Hi againI fly in full screen mode simply because it delivers some extra 5 FPS and performance is overall way better than in window mode.The downside is that sometimes when I try to bring FSX back to the front after changing focus to the desktop or other app, it just won't load properly and the screen goes black. I can hear the engines but the panels and stuff are nowhere to be seen.Is there a way to prevent this from happening?Is there a reason for the window mode to be so sluggish or a way to get it to perform like full screen does? My resolution both in windows and FSX is 1920x1080, and I noticed that in window mode the frame rate drops when I maximize it, while it's still good when the window is not maximized (like 70% of max size)Thanks in advanceEDIT: the search engine is my friend :) I can see the black screen issue is a common issue. Sorry

Check this thread. There is a lot of good info and help there. At the moment they everyone is working together to hopefully find a solution.

Dario,I have noticed that pressing the RETURN key helps to get the FSX screen display back if it all goes dark after switching from the desktop.

Thanks Christopher

Check this thread. There is a lot of good info and help there. At the moment they everyone is working together to hopefully find a solution.

... and thanks Christopher :) I'll try that next time

Dario,I have noticed that pressing the RETURN key helps to get the FSX screen display back if it all goes dark after switching from the desktop.