ME screen resolution

iwayne · 08-15-2005, 11:23 AM

I'm having a bit of a strange problem with screen resolution. I don't change it, but occasionally it seems to have changed. How could this happen? Also....it seems to happen only in IE. I also use Mozilla and it never happens there.

**koala** · 08-15-2005, 11:58 AM

Hi, welcome to TSF

Does it change resolution when you reboot or while you're actually using IE? What res does it change to and from? Are you doing anything like watching streaming video when this happens?

Please post your system specs (graphics card, drivers, monitor, power supply etc) and we'll take it from there.

You can get these details with Everest Home Edition, free from http://www.lavalys.com/products/over...?pid=1&lang=en

iwayne · 08-16-2005, 10:52 AM

I downloaded the software.

looks like i have in intel 82810 graphics controller
monitor is CTX VL 700
AC '97 Driver for Intel 82801AA

if you need more info, please help me with detailed instructions about where exactly to look for it in lavalys

thanks

**koala** · 08-17-2005, 01:50 PM

Does this happen when you open a new IE window, when you get a popup, when you go to a streaming video or ActiveX site, etc... anything unusual?

Are you running IE in fullscreen or windowed? What resolution?

Are you using the IE-Zoom toolbar?

You can use the Windows System File Checker to repair any damaged files (you will need your WinXP CD)
Go to Start > Run and type sfc /scannow (with the space)
Follow the prompts and when it's complete, reboot and run IE again.

iwayne · 08-18-2005, 02:57 PM

I haven't really notice when it happens, only "that" it happens. All of a sudden I'm online and walla! I'm looking at larger print.
But here's the wierdness. My resolution hasn't changed, the numbers that is. But it is obviously different.

How can I tell whether I'm running IE in fullscreen or windowed? It looks fullscreen to me.

No, I don't think I'm running IE zoom toolbar.

I'm going to try to use Windows System File checker. Will your instructions work for ME?

jonharris · 08-18-2005, 04:01 PM

If you hold 'Ctrl' while using a scroll wheel, your text size increases and decreases. Maybe I'm just crazy but that sounds like your problem.

**koala** · 08-19-2005, 03:04 AM

Or if your mouse doesn't have a scroll wheel, open IE and go to View > Text Size.

EDIT: Sorry, forget about SFC. I forgot we were in the Windows ME section. Doh!

08-15-2005, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
iwayne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 23 OS: WIN ME	ME screen resolution I'm having a bit of a strange problem with screen resolution. I don't change it, but occasionally it seems to have changed. How could this happen? Also....it seems to happen only in IE. I also use Mozilla and it never happens there.

08-15-2005, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 9,736 OS: XP/UBUNTU My System	Hi, welcome to TSF Does it change resolution when you reboot or while you're actually using IE? What res does it change to and from? Are you doing anything like watching streaming video when this happens? Please post your system specs (graphics card, drivers, monitor, power supply etc) and we'll take it from there. You can get these details with Everest Home Edition, free from http://www.lavalys.com/products/over...?pid=1&lang=en __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

08-17-2005, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 9,736 OS: XP/UBUNTU My System	Does this happen when you open a new IE window, when you get a popup, when you go to a streaming video or ActiveX site, etc... anything unusual? Are you running IE in fullscreen or windowed? What resolution? Are you using the IE-Zoom toolbar? You can use the Windows System File Checker to repair any damaged files (you will need your WinXP CD) Go to Start > Run and type sfc /scannow (with the space) Follow the prompts and when it's complete, reboot and run IE again. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

08-19-2005, 03:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 9,736 OS: XP/UBUNTU My System	Or if your mouse doesn't have a scroll wheel, open IE and go to View > Text Size. EDIT: Sorry, forget about SFC. I forgot we were in the Windows ME section. Doh! __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here Last edited by koala : 08-19-2005 at 03:07 AM.

08-16-2005, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
iwayne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 23 OS: WIN ME	I downloaded the software. looks like i have in intel 82810 graphics controller monitor is CTX VL 700 AC '97 Driver for Intel 82801AA if you need more info, please help me with detailed instructions about where exactly to look for it in lavalys thanks

08-18-2005, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
iwayne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 23 OS: WIN ME	I haven't really notice when it happens, only "that" it happens. All of a sudden I'm online and walla! I'm looking at larger print. But here's the wierdness. My resolution hasn't changed, the numbers that is. But it is obviously different. How can I tell whether I'm running IE in fullscreen or windowed? It looks fullscreen to me. No, I don't think I'm running IE zoom toolbar. I'm going to try to use Windows System File checker. Will your instructions work for ME?

08-18-2005, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
jonharris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 91 OS: XP	If you hold 'Ctrl' while using a scroll wheel, your text size increases and decreases. Maybe I'm just crazy but that sounds like your problem.