Resolution Problems, Can't Start The Game!

[Violet_Shock]

I'm having a major problem!  I just got a new computer, aswell as a new monitor.  Now, I install the launcher, it updates completely, but the problem is it fades to black and the resolution is too high and my screen just says "Resolution Not Optimal" or something.  I have to Alt+F4 out.  Now, if I try to restart the computer, before pressing it, the whole screen is changed and it won't work so I have to enter Safe Mode and use a system restore.  

Seriously, is there a way to change the game's options or, at least, the resolution outside of it?  To do so before I can start the game so it's actually playable and doesn't mess with my system, please?!

Please help me!

[proxos666 · Accepted solution]

@Violet_Shock

Can also try going to

C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\Star Wars-The Old Republic\swtor\retailclient

edit the client_defaults file change

FullScreen=true

to

FullScreen=false

save and retry

Edit - if swapping monitors is an option to start the game initially this will likely help as well.

[proxos666]

@Violet_Shock

Try pressing ALT + Enter keys initially when like that, then redo ingame gfx settings

otherwise edit the client_settings file per here

[Violet_Shock]

I've tried the client_settings file.  As I've yet to actually properly start the game on my computer, the file is nonexistent.  And how would Alt+Enter help?  I'm still unfamiliar with key shortcuts...  Sorry.

[proxos666]

@Violet_Shock

Alt + Enter simply changes between fullscreen and window modes and when pushed back to window mode overrides most resolution issues

Which then allows them to be corrected

[proxos666 · Accepted solution]

@Violet_Shock

Can also try going to

C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\BioWare\Star Wars-The Old Republic\swtor\retailclient

edit the client_defaults file change

FullScreen=true

to

FullScreen=false

save and retry

Edit - if swapping monitors is an option to start the game initially this will likely help as well.

[Violet_Shock]

Okay, excellent!  Your suggestion worked, thank you very much!

[proxos666]

@Violet_Shock

Welcome