WINDOWS 7
To change your screen resolution
Although seemingly simple to apply, I cannot take responsibility if things do go wrong. most computer users will be able restore the resolution to either its previous settings or the setting 1o24 X 768 for you, should YOU find it difficult. DESKTOP ITEMS REMAIN IN THEIR PLACE
| Click on the windows logo, on the Task Bar, below left. | ||||
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| Click on the Control Button in the grey panel on the right. Click on the Display Icon | ||||
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| Click on the Adjust Resolution setting. Whatever the Resolution is at the time, make a note of it, although it will usually be the recommended one. Move the slider to 1024X768, then click OK. | ||||
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| Just click on the Keep Changes. and the Screen goes momentarily black and then you have your new settings. To Revert back or change to another size simply repeat the sequence. | ||||
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WINDOWS 98. 2000. XP. USERS ONLY.
IMPORTANT Note: Changing your resolution will default your Desktop Icons to the left of the screen. If you arrange your Icons in varying order? They will have to be re-arranged after applying a new screen resolution.Although seemingly simple to apply, I cannot take responsibility if things do go wrong. most computer users will be able restore the resolution to either its previous settings or the setting 1o24 X 768 for you, should YOU find it difficult.
| (Classic View) Click Start , click Control Panel , In (Classic View) double-click Display . |
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(Category View) In (Category View) double-click Appearance and Themes. Then either click on Change screen resolution or Display in (Pick a Control Panel Icon) as indicated by the arrows. |
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| On the Settings tab, under Screen resolution , drag the slider to the required settings (in this case 1024 x 768) and then click Apply . | |
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1. When prompted to apply the settings, click OK . Your screen will turn black for a moment.
2. Once your screen resolution changes, you have 15 seconds to confirm the change. Click Yes to confirm the change; click No or do nothing to revert to your previous setting.
3. Repeat the above and enter the required settings to return to your original set up. You will have to rearrange your Desk top Icons.
Notes
A higher Screen Resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and increases the relative space on your desktop .
Smaller items will affect the layout of the Web Site Design. As will larger items.
Changes to screen resolution affect all users that log on to the computer.
Your monitor and video adapter determine how much you can change your screen resolution. You may not be able to increase the resolution above a certain level.
Games
You can switch your screen resolution temporarily to 640 X 480 if you have games or other programs that are set to run at that resolution. To switch, right-click the game or program (on the desktop or on the Start menu), and then click Properties . Click the Compatibility tab, and then select the Run in 640x480 screen resolution check box. Your display reverts to its default resolution when you close the program.
