Problems with Bioshock

[okayplayer]

I recently upgraded to an 8800 GTX. All my games play nice with it except for Bioshock. I am running a 22" 226BW, and I when I started up the game it would be set at 1024x768. Whenever I tried to change any of the graphic settings, including resolution, the game would minimize itself and kick me back to my desktop, and I wouldn't be able to get back in.

I am running dual monitors, so this morning I fired it up on my 17" and was able to change the resolution to 1280x1024 (native of the 17, naturally), however although I had NOT selected "windowed mode", the actual game only filled up 3/4 of the screen and I could see my desktop in the other area. It did look noticeably sharper, but wtf?

Now whenever I try and load up the game, it seems to get stuck at the very first screen of disclaimers. I have tried re-installing the game and all kinds of drivers (currently using 173's, I believe).

System:
E6400 @ 2.66ghz
2x1 GB mushkin
Asus P5B deluxe
Evga 8800 GTX
Silverstone Strider 750W

what gives?

 

[Silus]

Have you installed the game patch ?

It took them over 3 months to release it, but there is a patch now. You should try it and see how it works. If it still doesn't solve your problem, I suggest you visit their technical support:

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42

 

[evilcartman]

Hmm...I've never had any problems like that and I've played through the game twice, plus I'm running two monitors as well. Have you tried setting you computer to single-display mode? Just a thought, maybe it doesn't like your dual displays. Try the patch as well, it fixed alot of issues so maybe it'll help you out.

 

[okayplayer]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

I have tried disabling 1 monitor, still no joy. Doesn't work on either...
The game automatically downloaded and installed the patch after I re-installed... seems like I'm going to have to call their support team who probably won't have any idea how to fix it..

any other suggestions are more than welcome!