questions and need help please

[cocod2]

Hi .. I am going to read all that was posted to me...
BUT. what is FRUSTRATING ME
is when i go to messenger and to options and try to do something I cannot see the apply and ok button
and when i want to add a contact on windows live mail i type everything in but cannot see the apply button
and same goes for any program
this is making me very nervous
it doesnt matter what size I put at the bottom of my screen it is still not there when i go to do something

 

[richc46]

Monring

try and see if this makes it better.
Right click on Screen
Personalize
Display
DPI (Set cutom text size)
Set cutom text size
then lower the percentage shown.

If that does not work, dont worry, I will try another way, when I get back this afternoon

I can assure you there is nothing wrong with your computer, this can be adjusted.

If you want bigger font, you can try this too. Type magnifier in search

 

[cocod2]

morning
do i do this on the messenger screen

 

[richc46]

If you do just what I said, every thing should work properly, even messenger. If not do not worry, we will get it to work after I go to Dentist.

No you do it on the desktop. No screen.

 

[cocod2]

i did it and it worked apply ok
but each time i want to do something
i would have to do this?????
and then in order to do this i have to restart computer in order for it to take effect right
that is terrible
but if that is what i must do....
sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[cocod2]

now i cannot get it back to largest
only medium
and i had it on largest
sighhhhhhhhhh
went to desktop
personalize
and only says smallest and medium
largest is not there

 

[richc46]

First you have a great comuter and Windows 7, things will be easy if you understand how to do it. I will be here for that.

You change the settings once and restart. Then it stays like that. Must be done only once.

You can also type magnifier in search to help you see.

I have to go to dentist soon, but will help after I get back. You post any time you like.

 

[richc46]

now i cannot get it back to largest
only medium
and i had it on largest
sighhhhhhhhhh
went to desktop
personalize
and only says smallest and medium
largest is not there

When you changed the DPI it changed how much you can adjust it.

Leave it the way it is and try the magnfier. Type that word in search.

 

[cocod2]

ok - good luck at dentist
i need to get it back to largest
and cannot
see you later..
good luck

 

[cocod2]

i would like the largest back
i dont mind doing what you said for the odd time i need to do something
amd see apply and all
but want largest back
sigh
later ...go to dentist

 

[richc46]

Try that magnifier

 

[cocod2]

i will
but need to put it back to largest
i dont mind doing what you
said as long is i know how to get largest on personalize
go to dentist lol

 

[richc46]

If you want to have largest, then just go back to DPI and reset it to where it was.

 

[cocod2]

i did but desktop is still at medium
and windows live mail still at medium

go to dentist
lol later...
i will be here

 

[richc46]

The only thing we changed was the DPI, put it back the way it was reboot, then you can reset all to largestet again, but then you cant see everything.

 

[cocod2]

ok it worked now
for the odd time i have to do this
it wont matter
but not happy lol
well lets see what shakes later

 

[cocod2]

interesting question

1. how was the dentist -

2. if i were to get the other laptop with bigger screen
the one i showed you
would i have the same problems with the apply and ok thing

and if i were to get it.. would the tech be able to just transfer everything over
to the other laptop

just a hpyothetical question lol

 

[richc46]

TY for asking, Dentist is never good, but was afraid of root canal, chipped tooth, but dont need one.

Did you try the magnifier?

A bigger screen may help, but before spending the money, ask for a demonstration, to see if you are happy. If Staples will not do it try a computer store. You do not have to buy from them, you can always use Staples.

Every thing but programs can be transferred. Programs are things like games, Word, etc. You need the DVD for those. If downloaded from the net, you have to download, again; but they can do all that for you.

Thanks to all who have sent such nice comments about this thread.

 

[cocod2]

well glad you did not need the root canal....
dont like those either
well i cannot get to another store
i should speak to the tech there tomorrow
and will let you know

in the meantime getting used to this one
but still dont like the key board

and would still like to get the script thing
out of my way

i dont like the fact that i cannot do the apply
or ok thing without changing things
my other sony laptop is a smaller screen than this
and never had any probs. whatsoever
kept it at one size and that was that

also i like the xp for reasons of keeping
my microsoft office documents was much nicer

re the programs .. i figured that too....

 

[cocod2]

dont really like the magnifier
forgot to say that

i like simplicity


this laptop is on like 15 hours a day
as was the other too.. by the way