Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen...

MilkMachine · 08-19-2007, 10:34 AM

Alright So I have a dell inspiron computer. It has 640MB of ram a 2.1 Ghz processor, and an Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller (Internal).

Whenever I go to boot up the computer at the menu were it loads up windows XP with the sliding bar before it goes to the desktop the screen is only being used in the middle.

When I boot up the computer and I am on the desktop and try to boot up a game the game only uses the middle of the screen.

so basicaly whenever the computer is in full screen not on the desktop the screen shirks. how do i fix this? do I need a new graphix card? all the drivers are up to date and this must be fixed!

PLEASE ask if you have any questions i must solve this!

**TheMatt** · 08-19-2007, 11:08 AM

It sounds like you are just running the game below the screen's native resolution and if you increase it, it will take up the entire screen. I think I remember there was an option to stretch the screen if if the graphics output was below the screen's native resolution which will fix the issue. I will check.

**kodi** · 08-19-2007, 11:12 AM

Go to control panel/device manager and see if there is any red or yellow exclamation marks if there is right click on the device and choose update driver (connect to the internet first).
If no exclamation marks go to control panel/system and then display and see what resolution it is set at.

MilkMachine · 08-19-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

It sounds like you are just running the game below the screen's native resolution and if you increase it, it will take up the entire screen. I think I remember there was an option to stretch the screen if if the graphics output was below the screen's native resolution which will fix the issue. I will check.

Thank you so much for the response. If I understood your reply, you said that I should be about to increase the native resolution? If so how? and there is no option for me to stretch the screen during game-play, the computer reacts like it is in full screen, except it is not?

Again thanks, and I look forward to hearing your reply.

**TheMatt** · 08-19-2007, 06:56 PM

In the game options, you should be able to set the resolution to the native resolution of the monitor. It will probably be either 1024 x 768 or1280 x 800.

MilkMachine · 08-19-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kodi

Go to control panel/device manager and see if there is any red or yellow exclamation marks if there is right click on the device and choose update driver (connect to the internet first).
If no exclamation marks go to control panel/system and then display and see what resolution it is set at.

Thanks for your response, there are no explanation marks next to any of my hardware in my device manager, I have already updated all drivers.

My screen resolution as of right now would be 1024x758. The computer only supports this setting and a 800x600 setting, which again the screen size reduces when I go into this resolution. I have experimented with all resolutions...

Thank you for your reply and I look forward to another.

MilkMachine · 08-19-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

In the game options, you should be able to set the resolution to the native resolution of the monitor. It will probably be either 1024 x 768 or1280 x 800.

In the particular game I am trying to install there is no option in game-play to adjust such thing.

Thanks

MilkMachine · 08-19-2007, 06:59 PM

This problem also occurs in the loading screen while booting up the computer with windows XP (screen with the bar that circulates under the symbol of the operating system)

It is shunk there also. But after that when it goes to the desktop id expands to the whole screen.

Thank you

**TheMatt** · 08-19-2007, 07:02 PM

It is because XP is using a default VGA driver. What game are you playing? Also, what Dell model are you using?

MilkMachine · 08-19-2007, 07:06 PM

I am playing a game called Starcraft which is an older game, but i have installed on all 3 of my desktops with windows xp. My computer is a Dell inspiron 1100 but I added Ram and a couple other things to it.
My graphics card is an Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller (Internal).

MilkMachine · 08-20-2007, 03:43 PM

Problem still is in function. Any help would be helpful. :-)

**kodi** · 08-20-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MilkMachine

I added Ram and a couple other things to it.
.

How much Ram and what are the other things?
How much ram do you have installed now?

MilkMachine · 08-20-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kodi

How much Ram and what are the other things?
How much ram do you have installed now?

There is an after-market Intel graphics card. I got a couple cooling fans upgraded to a faster RPM fans.
I have a total of 632MB of RAM installed on the computer.

08-19-2007, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
MilkMachine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP Home	Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen... Alright So I have a dell inspiron computer. It has 640MB of ram a 2.1 Ghz processor, and an Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller (Internal). Whenever I go to boot up the computer at the menu were it loads up windows XP with the sliding bar before it goes to the desktop the screen is only being used in the middle. When I boot up the computer and I am on the desktop and try to boot up a game the game only uses the middle of the screen. so basicaly whenever the computer is in full screen not on the desktop the screen shirks. how do i fix this? do I need a new graphix card? all the drivers are up to date and this must be fixed! PLEASE ask if you have any questions i must solve this!

08-19-2007, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen... It sounds like you are just running the game below the screen's native resolution and if you increase it, it will take up the entire screen. I think I remember there was an option to stretch the screen if if the graphics output was below the screen's native resolution which will fix the issue. I will check. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,153 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 and 32bit, Xp Pro, Windows 7-RC 64 & 32 Bit My System	Re: Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen... Go to control panel/device manager and see if there is any red or yellow exclamation marks if there is right click on the device and choose update driver (connect to the internet first). If no exclamation marks go to control panel/system and then display and see what resolution it is set at. __________________ Brian

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08-19-2007, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
MilkMachine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP Home	Re: Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen... This problem also occurs in the loading screen while booting up the computer with windows XP (screen with the bar that circulates under the symbol of the operating system) It is shunk there also. But after that when it goes to the desktop id expands to the whole screen. Thank you

08-19-2007, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen... It is because XP is using a default VGA driver. What game are you playing? Also, what Dell model are you using? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

08-19-2007, 07:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
MilkMachine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP Home	Re: Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen... I am playing a game called Starcraft which is an older game, but i have installed on all 3 of my desktops with windows xp. My computer is a Dell inspiron 1100 but I added Ram and a couple other things to it. My graphics card is an Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller (Internal).

08-20-2007, 03:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
MilkMachine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP Home	Re: Dell inpiron... I try to play a game and my screen... Problem still is in function. Any help would be helpful. :-)