MP convert seeks help with a couple issues

[RisingSunn]

Hey all,

Just recently converted from Got All Media. Good product for free (just not a good product for $50).

ANYWAY, I have got Media Portal 0.2.3.0 installed on Vista Business with a dual screen setup, here's my issues.

When running full screen mode watching TV or video, if I attempt to do anything on the secondary display MP minimizes to the systray. and if I try to maximize it I get sound but no picture. I want to keep it in full screen mode, and be able to surf the net etc. on my second screen. How?

Also, is there a way of disabling the screensaver/powersaver settings while running MP? I tried downloading the plugin that was listed in another section of the forum but it was written for an earlier verson of MP and probably Win XP. I really don't want to change my power settings in Vista to do this if possible.

One last thing. I have my hauppauge 45 button remote working with MP when I am in the program, is there a way I can use it to launch MP from the desktop? Thanks for all your help!!