Specifying a different resolution for a given account?

[Mark]

Is there any way to set a different screen resolution for a specific user on
an XP Home Edition pc
with multiple accounts? (We have a elderly person sharing with the rest of
the family and he needs
a lower screen resoltuion to make everything bigger).

I tried setting using the "Switch to a lower screen resolution" in the
Accessibility Wizard
while logged into his account, but the setting seems to "stick" when logging
out and then
logging in to other accounts. Similary, if I change the screen resolution to
a higher one
from another account, it doesn't revert back to the lower resolution setting
(that I specified in
the wizard) when logging back into the account where I ran the wizard.

Ie., the screen resolution change made by the wizard just seems to be
another way of doing
a screen resolution change from the "Display properties" dialog window
(right clicking on
the desktop and choosing Properties->Settings).


Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Kelly]

Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Mark,

Display settings and color depth applies to all users: [per-computer setting]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281565

The utility from MVP Doug Knox should help:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
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Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
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-------------------------------------------


Is there any way to set a different screen resolution for a specific user on
an XP Home Edition pc
with multiple accounts? (We have a elderly person sharing with the rest of
the family and he needs
a lower screen resoltuion to make everything bigger).

I tried setting using the "Switch to a lower screen resolution" in the
Accessibility Wizard
while logged into his account, but the setting seems to "stick" when logging
out and then
logging in to other accounts. Similary, if I change the screen resolution to
a higher one
from another account, it doesn't revert back to the lower resolution setting
(that I specified in
the wizard) when logging back into the account where I ran the wizard.

Ie., the screen resolution change made by the wizard just seems to be
another way of doing
a screen resolution change from the "Display properties" dialog window
(right clicking on
the desktop and choosing Properties->Settings).


Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Kelly]

Hi Ramesh,

They are both Doug's:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_quickres.htm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm




Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer
basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Sorry, I should have phrased better. What is the difference between the two. Both set per-user display?

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Ramesh,

They are both Doug's:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_quickres.htm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer
basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Kelly]

Caught that too. <w> I've already written Doug that you were wanting more
detail. You should receive a reply sometime tomorrow.




Sorry, I should have phrased better. What is the difference between the two.
Both set per-user display?

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Ramesh,

They are both Doug's:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_quickres.htm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm




Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer
basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Thank you very much, Kelly

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Caught that too. <w> I've already written Doug that you were wanting more
detail. You should receive a reply sometime tomorrow.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


Sorry, I should have phrased better. What is the difference between the two.
Both set per-user display?

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Ramesh,

They are both Doug's:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_quickres.htm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util


Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer
basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Kelly]

No problem! )




Thank you very much, Kelly

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Caught that too. <w> I've already written Doug that you were wanting more
detail. You should receive a reply sometime tomorrow.




Sorry, I should have phrased better. What is the difference between the two.
Both set per-user display?

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Ramesh,

They are both Doug's:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_quickres.htm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm




Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer
basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Hi Rames,

Actually, either one will work. Keep User Display Settings works transparently to the user, remembering their settings.

QuickRes for XP can be loaded at startup for all users, and sits in the System tray for quick access. It does change the setting for all users, but its quickly and easily accessible from the System Tray.

For this scenario, Keep User Display Settings is probably the way to go.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Doug and Kelly,

Thanks a lot for your time and explanation.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Rames,

Actually, either one will work. Keep User Display Settings works transparently to the user, remembering their settings.

QuickRes for XP can be loaded at startup for all users, and sits in the System tray for quick access. It does change the setting for all users, but its quickly and easily accessible from the System Tray.

For this scenario, Keep User Display Settings is probably the way to go.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Utilities for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

 

[Mark]

Thanks! I'll give them a try...

Mark




Hi Mark,

Display settings and color depth applies to all users: [per-computer
setting]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281565

The utility from MVP Doug Knox should help:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Is there any way to set a different screen resolution for a specific user on
an XP Home Edition pc
with multiple accounts? (We have a elderly person sharing with the rest of
the family and he needs
a lower screen resoltuion to make everything bigger).

I tried setting using the "Switch to a lower screen resolution" in the
Accessibility Wizard
while logged into his account, but the setting seems to "stick" when logging
out and then
logging in to other accounts. Similary, if I change the screen resolution to
a higher one
from another account, it doesn't revert back to the lower resolution setting
(that I specified in
the wizard) when logging back into the account where I ran the wizard.

Ie., the screen resolution change made by the wizard just seems to be
another way of doing
a screen resolution change from the "Display properties" dialog window
(right clicking on
the desktop and choosing Properties->Settings).


Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Mark]

I gave it a try. Seems to work pretty good. Thanks!
Mark


Hi Mark,

Display settings and color depth applies to all users: [per-computer
setting]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281565

The utility from MVP Doug Knox should help:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Is there any way to set a different screen resolution for a specific user on
an XP Home Edition pc
with multiple accounts? (We have a elderly person sharing with the rest of
the family and he needs
a lower screen resoltuion to make everything bigger).

I tried setting using the "Switch to a lower screen resolution" in the
Accessibility Wizard
while logged into his account, but the setting seems to "stick" when logging
out and then
logging in to other accounts. Similary, if I change the screen resolution to
a higher one
from another account, it doesn't revert back to the lower resolution setting
(that I specified in
the wizard) when logging back into the account where I ran the wizard.

Ie., the screen resolution change made by the wizard just seems to be
another way of doing
a screen resolution change from the "Display properties" dialog window
(right clicking on
the desktop and choosing Properties->Settings).


Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Most welcome.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
About Firewalls - Windows XP ICF:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/firewall.htm

How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


I gave it a try. Seems to work pretty good. Thanks!
Mark


Hi Mark,

Display settings and color depth applies to all users: [per-computer
setting]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281565

The utility from MVP Doug Knox should help:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Is there any way to set a different screen resolution for a specific user on
an XP Home Edition pc
with multiple accounts? (We have a elderly person sharing with the rest of
the family and he needs
a lower screen resoltuion to make everything bigger).

I tried setting using the "Switch to a lower screen resolution" in the
Accessibility Wizard
while logged into his account, but the setting seems to "stick" when logging
out and then
logging in to other accounts. Similary, if I change the screen resolution to
a higher one
from another account, it doesn't revert back to the lower resolution setting
(that I specified in
the wizard) when logging back into the account where I ran the wizard.

Ie., the screen resolution change made by the wizard just seems to be
another way of doing
a screen resolution change from the "Display properties" dialog window
(right clicking on
the desktop and choosing Properties->Settings).


Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Kelly]

Thanks, Doug. No problem, Ramesh.




Hi Doug and Kelly,

Thanks a lot for your time and explanation.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Rames,

Actually, either one will work. Keep User Display Settings works
transparently to the user, remembering their settings.

QuickRes for XP can be loaded at startup for all users, and sits in the
System tray for quick access. It does change the setting for all users, but
its quickly and easily accessible from the System Tray.

For this scenario, Keep User Display Settings is probably the way to go.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_userdisplay.htm

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

Hi Kelly,

If i've understood correctly, QuickRes changes settings on per-computer
basis [different from Doug Knox's "Keep Per User Display Settings" util?]


Thank you,
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Hi Mark,

QuickRes for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util