aight.. ive been having this problem ever since i got the motherboard and processor i have now tht results in my not being able to play any direct 3d games without tons of anger,frustration, and program maniupulation. i have it working now.. but sometimes it doesnt... heres the thing.. whenever i go to play any direct32 game.. when this glitch is in effect, it seems to open the game full screen then almos immediatly minimize the window like i hit the windows key or something. usually.. its fixed by a simply reboot.. but when its not.. i have to sysem restore... im running a celeron 533 400megs or sdram.. and intel 810 card... ive also noticed that when i install the windows patch (i forgot the number but) that says "Windows cannot enter hibernation or standby when a dorect3d scr is running". i need to system restore because the patch doesnt work correctly... it will make that glitch permanent.. also...if the system works fine and i reboot.. the glith happens and then usually i can reboot again to fix it.. but when i cant.. i need to system restore.. ive also noticed that when explorer crashes.. and i have to click end now.. the glitch becomes permanent.. and i know its not a tsr b/c i try that game right after everythign is loaded.. and dont run any other progs.. and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt.. but the same programs are loaded each time.. can someone help me wit this b/c ive been working on this problem a long time nd still cant figure out *** is screwing it up