IE8 full screen mode on netbook

allen337 · Feb 3, 2011

Im working on a gateway netbook LT20164 Ive tried everything i can think of to get this thing from going into full screen mode everytime you enter internet explorer. It jumps back n forth from full screen mode to regular mode like instant back n forth cannot even surf web at all its useless to even try. Ive updated video drivers chipset and anything else not updated im confused why its doing this. Its like a sticky key is stuck. any ideas guys?

specs
gateway netbook LT20164
1 gig ram
win xp sp3
intel atom
intel chipset
wireless lan
wired lan does it on either wireless or wired
160 gig hd
using optical mouse microsoft

spec page http://support.gateway.com/product/

allen337 · Feb 4, 2011

tried plug n play monitor and different resolutions same effect jumps back n forth quickly between full screen mode and regular

tried firefox also

Did a clean install of win xp sp3 same results

Peter1986C · Feb 4, 2011

Check whether the F11 key is stuck in its "pressed" position. If not, then download the Windows version of "Unetbootin" from sourceforge.net and an .iso file of Ubuntu Netbook Edition from Ubuntu.com. Start Unetbootin (does not require installation) and use the "open .iso from HDD" feature to properly transfer it to a USB stick and thus turn it into a bootable device. Any stick from at least 700 MB will do, btw.

Use the USB stick to boot the netbook from, and choose to try the OS without installing it. Once it is booted, start Firefox and see whether the problem persists. Then we'll see further.

allen337 · Feb 4, 2011

seems ok ill try a while

allen337 · Feb 4, 2011

I have a feeling its sp3 im gonna try xp sp2 see what happens

Peter1986C · Feb 5, 2011

newtekie1 · Feb 5, 2011

Definitely seems like there is something wrong with the F11 key to me.

You can try PassMark KeyboardTest to make sure the keyboard is working correctly and not falsely sending F11 key presses. it has a free 30 Eval which should be good enough to test the keyboard.

If it is a faulty F11 key, this page describes how to remap the key so it isn't constantly read as being pressed.

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Display(s)	24 inch Asus IPS
Case	Cool Master
Audio Device(s)	realtek onboard
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