I put our heads together and located the files that were playing hide and seek in Program Data. All is well and I'm a happy fishtank owner once more. So if anyone else runs into this, they'll at least have a jumping off point due to my frantic attempts :)

[Incryosleep]

Sorry I didn't have time to reply before glad you found it yourself, enjoy playing.

[Gyozas]

Thanks you for your help. I can actually play it ♥ that make me comeback to the childhood time

[Kamashii]

Don't mean to nerco an old post. But thanks so much for this.

[ReptiLily]

in properties there is no compatability tab. Help.

[Incryosleep]

Originally posted by General P.Y.R.O.:

in properties there is no compatability tab. Help.

What version of windows do you have?

[ReptiLily]

windows 10 version 1709

[Incryosleep]

Originally posted by General P.Y.R.O.:

windows 10 version 1709

Only thing I can think of is you are not selecting the .exe for the game and instead the image for the .exe. Make sure you are in the correct location and find the .exe. If not take a screenshot of you in the properties of the exe and post a link here and maybe I can help you better.

[ReptiLily]

Originally posted by InCryosleep:

Originally posted by General P.Y.R.O.:

windows 10 version 1709

Only thing I can think of is you are not selecting the .exe for the game and instead the image for the .exe. Make sure you are in the correct location and find the .exe. If not take a screenshot of you in the properties of the exe and post a link here and maybe I can help you better.

Thanks now i got it Finnaly I can play in fullscreen

[Tears of Cyanide]

Ok, when following these tasks I end up opening the game with no data from my previous save when opening with Steam. Where exactly is this data? I have read it is in "Program Files" but I have found no such user data anywhere; thanks in advance.

[Incryosleep]

Originally posted by Tears of Cyanide:

Ok, when following these tasks I end up opening the game with no data from my previous save when opening with Steam. Where exactly is this data? I have read it is in "Program Files" but I have found no such user data anywhere; thanks in advance.

%PROGRAMDATA%\Steam\Insaniquarium\userdata

Programdata will be under your main drive noramlly /C: and is a hidden folder.

[紅泥]

#12 thanks

[zilla158]

forgive me for my ignorance but where do i find a .exe file

[Incryosleep]

Hope this help @bigdogre
https://ibb.co/nFr8jG