screen resolution working improperly

merxen · 05-17-2008, 11:56 AM

I knew something was wrong when the screen looked funny...like in safemode, but not. Did a lot of digging around to find the problem. Found out had infections (using AVG free). The letters and icons are large in the desktop and in the browser.

I bought Spyware Doctor and it found and fixed 304 infections. Bought it. Okay, still have too large text and icons. Tried sizing to resolution 1024x768 (which is required for my digital camera), but the whole desktop downsizes...maybe 60% desktop and the other section is just black.

How can I fix this?

thanks,
Merxen

**OldGrayGary** · 05-18-2008, 12:10 AM

Hi Merxen

You probably need to reinstall your video driver. If your PC is a major-brand, the drivers are probably still available at their support website (as a free download). Search the site by your model number or service tag to find an exact-match driver.

If you added a video card, seach the card manufacturer's website for drivers.

When you have an exact-match driver, uninstall the older drivers, reboot, and install the new.

Best of luck
. . . Gary

05-17-2008, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
merxen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: 98se	screen resolution working improperly I knew something was wrong when the screen looked funny...like in safemode, but not. Did a lot of digging around to find the problem. Found out had infections (using AVG free). The letters and icons are large in the desktop and in the browser. I bought Spyware Doctor and it found and fixed 304 infections. Bought it. Okay, still have too large text and icons. Tried sizing to resolution 1024x768 (which is required for my digital camera), but the whole desktop downsizes...maybe 60% desktop and the other section is just black. How can I fix this? thanks, Merxen

05-18-2008, 12:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
OldGrayGary Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,979 OS: Windows 98se/2000/XP/Vista	Re: screen resolution working improperly Hi Merxen You probably need to reinstall your video driver. If your PC is a major-brand, the drivers are probably still available at their support website (as a free download). Search the site by your model number or service tag to find an exact-match driver. If you added a video card, seach the card manufacturer's website for drivers. When you have an exact-match driver, uninstall the older drivers, reboot, and install the new. Best of luck . . . Gary __________________