Change screen resolution on a netbook to install photo software?

[scoostraw]

I'm using a Toshiba Netbook NB505 running Windows 7 Starter.

When I try installing Canon photo software, the install fails due to the lower resolution setting of the netbook (1024 x 600). I had read elsewhere that a way around this was to go into screen resolution > advanced settings > monitor - and un-check "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display".

That option is grayed out for me. Do any of you guys know why this is grayed-out, or have a work-around for this?

 

[Berton]

This spec sheet from Toshiba shows that as the only resolution available:
Toshiba NB505-N508B Refurbished Netbook
Looks like that Netbook is a bit older, probably back in 2011.

 

[strollin]

Try this: How to Change Your Netbook's Screen Resolution
I was able to change the resolution on my Acer netbook to allow it to run Win 8.1 and Metro apps.

 

[scoostraw]

Strictly from a Windows perspective, what would be the reason that the "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display" option is grayed out?

 

[stormy13]

Video driver set to not allow it.

 

[Berton]

Strictly from a Windows perspective, what would be the reason that the "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display" option is grayed out?

The hardware is limited by the manufacturer, doesn't tell Windows about any other settings that would work.

 

[scoostraw]

So it sounds like I'm stuck. No way to fake it out somehow.

 

[strollin]

So it sounds like I'm stuck. No way to fake it out somehow.

Did you read the link I posted above?

 

[scoostraw]

Hey strollin I totally spaced seeing the link in your post. Thanks for rattling my cage. I am trying this now...

 

[scoostraw]

I've never edited the registry before so to confirm, I am changing the zero within the parentheses to a 1 - correct?

[edit] Google is my friend. (I'm good)

 

[scoostraw]

Hey it worked!! Now I will install that software and see what happens.

Thanks again strollin.

 

[strollin]

No problem.