If "Cossacks: Back to War" is displaying a square in the middle of your laptop screen instead of running in full screen, this issue may be related to the game's resolution settings or compatibility with your display. Here are some suggestions to help resolve this:
- Adjust In-Game Settings: Navigate to the video or display settings within the game and ensure that the resolution is set to your laptop's native resolution.
- Run in Compatibility Mode: Right-click on the game executable, select Properties, and go to the Compatibility tab. Try running the game in compatibility mode for an earlier version of Windows, such as Windows XP or Windows 7.
- Modify DPI Settings: If your laptop has a high DPI display, the game may not be optimized for it. Right-click on the game executable, select Properties, go to the Compatibility tab, and check "Override high DPI scaling behavior". Set it to "Application" to see if this resolves the issue.
- Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that your graphics drivers are current, as outdated drivers can lead to display problems.
- Try Windowed Mode: If full screen is not functioning properly, consider running the game in windowed mode as a temporary solution.
If these steps do not fix the issue, you may want to look for community patches or fixes specifically for "Cossacks: Back to War" that address similar display problems.
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