Known Issue: Launching MapleStory from GameLauncher.exe

I use the game launcher from the maple file. I'll try moving it to the desktop and see if that helps. Oh using Xp if that matters.

No, that's not what you're supposed to do.

Create a shortcut to Maplestory.exe, not to GameLauncher.exe
Then edit that shortcut, and add the word GameLaunching after the .exe