Alt Tab Fix
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #68 of 86 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Alt+Tab Fix Version: 0. 1 Date: 5/31/2011 Category: Utilities Requirements: Oblivion Patch 1. 2. 0. 416 Author(s): Revo Source: http://www.tesnexus.com Description =========== This program fixes the Alt+Tab issue of Oblivion. Details ======= I made this fix because I got tired of restarting Oblivion every time I wanted to switch to my desktop and back to the game. After a few days of researching I found a way to get around this annoying problem. The program is written in C++ and should work with any Windows OS. It works with Win7 x64 and the latest Oblivion Patch. Additionally it supports Oblivion Script Extender(OBSE) and No-Cd Cracks. Important for Steam users ========================= Make sure there is no \"obse_loader.exe\" in your Oblivion folder! Also start my program as an admin. Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Copy files to (install folder)\\Oblivion\\ Like: \"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Bethesda\\Oblivion\\\" 3. Go to \"C:\\Users\\\\Documents\\My Games\\Oblivion\" 4. Open the \"Oblivion.ini\" 5. Search for \"bFull Screen=1\" 6. Change it to \"bFull Screen=0\" 7. Save your Changes 8. Use the \"Alt+TabFixFinal.exe\" to start Oblivion Uninstall ========= 1. Delete the \"Alt+TabFixFinal.exe\" in your Oblivion Folder 2. Change \"bFull Screen=0\" back to \"bFull Screen=1\" Upgrade ======= 1. Simply overwrite the old \"Alt+TabFixFinal.exe\" with the new one 2. Start Oblivion with the new \"Alt+TabFixFinal.exe\" and play. There is no effect on saved games and cannot corrupt any saves. Incompatibility =============== Only tested with Win7 x64. There could be incompatibilities with other Windows OS. Known Issues or Bugs ==================== - issues with steam version of Oblivion when using OBSE - It won\'t work when you don\'t change \"bFull Screen=1\" to \"bFull Screen=0\" - Sometimes the program don\'t work without Admin-Rights History ======= 0. 1, 2011/05/31 - Initial release. Contact ======= You can find me on TESNexus as \'Revo2445\' Credits ======= Thanks to Bethesda for creating Oblivion. Thanks to TESNexus.com for the a one-stop-shop resource for authors and players. Thanks to LHammonds for the Readme Generator this file was based on. Thanks to Toxic for testing ;) Tools Used ========== Readme Generator - http://HammondsLegacy.com/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp Code::Blocks - http://www.codeblocks.org/ Licensing/Legal =============== You must contact me and obtain my permission before re-packaging any part of this mod.
Alt Tab Fix is a utility mod for Oblivion that resolves the Alt+Tab issue, allowing players to switch between the game and other applications without crashes or graphical glitches. With 604 endorsements and over 21,000 downloads, it's a proven solution for a common problem, though it hasn't been updated since 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 604 endorsements and over 21k downloads—clearly works for many players.
- Solves a frustrating issue that can crash the game or mess up your screen when you tab out.
- Lightweight utility—no need to mess with game files or load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—might not work with newer Windows versions or Steam versions of Oblivion.
- No install instructions provided by the author, so you're on your own for setup.
- Only addresses Alt+Tab; if you have other stability issues, this won't help.
For Oblivion players who frequently alt-tab to check guides, chat, or multitask and have experienced crashes or graphical glitches. Skip if you play in fullscreen exclusively and never switch windows, or if you're on a modern system where the issue might already be resolved.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Run the program as administrator if you're on Windows Vista or later to ensure it can hook into the game.
- Launch Alt Tab Fix before starting Oblivion, and keep it running in the background while you play.
- If you're using a mod manager, this is a standalone utility—just place it in a folder and run it manually.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Revo
- Version
- 0.1
- Downloads
- 21,487
- Endorsements
- 604
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 6/2/2011
- Updated
- 6/2/2011
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