Solved Can't get higher resolution than 1024x768

[Imstupid]

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]

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 http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/8-forum-rules-info-please-read.html#post256049

to help you find one.

 

[ZyanWu]

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]

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]

Just install this: NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL

...and all of your problems will be gone

 

[ZyanWu]

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]

Thank you very much, all of you!!!

 

[derekimo]

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]

Ok, so I downloaded that driver and it says:

"NVIDIA installer cannot continue

The graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."

Hmm...?

 

[derekimo]

Just install this: NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL


Verde 275.33 Driver

...and all of your problems will be gone

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.

 

[Imstupid]

I downloaded both versions and the one on your link too, but none of them worked.

"NVIDIA installer cannot continue

The graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."

 

[derekimo]

I downloaded both versions and the one on your link too, but none of them worked.

"NVIDIA installer cannot continue

The graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."

I was suggesting that you let it scan for your hardware using this button,



From this page Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers

 

[Imstupid]

I got this result and don't know where to go from here.

 

[derekimo]

I got this result and don't know where to go from here.

What is the model # of your Acer?

And any other info, Laptop or desktop, etc.

 

[Imstupid]

Acer aspire 7003WSMi
Laptop

 

[derekimo]

Acer aspire 7003WSMi
Laptop

This is the only thing close to your model, it's for Vista so you'll probably want to install in http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

Acer Support: Downloads & Support Documents - Notebook / Aspire / Aspire 7000

Scroll down till you see this,

 

[Imstupid]

Thank you so very much!!!

 

[derekimo]

Thank you so very much!!!

You're very welcome. Did you get better resolution?

 

[Imstupid]

Works great now, thanks again.

 

[derekimo]

Works great now, thanks again.

Cool. You're welcome.