Ickabob

lol, maybe im just retarded, but i dunna, i got on my comp this morn, and the resolution was VERY low, so low that only like 9 icons appeared on my desk top, also, the "start" bar was not visible, as well as most of the icons... not sure what to do, tried to put the comp into safe mode, but its not workin becuz i cannot shut the computer down with out "ctrl, alt, deleting" or "manualy turning it of via the button".... plz help

Ickabob

in other words, my desktop resolution made everything humongous, and I couldnt access the resolution bar on the desktop properties tab, startup menu, my computer, all because they appeared too low on the screen....

Tierfin

you can't right click on the desktop and go to properties?

Ickabob

i can, but the screen resolution is so low that it is cut off before it reaches the resolution slider bar...

Slant Earthshaker

Right click desktop, go to properties and click on settings tab being very carefull not to click again. Now hit tab once, and use your right directional key to adjust the resolution up a few notches, hit enter, and then you should have a functional resolution.

Master Damoiel Mindbend
Retired Enchanter of the 60th Season

Ickabob

thanks, lemee go try it out!

Xyln

FYI all the underlined letters in windows can be acivated by pressing the "ALT" key and holding it down while pressing the underlined letter.Such as the "F" in File.



So if you know the underlined letter of the function you're trying to do, try that.


I believe any and all functions of windows can be used without a mouse.

Well except for mouse control funtions hehe.

JammanDarkdaddy

If your problem is not resolved, it's because you havent installed your video drivers and substitute drivers are in place. The screen resolution cannot go above 800x600 on winXP's substitute drivers. Solution: Install the drivers.

JammanDarkdaddy

Also to turn off the comp, make sure no programs are running and press alt-F4 and hit enter.

JammanDarkdaddy

Sorry, alt-f4, then tab and then enter.