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Post by dogbusters on Dec 28, 2008 21:49:03 GMT
I got a newer, bigger monitor and need to change the resolution. My old setting is 1024 x 768. I need to change it to 1680 x 1050. But everytime I change it and hit "apply" it goes right back to the old setting. What am I doing wrong?? Oh, I'm on Windows XP Home Edition, SP 3.
Thanks!
Pam
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Post by mikkh on Dec 28, 2008 22:21:02 GMT
Maybe your graphics card can't handle it, which is probable if it's 'on-board' graphics The picture shows what I mean by 'on-board'  If your graphics card is below the on-board slots, it could be a very old one and may need replacing before the resolution will 'stick' Run a system info tool like Everest Home Edition or PCWizard 2008 to see what your current card is |
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Post by johnnybee on Jan 1, 2009 12:15:39 GMT
Quite apart from that, M8, there's no real need to alter the screen resolution simply because you've changed your monitor.
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Post by mikkh on Jan 1, 2009 12:41:34 GMT
The resolution required seems to suggest the new monitor is a 22" widescreen model, so I'd say there is a need to change it myself. Most of these newer monitors have a 'native resolution' at which they look best, and at which it should auto adjust to - if the graphics card can handle it, that is.
That's all guesswork though, without knowing the new monitors size or the graphics card currently installed
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Post by roo on Jan 2, 2009 0:49:41 GMT
I have a 22" widescreen and it looks way better at 1680 x 1050 than anything less .
Have you installed the drivers from the disc that came with the monitor ? Mine looks best with the XP specific drivers i got from the ViewSonic site .
Have you tried to find updates for your graphics drivers .
Good luck .
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Post by mikeyuk on Jan 8, 2009 1:17:14 GMT
Best thing to do is to update your graphics drivers. But.. my best opinion is to buy a good decent graphics card as they are better than integrated one's.
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Post by ken on Jan 10, 2009 20:37:30 GMT
I've got a 22 inch wide screen; but if I set it to 1680 x 1050, I would need glasses like Fred Scuttle to see it. At 1280 x 1024 I can just about struggle through.
Even if your graphics card will go that high, it wont without the right drivers. Check their website for the latest drivers.
KC
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