Adjust Screen Size

[Guest]

I have a new Dell computer (Inspiron B130 15.4" screen), and the screen
size in Windows does not fill the screen. It has one inch margins on both
the left and right, but the screen is full top to bottom. As Windows starts,
the full screen is used, but once Windows is running, there are these margins
on the left and right. In the "dos prompt" the full screen is used. Is
there a way to adjust the screen to fill these blank margins on the sides?
Thanks, fselce

 

[Malke]

I have a new Dell computer (Inspiron B130 15.4" screen), and the
screen
size in Windows does not fill the screen. It has one inch margins on
both
the left and right, but the screen is full top to bottom. As Windows
starts, the full screen is used, but once Windows is running, there
are these margins
on the left and right. In the "dos prompt" the full screen is used.
Is there a way to adjust the screen to fill these blank margins on the
sides?
Thanks, fselce

It sounds like you are not running at the native resolution for the
laptop's monitor which is 1280 x 800. Go to the Display applet,
Settings tab and use the slider to set the resolution to 1280 x 800.

Malke

 

[Guest]

Malke, Thanks, that did it. fselce

It sounds like you are not running at the native resolution for the
laptop's monitor which is 1280 x 800. Go to the Display applet,
Settings tab and use the slider to set the resolution to 1280 x 800.

Malke
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[Malke]

Malke, Thanks, that did it. fselce

You're very welcome.

Malke

 

[Guest]

I have a Dell PC. With Windows XP. the computer had a virus on it before so,
we got a new hardrive, and installed it. Everything seemed to be okay untill
I realized that I am unable to change my DPI settings, my resalution, or
anything. It wont let me even move the tab to change the monitor settings or
anything. It is messing with certain programs, because it wont allow me to
see them all, or anything. What do I do?
Email; (e-mail address removed)
Thank you!
Melissa W.

 

[Malke]

I have a Dell PC. With Windows XP. the computer had a virus on it
before so, we got a new hardrive, and installed it. Everything seemed
to be okay untill I realized that I am unable to change my DPI
settings, my resalution, or anything. It wont let me even move the tab
to change the monitor settings or anything. It is messing with certain
programs, because it wont allow me to see them all, or anything. What
do I do? Email; (e-mail address removed)
Thank you!
Melissa W.

Make a new post instead of tacking your question onto a thread that is
already closed. That way you'll be sure of getting answers. Do not
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I'll look for your new post.

Malke