Windows 7: Windows 7 Picture Viewer

Hi Guys
I'm pretty new to this computer stuff. My old laptop with XP had a picture viewer that when i looked at my pics (mostly holiday snaps) in the slide show mode the picture filled the screen. Now on my new laptop with windows 7 the slide show plays at a smaller size with big black bands down each side? When i click on fill screen with previews up all the individual pics do fill screen but as soon as a start slide show the play back at smaller size. Is there a setting or something i cant find? Any help would be appriciated.

hi Jimporte, and welcome to sevenforums,

the standard windows 7 picture viewer is a bit basic, to say the least.

try downloading windows live photo gallery from microsoft.

it's free, and is a substantial improvement.

post back if you need more help

Another excellent option is Faststone Image Viewer - a lot more complete than all the windows viewers.

Thx guys i'll try one of the above.
First time i've used a Forum so obviously pleased at quick response

no problem Jimporte, that's what we're here for!

make sure you use us again.


*edit* thanks for the faststone tip, whs - i won't need to crank up photoshop for the little jobs.

Some freeware Image Viewer reviews .. Here

I use Irfanview for the little jobs .. before I fire up Photoshop
The others are good but seem to be a little bloated with features that slow them down.

Some more advance Freeware editor reviews are Here
Basic, Mid level and Advanced Image Editors are discussed.

Yeah, it is reall handy for the "little jobs" and it has a very easy and intuitive interface.