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BittenZombie55 Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:27pm

Games Keep Minimizing

Ive been having this problem for about 3 days now, and it seems like the games I play minimize randomly. They do this countinously, and it doesn't seem there is any rhyme or reason as to why it is doing this. I just upgraded to Windows 10 and it seemed to be working just fine. Then I realized that it was happening to my other games, even the ones I didn't buy off of Steam, like Brutal Doom. Please help, I'm not sure really what the problem is

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The Giving One Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:29pm

Originally posted by BittenZombie55:
I just upgraded to Windows 10

Post the exact model and model number and manufacturer of the computer. If it is custom built, post the exact motherboard, please.

What is your antivirus program ?

The Giving One Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:32pm

What the good Nele said is correct, as long as your computer can actually run Windows 10 (drivers/BIOS) so check this list for problematic software also, please.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9828-SFLZ-9289

Problematic antivirus programs are also listed there.

BittenZombie55 Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:53pm

the motherbord is an msi 970 gaming

BittenZombie55 Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:57pm

The antivirus is Norton

The Giving One Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:58pm

Originally posted by BittenZombie55:
The antivirus is Norton

There it is....Norton. Norton is one of the worst ones.

http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/864960354202730196/#c864960354203825652
http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/864960354202730196/#c864960354208015680
http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/392183857628513359/#c392184289304621591
http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/458607518209700397/?tscn=1453942737#c458607518210063348
http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/392184289304843029/?tscn=1458633705#c392184342868920447

BittenZombie55 Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:02pm

so should I uninstall Norton?

The Giving One Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:04pm

Originally posted by BittenZombie55:
so should I uninstall Norton?

My suggestion ?

Not only uninstall Norton, but any and all processes associated along with Norton. For example, any live update processes.

If it has Norton/Symantec listed in it, I would get rid of it ASAP.

Next, you need to reboot and do this for any games affected. Let's hope Norton did not mess up your Steam and is only affecting your games.....

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335

Last edited by The Giving One; Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:04pm

Pong [Linux] May 16, 2016 @ 5:16pm

Same issue here - but totaly different environment: Linux, Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64 Bit, no virus scanner ... still, the game "Strike Suit Zeroi" keeps minimizing about every 5 minutes.

The Giving One May 16, 2016 @ 7:45pm

Originally posted by Wurzelzweig:
Same issue here - but totaly different environment: Linux, Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64 Bit, no virus scanner ... still, the game "Strike Suit Zeroi" keeps minimizing about every 5 minutes. :toxictitan:

You may get better help in the Linux forum then. Here it is linked below just in case.

http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/

DarkMage May 16, 2016 @ 7:57pm

I agree with @The Giving One Norton just takes over you computer but make sure when your uninstalling the program that you force stop its processes and other side programs that come with it.

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