I played the Sims 3 and it keeps down the toolbar every 5 minutes.

I tried to turn off my virus protection thought that might have something to do with it. I don't know what else to try.

Hi jknddobba,

Welcome to Microsoft Windows 7 answers Forum!

1. is happening with all the programs/applications or only with this game?
2. have you made changes in the settings of the game for example. to minimize the game after 5 minutes?
3. is that you keep the computer idle, or it occurs only during the game?

Method 1.
Alternatively, you can try to disable the Visual theme and the composition of the bureau.
Follow these steps to perform this action:
!. Right-click on the icon of the game.
2. go in properties, under the compatibility place a check on disable visual themes and disable Desktop Composition.
3. click on apply and then OK.
4. try to play the game now.
 
Method 2.
You can try to uninstall and reinstall the game, updating the game if necessary.

It will be useful.
 
Thank you, and in what concerns:
Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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