Laptop screen- can't stretch desktop?!

[Vicki]

I have a Sony Vaio laptop that I just installed Vista home premium on. For
some reason I can't "stretch" my desktop to cover the entire screen? I have
a space of about 1" on the right and left side, but the top/bottom are fine.
I selected the correct setting for the background yet it still won't stretch
and cover the screen.. any ideas or suggestions?? I assume it has something
to do with the video card? TIA!

 

[Richard Urban]

You have to set the video resolution to the default that is required by the
LCD. It is "usually" the maximum resolution available - for a laptop.

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[Vicki]

Already did that but it didn't change it... on XP my desktop fit my entire
screen on the same setting, any other suggestions/ideas?

 

[Richard Urban]

Install the Vista drivers that you download from the Sony web site. It
should include the needed resolution.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
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[Vicki]

I had tried installed the video driver off the Sony site but it wasn't
working.. I needed to install 2 other "odd" Vaio updates and was then able
to install the one I need. So that worked and I am happy my desktop and
screen is stretched and fits, lol

Thanks for your help!

Vicki





Install the Vista drivers that you download from the Sony web site. It
should include the needed resolution.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

 

[Richard Urban]

You're welcome Vicki.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
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