Elongated icons

[Trish]

I am a new Vista user. Sometimes when I log on, all my icons are elongated
(upright oval shape), for no apparent reason. Sometimes this doesn't happen
at all. Any suggestions why this happens and what I can do about it? Many
thanks.

 

[Keith Miller \(MVP\)]

Sounds like a screen resolution issue. wide-screen aspect ratio on a
standard width monitor.

 

[Trish]

Thanks Keith - it is a standard size monitor, so that is probably the
problem, although not sure why it only happens intermittently. In this
scenario, what would be the ideal resolution setting? Thanks again for your
help.

Sounds like a screen resolution issue. wide-screen aspect ratio on a
standard width monitor.

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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]

I am a new Vista user. Sometimes when I log on, all my icons are
elongated
(upright oval shape), for no apparent reason. Sometimes this doesn't
happen
at all. Any suggestions why this happens and what I can do about it?
Many
thanks.

 

[Keith Miller \(MVP\)]

There is no one ideal resolution. Depends on your monitor, graphics card, &
personal preferences.

First thing to do is verify that you have the latest drivers for your video
card/adaptor. Check the manufacturer's website.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]

Thanks Keith - it is a standard size monitor, so that is probably the
problem, although not sure why it only happens intermittently. In this
scenario, what would be the ideal resolution setting? Thanks again for
your
help.

Sounds like a screen resolution issue. wide-screen aspect ratio on a
standard width monitor.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]

I am a new Vista user. Sometimes when I log on, all my icons are
elongated
(upright oval shape), for no apparent reason. Sometimes this doesn't
happen
at all. Any suggestions why this happens and what I can do about it?
Many
thanks.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

There is no one ideal resolution. Depends on your monitor, graphics card, &
personal preferences.

I'll just add that if it's an LCD monitor, as opposed to a CRT, it
definitely should be run at what's called its "native" resolution.
Trish should check her documentation to find out what that native
resolution is.

But if it's a CRT, I agree with Keith. It depends on your personal
preferences. As a starting point, I recommend trying 1024x768 on a 17"
monitor, and 1280x1024 on a 19" one.

First thing to do is verify that you have the latest drivers for your video
card/adaptor. Check the manufacturer's website.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]

Thanks Keith - it is a standard size monitor, so that is probably the
problem, although not sure why it only happens intermittently. In this
scenario, what would be the ideal resolution setting? Thanks again for
your
help.

Sounds like a screen resolution issue. wide-screen aspect ratio on a
standard width monitor.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



I am a new Vista user. Sometimes when I log on, all my icons are
elongated
(upright oval shape), for no apparent reason. Sometimes this doesn't
happen
at all. Any suggestions why this happens and what I can do about it?
Many
thanks.