Zoom Problem

[dee1]

Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section, I'm new to this forum.

I got my desktop upgraded to Windows 7 and everything seems to be fine except the fact that everything is zoomed in. I really don't know much about computers but a couple of people told me it had to deal with the screen resolution. When I went to adjust the screen resolution I went to
ControlPanel>Display>ScreenResolution
But the resolution option was not highlighted so I wasn't able to adjust it. Does anybody know if I'm doing something wrong or if it's another problem its self?

This is how the forum looks.

 

[richc46]

Try to right click on desktop >personalize>display>then change it the way it suits you.

If that does not work. Control panel>display>adjust resoulution and then use the drop down menu.

 

[dee1]

Try to right click on desktop >personalize>display>then change it the way it suits you.

If that does not work. Control panel>display>adjust resoulution and then use the drop down menu.

That's what I tried at first but the for some reason it doesn't give me the option to adjust it so I can't use the drop down menu.

This is what it look's like when I go to that menu

 

[derekimo]

I think you want to check this setting, It also looks like you may want to update your graphics driver.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/443-dpi-display-size-settings-change.html

 

[richc46]

Type device manager in search. Go there. Then make sure that there are not yellow warning markers. Then update the driver for the video card (video adaptors)

 

[dee1]

I think you want to check this setting, It also looks like you may want to update your graphics driver.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/443-dpi-display-size-settings-change.html

It's already set on that.

 

[dee1]

Type device manager in search. Go there. Then make sure that there are not yellow warning markers. Then update the driver for the video card (video adaptors)

Okay I did that. No yellow flags came up. How do I go about updating th driver for the video card?

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Hello Dee1 Welcome to SF !!

Can we know what Display card are you using ?? Please post us we will find the best drivers for you. It really looks like a Drivers issue.

- Captain

 

[devildog93]

I am gonna make a stupid suggestion, maybe you've tried. If not give'r a go.


Hold CTRL and hit the plus or minus sign to zoom in or out. Can't hurt



***EDIT**** I know it works on FF and Chrome, not sure about IE though.

 

[dee1]

Hello Dee1 Welcome to SF !!

Can we know what Display card are you using ?? Please post us we will find the best drivers for you. It really looks like a Drivers issue.

- Captain

Thank you, I definetly feel welcomed. By the way I would really like to thank you guys for all of you suggestions. How can I find out?


Like I mentioned before I'm really not computer savvy so I'm not sure what display card I'm using.

 

[dee1]

I am gonna make a stupid suggestion, maybe you've tried. If not give'r a go.


Hold CTRL and hit the plus or minus sign to zoom in or out. Can't hurt

No, that's not the the problem.. or maybe I should say the solution, lol.
Thanks for your help anyway.

 

[richc46]

Download this, fill out your system specs. It will help us help you and you will have more knowledge in the future

Speccy - System Information - Free Download

 

[pebbly]

Hello Dee1 Welcome to SF !!

Can we know what Display card are you using ?? Please post us we will find the best drivers for you. It really looks like a Drivers issue.

- Captain

Thank you, I definetly feel welcomed. By the way I would really like to thank you guys for all of you suggestions. How can I find out?


Like I mentioned before I'm really not computer savvy so I'm not sure what display card I'm using.

hi dee 1 Speccy - Download this is a link to a download prog that ,when installed will enable you to tell us your graphic card

 

[devildog93]

I am gonna make a stupid suggestion, maybe you've tried. If not give'r a go.


Hold CTRL and hit the plus or minus sign to zoom in or out. Can't hurt

No, that's not the the problem.. or maybe I should say the solution, lol.
Thanks for your help anyway.

Like I said it was a stupid suggestion.....lol

Now looking again I see your problem with the drop down menu, and locked in low res.
Got a little too excited for a quick fix. CHEERS, and good luck

 

[richc46]

Nice, new badge, Devil Congrats.

 

[CommonTater]

Try to right click on desktop >personalize>display>then change it the way it suits you.

If that does not work. Control panel>display>adjust resoulution and then use the drop down menu.

That's what I tried at first but the for some reason it doesn't give me the option to adjust it so I can't use the drop down menu.

This is what it look's like when I go to that menu

Stop messing with DPI and all the other stuff...

If your desktop is locked at 640X480 which seems to be the case from the image you put up... this is most likely because your video drivers did not install correctly.

Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Device manager ... what does it say for your Video Adaptor... If you right click then select properties I'm betting the driver comes from Microsoft...

Ok... now you need to find out what video you have. The Device Manager dialog should tell you that... Head off to the manufacturer's website (Google is your friend) and download then install the latest version of the drivers for your display.

As a second check look at your Monitor in Device Manager... Right now it probably says "Generic VGA" or somehting similar... Once you have the right drivers installed it should change to "Default Plug and Play monitor".... and, your display should automatically dictate the correct resolution when the driver install finishes.

 

[devildog93]

Nice, new badge, Devil Congrats.

Thanks. I like it. Maybe a little premature based on that las stupid suggestion.:roflmao:

 

[dee1]

Okay I downloaded the Speccy. This is what it said under graphics
DELL E176FP @ 640x480
Standard VGA Graphics Adapter

So what do I do now?

 

[derekimo]

That's your monitor and graphics adapter, but not a whole lot of info sadly.
What brand and model number is your computer?

 

[devildog93]

Okay I downloaded the Speccy. This is what it said under graphics
DELL E176FP @ 640x480
Standard VGA Graphics Adapter

So what do I do now?

Sounds like what CommonTater said, and it is just the standard VGA driver.

I suggest going up about 3-4 posts and read what CommonTater wrote.


Then research your PC, get the exact model numer, and go to the maunfacturer site, in this case Dell I guess.

Download the latest display driver for your specific PC and install.


CommonTater said:
""""As a second check look at your Monitor in Device Manager... Right now it probably says "Generic VGA" or somehting similar... Once you have the right drivers installed it should change to "Default Plug and Play monitor".... and, your display should automatically dictate the correct resolution when the driver install finishes."""""

Default Plug and Play Monitor is what mine says currently in device manager.

Hope this helps.