Windows 7 Picture Viewer


  1. Jimporte
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    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.
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  3. mickey megabyte
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    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
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  4. whs
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    Another excellent option is Faststone Image Viewer - a lot more complete than all the windows viewers.
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  6. Jimporte
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    Thx guys i'll try one of the above.
    First time i've used a Forum so obviously pleased at quick response
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  7. mickey megabyte
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    Jimporte said:
    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. :)
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  8. noyb
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    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.
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  10. whs
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    *edit* thanks for the faststone tip, whs - i won't need to crank up photoshop for the little jobs
    Yeah, it is reall handy for the "little jobs" and it has a very easy and intuitive interface.
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