How do I re-size my browser permanently?

[stompdown]

I desperately need some help with this issue. I re-installed Windows 7 64 bit on my Dell Inspiron 545s and I noticed a few graphic changes. I am aware about the "zoom" option in my browser, but that is not the case. I used to see everything aligned to the left side of the page without big gaps on the side (See image 2). Now, all the websites I visit are centered and smaller (See image 1). Let me know what you think might be the cause... Thanks!

ImageShack Album - 2 images

 

[Gary]

What browser are you using and have you updated your graphics drivers? If you mean so it will fill your entire screen just click on the middle button in the top right hand corner and then just drag it until it fills the screen

 

[stompdown]

What browser are you using and have you updated your graphics drivers? If you mean so it will fill your entire screen just click on the middle button in the top right hand corner and then just drag it until it fills the screen

Hey Gary! I used IE, Firefox, and Chrome. I do have the latest graphic drivers (I believe). The window is maximized so that is not the issue. I believe it has to do with a certain setting in Windows or an update I forgot about. Thanks again for the quick response.

 

[A Guy]

Welcome to Seven Forums stompdown. Am I correct to assume all 3 browsers display the same behavior? While on a page try using Ctrl + and see if they fill full width, or just increase size within the center portion. A Guy

 

[stompdown]

Welcome to Seven Forums stompdown. Am I correct to assume all 3 browsers display the same behavior? While on a page try using Ctrl + and see if they fill full width, or just increase size within the center portion. A Guy

Hey A Guy, thanks for the support! I am aware of that function but I don't think that's what it is. I came to a conclusion that I can live with the current circumstances :roflmao: Once again, thank you for your help!

 

[A Guy]

Well, if you want to stop, but we don't give up that easy here I wasn't necessarily suggesting that was the fix, but rather wondered at what the behavior would be. A Guy

 

[stompdown]

Well, if you want to stop, but we don't give up that easy here I wasn't necessarily suggesting that was the fix, but rather wondered at what the behavior would be. A Guy

Oh ok I see! Well once I zoomed using the Ctrl + function it did fill in the page but seemed to distort the page a bit. What did you mean about the center portion?

 

[DavidE]

What do you mean by "seemed to distort the page a bit"?
To me your 2nd screen print looks ok proportionally.
Is the text to "fuzzy" or hard to read?
If that's the issue, turning on and adjusting ClearType text can help, if you haven't done this.
It's hard for me to be sure what the issue is looking at the screen print.

 

[stompdown]

What do you mean by "seemed to distort the page a bit"?
To me your 2nd screen print looks ok proportionally.
Is the text to "fuzzy" or hard to read?
If that's the issue, turning on and adjusting ClearType text can help, if you haven't done this.
It's hard for me to be sure what the issue is looking at the screen print.

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Yes exactly, the second screen represents how I used to have it before I re-installed the OS. For now, I will just zoom in on the webpages. It might just be me thinking it was different when in reality its the same haha. Thank you DavidW7ncus!

 

[DavidE]

You're welcome, but I'm not sure I really helped you.
You should not have to repeatedly "zoom in on the webpages"...
If your zoom settings are not sticking (with any browser), that's an issue imho.
You can run a system file check to make sure you don't have system integrity problems.
Use option 2 in this tutorial by Brink:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

 

[stompdown]

You're welcome, but I'm not sure I really helped you.
You should not have to repeatedly "zoom in on the webpages"...
If your zoom settings are not sticking (with any browser), that's an issue imho.
You can run a system file check to make sure you don't have system integrity problems.
Use option 2 in this tutorial by Brink:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

I ran the system file check and it reported that everything was fine. Another thing I noticed that is different is that some taskbar icons and even the system tray icons are distorted... this makes me believe it has to do with a driver or some sort of setting :/ I attached a screen shot to show the icons. (Itunes & Wireless)

 

[DavidE]

You can look in Windows Update to see if any drivers are available for you.

Looking at the Dell site, I can't be sure what Video Card you have...

Here is a link to the Dell site for drivers for a Dell Inspiron 545s
Drivers & Downloads | Dell US

One way you can see what Video Card and Device Driver you have is
Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Device Manager
Right click on the Display Adapter and click properties