640 x 480 resolution

[yoho]

I work in a school, some of the programs used by the Pre-K
teacher require a 640 x 480 resolution. I've already set
the compatability modes on the programs. Unfortunately
Windows XP won't reduce the resolution to 640 x 480. Is
there any way to make this work??

 

[Nicholas]

Yoho --

You might try this:

Right-click on your desktop and select:

Properties > Settings > Advanced > Adapter > List All Modes


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Nicholas

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| I work in a school, some of the programs used by the Pre-K
| teacher require a 640 x 480 resolution. I've already set
| the compatability modes on the programs. Unfortunately
| Windows XP won't reduce the resolution to 640 x 480. Is
| there any way to make this work??

 

[John McGaw]

I work in a school, some of the programs used by the Pre-K
teacher require a 640 x 480 resolution. I've already set
the compatability modes on the programs. Unfortunately
Windows XP won't reduce the resolution to 640 x 480. Is
there any way to make this work??

Probably just some hardware/driver combinations that simply won't go that
low. If you right click on the desktop and try to reduce the resolution and
that combination isn't offered then you may simply be out of luck. Best way
to find out would be to contact the manufacturer of the hardware and ask
them about it.
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John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]

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[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

That's just refresh rates, Nicholas.



Yoho --

You might try this:

Right-click on your desktop and select:

Properties > Settings > Advanced > Adapter > List All Modes


--
Nicholas

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| I work in a school, some of the programs used by the Pre-K
| teacher require a 640 x 480 resolution. I've already set
| the compatability modes on the programs. Unfortunately
| Windows XP won't reduce the resolution to 640 x 480. Is
| there any way to make this work??

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

See www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_640x480.zip This small application will
adjust your screen size to 640x480. Note: You may need to adjust your
monitor's appearance after the change. The refresh rate is not changed,
and may default to 60 Hz.

 

[John Nichols]

No, although not supported, it may enable 640x480 mode.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;286906

John Nichols

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Despite what the KB article says, you can uncheck this box for all eternity
and you'll never be able to set the resolution to 640x480. Give it a try.

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

XP QuickRes - Screen Resolution Utility (Line 269)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

 

[Alex Nichol]

I work in a school, some of the programs used by the Pre-K
teacher require a 640 x 480 resolution. I've already set
the compatability modes on the programs. Unfortunately
Windows XP won't reduce the resolution to 640 x 480.

Check at Display - Settings, click Advanced, and
In Monitor uncheck 'Hide Modes the monitor does not support'
In Adapter, check 'List All Modes'
Then in the drop down there look and see if there are 640x480 ones up
top.

If not then the video card and/or its drivers do not provide support.