How do I change the resolution when it is too big for my screen! When I change it my screen stays black?

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Change my screen resolution so it STAYS that way!?

So I'm having a problem with a laptop. I will change the screen resolution to 1024x768, and then when I restart the computer it goes back to 800x600. It's running on Windows XP. Now, it got even worse. It won't let me change the resolution without restarting...

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you need to uninstall the video drivers and reinstall them this will fix it.

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How to change screen resolution (windows 7) ?

HELP! Okay so I bought the windows 7 Ultimate installation CD online from microsoft, and payed this guy to install it for me (and to teach me how to install it).... But then I accidently throwed away the cd because it was in a pile of paper and i didnt...

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You didn't say what make/model your computer/laptop is? From what you are describing and from the message...

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HP Mini screen resolution stuck on 1024x576?

I'm trying to insall my HP C3180 all in one printer/scanner/copier. My new HP mini 110 has a screen resolution of 1024x576, and it won't change. I know how to do Properties, Settings, and slide the screen res bar, but it won't slide, it stays at 102...

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Find out a updated driver for your AGP/VGA from HP site. Thanks.

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11/13 updated windows and my screen got messed up. Its stuck at lowest resolution?

helpp! i just downloaded an automatic update from windows.. the usual thing but when it retarted the screen was at the lowest resolution and it won't let me change back. It dosn't say it won't but it resets at the same resolution insted of the one i...

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uninstall the uptade. btw dont automatically uptade the updates most of them are horrible.

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Every time I change a resolution on my PC I get yellow vertical lines across my screen.?

Every time I change a resolution on my PC I get yellow vertical lines across my screen. It stays normal at the lowest resolution, but if I try to increase it these lines appear. I use windows7, my graphics card is GeForce 8500GT.. What should I do?

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You might want to run your graphics card through the Compatibility Center to see if there are any updates...

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Computer's screen resolution won't change?

I have a Dell Dimension B110 and I recently reinstalled Windows, but when i try to change the screen resolution, it stays at 640 by 480. Please help.

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Install or update ur drivers for Windows Vista or Xp from the dell website.

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I have an intel windows xp home edition, and i cant change the screen resolution please help?

i cant change the screen resolution it just stays at 640x480 ive tryed like a lot please help i ahve an intell windows xp home edition my screen is kinda big too lol

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Right click on desktop...Properties...Settings... set the slider to the resolution you want. Choices...

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Just got computer and its windows xp home edition and i cant change screen resolution still pelase help?

it says i ahve default monitor and it doesnt let me change screen resolution from settings from control pannel from display or anything please pelaseeeee help my eys hurt iit stays at 640x480 and i cant move it to make it smaller

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u prolly need to install a graphics driver ...

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How to change screen resolution on an unsupported monitor in Ubuntu Linux 11.04?

I recently connected my Ubuntu Linux computer to my Coby Brand HD TV via vga cable. Ubuntu Linux did not correctly set the display resolution and part of the screen is cut off. I also can not change the resolution settings because of the unsupported...

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Open the Terminal cd /etc/X11/ sudo cp xorg.conf xorg.conf.bak sudo gedit xorg.conf Under SubSection...

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I changed my screen resolution and my screen went black, how do I change it back?

I have a netbook and I hooked it up to my tv. But when I was playing around with the screen resolution, to change the picture, I selected the highest option not knowing that neither my netbook screen or my tv can support that resolution. Now when I turn...

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Left click computer screen then click personalize then click display settings .

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