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Windows 7 - Can't get higher resolution than 1024x768 |
08-03-2011
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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit |
Can't get higher resolution than 1024x768
I just bought a laptop from a friend and I'm stupid so I don't know shit, but I know that the resolution should definitely get bigger than 1024x768. What is wrong, do I need new drivers or something?
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer
OS Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
CPU Processor Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+, 1800 Mhz
Memory Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2,00 GB
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce Go 6100
Sound Card Name High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays Name Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
Screen Resolution 1024x768
Hard Drives Drive C:
Description Local Fixed Disk
Size 148,95 GB (159*934*050*304 bytes)
Free Space 52,11 GB (55*954*276*352 bytes)
Volume Serial Number 6C79B8F3
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08-03-2011
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#2 | |
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Welcome to the forum,
Go to Device Manager and look under Display adapter, see if you can right click, update driver.
If that doesn't help, we could use some specs on your computer Forum Rules and info- Please Read!
to help you find one. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number compaq sr5410f case
OS Windows 7 Pro 64 SP1
CPU AMD X2 4450E @ 2.3 ghz
Motherboard Biostar MCP6P M2+
Memory 4.0 g
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT , 512mb
Sound Card onboard
Monitor(s) Displays auria eq2367
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
Keyboard logitech wave cordless
Mouse logitech LX8 cordless laser mouse
PSU 250 watts
Case compaq
Cooling couple fans
Hard Drives 1 tb Hitachi HDT721010SLA scsi, 500 gb external
Internet Speed comcast hi speed 19 dn 8 up
Other Info Laptop specs: HP g7-1365dx /
CPU: AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics /
RAM: Crucial 8Gb (2x4Gb) /
SSD: Crucial M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device/ FW 000F /
GFX: AMD Radeon HD 6520G /
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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08-03-2011
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#3 | |
Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1 |
You need an updated driver for you graphics card.
There should be a label on your notebook containing a list of hardware in your computer.
With the name of your graphics card, use google search to find some updated drivers. | | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1
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08-03-2011
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#4 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit |
Thank you.
I tried to update drivers through device manager, but it says "Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date."
I've now updated more informations following that link, hope you can help me. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer
OS Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
CPU Processor Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+, 1800 Mhz
Memory Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2,00 GB
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce Go 6100
Sound Card Name High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays Name Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
Screen Resolution 1024x768
Hard Drives Drive C:
Description Local Fixed Disk
Size 148,95 GB (159*934*050*304 bytes)
Free Space 52,11 GB (55*954*276*352 bytes)
Volume Serial Number 6C79B8F3
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08-03-2011
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#5 | |
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Just install this: NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL
...and all of your problems will be gone  | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom
OS Windows 7 SP1 x64
CPU Intel E8400 3.0 GHz
Motherboard Gigabyte EP45-DS3R
Memory 4x1 Trascend DDR2 800 Mhz
Graphics Card Gainward 8800GT 512 Mb
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio 889A
Monitor(s) Displays LG L204WS
Screen Resolution 1680x1050
Keyboard Logitech Wave
Mouse Logitech G5
PSU Cooler Master 430W
Case Cooler Master Centurion 532
Cooling 2x 12 cm fans
Hard Drives WD 6400AAKS 640 Gb Sata2
Internet Speed 10 Mbit Cable Flat
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08-03-2011
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#7 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit |
Thank you very much, all of you!!! | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer
OS Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
CPU Processor Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+, 1800 Mhz
Memory Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2,00 GB
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce Go 6100
Sound Card Name High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays Name Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
Screen Resolution 1024x768
Hard Drives Drive C:
Description Local Fixed Disk
Size 148,95 GB (159*934*050*304 bytes)
Free Space 52,11 GB (55*954*276*352 bytes)
Volume Serial Number 6C79B8F3
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08-03-2011
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#8 | |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Imstupid  Thank you.
I tried to update drivers through device manager, but it says "Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date."
I've now updated more informations following that link, hope you can help me. Looks like that is an on board graphics, Try the scan for graphics drivers option here, Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number compaq sr5410f case
OS Windows 7 Pro 64 SP1
CPU AMD X2 4450E @ 2.3 ghz
Motherboard Biostar MCP6P M2+
Memory 4.0 g
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT , 512mb
Sound Card onboard
Monitor(s) Displays auria eq2367
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
Keyboard logitech wave cordless
Mouse logitech LX8 cordless laser mouse
PSU 250 watts
Case compaq
Cooling couple fans
Hard Drives 1 tb Hitachi HDT721010SLA scsi, 500 gb external
Internet Speed comcast hi speed 19 dn 8 up
Other Info Laptop specs: HP g7-1365dx /
CPU: AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics /
RAM: Crucial 8Gb (2x4Gb) /
SSD: Crucial M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device/ FW 000F /
GFX: AMD Radeon HD 6520G /
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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08-03-2011
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#9 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit |
Ok, so I downloaded that driver and it says:
"NVIDIA installer cannot continue
The graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."
Hmm...? | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer
OS Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
CPU Processor Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+, 1800 Mhz
Memory Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2,00 GB
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce Go 6100
Sound Card Name High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays Name Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
Screen Resolution 1024x768
Hard Drives Drive C:
Description Local Fixed Disk
Size 148,95 GB (159*934*050*304 bytes)
Free Space 52,11 GB (55*954*276*352 bytes)
Volume Serial Number 6C79B8F3
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08-03-2011
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#10 | |
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Quote: Originally Posted by ratePV Just install this: NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL Verde 275.33 Driver
...and all of your problems will be gone
Quote: Originally Posted by ZyanWu Here you go: NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL GeForce 275.33 Driver
Drivers for Geforce 6100 / Windows 7 32bits. Just hit download and install. 
LE: ratePV was faster than me.  These are two different drivers, make sure you get the right one for you.
Try the scan on the link I posted. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number compaq sr5410f case
OS Windows 7 Pro 64 SP1
CPU AMD X2 4450E @ 2.3 ghz
Motherboard Biostar MCP6P M2+
Memory 4.0 g
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT , 512mb
Sound Card onboard
Monitor(s) Displays auria eq2367
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
Keyboard logitech wave cordless
Mouse logitech LX8 cordless laser mouse
PSU 250 watts
Case compaq
Cooling couple fans
Hard Drives 1 tb Hitachi HDT721010SLA scsi, 500 gb external
Internet Speed comcast hi speed 19 dn 8 up
Other Info Laptop specs: HP g7-1365dx /
CPU: AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics /
RAM: Crucial 8Gb (2x4Gb) /
SSD: Crucial M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device/ FW 000F /
GFX: AMD Radeon HD 6520G /
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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