Change output in the config file (try which one works) and/or update the graphics drivers to its latest and greatest

Oh man, that was way easier than I expected. Thanks for helping me with my stupid problem. 😀

You're welcome 😉

I am having the same problem as the guy who opened this thread. How specifically was this issue resolved? Please let me know. Thank you!

It's only two things you need to try.

What specifically needs to be done? Pardon my ignorance, but I am not fully literate on how to do the two things that you mentioned about. I would really appreciate your help in resolving this issue. Thank you!

read the dosbox readme on how to change your settings. then change the output setting of dosbox.
if that doesn't help update your graphics drivers. Google on how to do this.

I'm sure that I don't need to update my graphics drivers, since it is a new computer. As far as chnging the output settings, what settings do I change it to? Do you have games that are played using DOSBOX that work well in full screen mode? What are your settings? Please let me know. Thank you for your help!

just try the few output settings on which work for you.

New computer doesn't mean newest drivers. New computer can mean only low level support drivers from Windows Update. But if you don't want to upgrade your drivers, that's fine by me. It worked for many others but that doesn't mean it has to work for you. Your decision.

Dominus wrote:

New computer doesn't mean newest drivers.

Exactly. Who knows how old the image is that they use for any given model. New drivers for graphics cards can come out every few months, especially if bugs are found in the last release. This means that even a "new" PC may ship with drivers that may be even more than one version outdated.

I don't mean to be bothersome, but which settings work? What lines do I change in the configuration file? Can you tell me your settings? I did look at the DOSBox README file, but I am still confused. I don't want to keep on bothering you, but I am a real idiot when it comes to thing like this. If you could spell out what exactly needs to be done and what I should type, that would be extremely helpful. I really appreciate the help that you have given me so far. Thanks again!

Try looking at the conf file. It will show you what other values are valid.

in the dosbox folde startmnenu entry is an option to "edit dosbox.conf". Click that, search for output in the file, read the stuff above it and change accordingly. just try the ones that are listed. one after the other.

I looked at my configuration file, which is named "dosbox-07.4.conf" and did search for the word "output". The only reference to the word "output" in the file is a line that states "output=surface". It says the other possible values are overlay, opengl, openglnb, and ddraw. What setting do you have? Is it the same setting or is it something different? Are you using Windows 7 as an operating system or are you using something different? I have asked you multiple times to tell me your settings and you haven't told me. Why won't you tell me? Is it a secret? Please tell me your settings. That will at least help me narrow down the issue. Thank you again for all of your help!

Just try other values.

Why won't you tell me?

Looks like he hates you deep from his heart. Really.

My settings won't help you narrow anything down. I have a completely different OS. When I used to have Windows 7, all of them worked fine, as I had the latest drivers installed.
Trying out those four settings would have been faster than writing your last post. But to answer your question with a question, why don't you just do what I wrote? I told you multiple times what to do but you don't do it. Why? Is it a secret?

Thank you for the operating system information. That really helps. I also checked out my graphics drivers and they did need updated. Thank you for mentioning that. I did try the game after updating my grpahics drivers and the full screen issue still happens. I will try changing the output line in my DOSBox configuration file to the other possible values and hopefully another setting will resolve the issue on my computer. Once again, thank you for all of your help!

I've all but given up trying to use full screen on my multiple display configuration I've opted for changiing the DOSBox settings so it opens in a 1024x768 OpenGL based window instead and on multiple display configurations that is as good as it gets.