Windows 7: 1024*768 screen resolution?

I have nvidia 8600gt and philips 170s screen. My windows resolution 1280*1024 but I want to use 1024*768. When i select 1024*768 there are black bars on top of and below the screen. How can i fix it?
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CounterStrike:Source Resolution problem
This is the same problem about my problem
Thanks a lot

Do you have the latest nVidia drivers installed? If so, try changing the resolution through the nVidia Control Panel.

Yea I install lastest driver and when i change desktop resolution to 1024*768 it is the same like in game

I have the same problem as you. My resolution is suppose to be 1024*768. But after i install windows 7 on my computer the recommended resolution 1280*1024. When i change it back to 1024*768 i get a black bar both on the top and bottom. Which is wierd because i have the exact same comp on the right with window xp its full screen. Please let me know if you find a fix. Thanks

This is a desktop setup right? Your monitor should have controls on it to manipulate the image so it will cover the entire screen

How many inches is your monitor?

there should be buttons on you're screen or something o.O? just increase width and height to fit the whole monitor ;O

I have but buttons dont work and my screen is 17" normal screen not wide.

Same here................
I do not want to use 1280x1024.
I always use(in Windows XP)1024X768 and there are never any gaps.
In Windows 7 there are those gaps.
I should not have to ajust the monitor to be able to have 1024x768 fill the whole screen and IF I have to do that then booting back into Windows XP and 1024x768 will only make the display stretched.
Latest Nvidia drivers make no difference at all.