Windows 7: Can't get higher resolution than 1024x768

Imstupid · 03 Aug 2011

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.

derekimo · 03 Aug 2011

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.

ZyanWu · 03 Aug 2011

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.

Imstupid · 03 Aug 2011

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.

ratePV · 03 Aug 2011

Just install this: NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL

...and all of your problems will be gone

ZyanWu · 03 Aug 2011

Here you go:
NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL
Drivers for Geforce 6100 / Windows 7 32bits. Just hit download and install.

LE: ratePV was faster than me.

Imstupid · 03 Aug 2011

Thank you very much, all of you!!!

derekimo · 03 Aug 2011

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

Imstupid · 03 Aug 2011

Ok, so I downloaded that driver and it says:

"NVIDIA installer cannot continue

The graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."

Hmm...?

derekimo · 03 Aug 2011

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.

Windows 7: Can't get higher resolution than 1024x768

Can't get higher resolution than 1024x768 problems?