How to unstretch background image..???

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chookette

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Just bought a new computer which has windows 7....

We had XP before, and I never had any probs centering my backgound image on the computer.

But now with windows 7 (and even with mum's computer I can't figure it out, and she has Vista) I can't centre it!!

GAH!!!! so annoying........I click the option to centre it....but it automatically just stays on "stretch"
Even with all the other settings I try (eg. tile, fit in view etc) it is stuck on stretch!! :cry:

Anyone have any ideas????

Ta for any help....I'll be soooo grateful! :D
 

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windows
This is the same for Vista and 7 -
Instead of the 'Centre' option, choose 'Fill'.
I find that the picture does not get distorted this way, even if it doesn't have the same aspect ratio as your monitor.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Dominator?
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate
CPU
AMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23EA63V 23" IPS 1080p Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120 GB
1x WD GreenPower 500GB 7200RPM
1 External HDD 1TB
PSU
Corsair CX500
Case
Zalman Z9 Plus
Cooling
CPU - Corsair Hydro H80i, Case - 3x Aerocool Shark Edition
Keyboard
Xenta Backlit Keyboard (Not very good!)
Mouse
Logitech G400
Internet Speed
Download: 7 mb/s Upload: 0.76 mb/s
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Overclockers UK Desk Pad 89 x 45 cm
1200x730x600mm Desk
Using Virtual Audio Cable to split stereo sound into Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and Logitech X-530 speakers.
Nup, doesn't work......no matter what option I choose (eg. fill/fit/tile/centre) it just stays on stretch.....it's diving me crazy!
 

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OS
windows
You could always place a 1inch black boarder around the image if you really need to.... :p
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
Yay, figured it out! Thank goodness! :thumbsup:
Turns out it was a prob with the brand of computer we bought (hp) so I just had to go to their site to download something to make it work.
 

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OS
windows
chookette said:
Yay, figured it out! Thank goodness! :thumbsup:
Turns out it was a prob with the brand of computer we bought (hp) so I just had to go to their site to download something to make it work.
Click to expand...

Glad it was fixed and not a Windows issue. :p
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Dominator?
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate
CPU
AMD Piledriver FX 8320 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GTX 970 Strix Edition @ 1.114 GHz
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23EA63V 23" IPS 1080p Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120 GB
1x WD GreenPower 500GB 7200RPM
1 External HDD 1TB
PSU
Corsair CX500
Case
Zalman Z9 Plus
Cooling
CPU - Corsair Hydro H80i, Case - 3x Aerocool Shark Edition
Keyboard
Xenta Backlit Keyboard (Not very good!)
Mouse
Logitech G400
Internet Speed
Download: 7 mb/s Upload: 0.76 mb/s
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Overclockers UK Desk Pad 89 x 45 cm
1200x730x600mm Desk
Using Virtual Audio Cable to split stereo sound into Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and Logitech X-530 speakers.
chookette said:
Yay, figured it out! Thank goodness! :thumbsup:
Turns out it was a prob with the brand of computer we bought (hp) so I just had to go to their site to download something to make it work.
Click to expand...

Can you post a link? I got the same problem, thanks!
 

My Computer

OS
win 7
chookette said:
Yay, figured it out! Thank goodness! :thumbsup:
Turns out it was a prob with the brand of computer we bought (hp) so I just had to go to their site to download something to make it work.
Click to expand...
Might have been a video card driver then :geek:

Or am i wrong? :o
 
1. Go to HP United States - Computers, Laptops, Servers, Printers and more
2. Choose the Download drivers and software button under Step 1
3. Under Step 2, enter your product name (e.g. pavilion 2022 ... be very careful as the I am sure the precise model is important.)
4. Click on the link matching your PC model
5. Choose Windows 7 operating system (assume you will be 32-bit)
6. Scroll down the list Select software and drivers and choose Wallpaper picture position enabler
 

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OS
windows
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