have this problem...

jarettanandtech

Junior Member
May 9, 2004
16
0
0
Ok this is what happens to me sometimes. I'm browsing around the web and then suddenly the display becomes all enlarged and off-center (web-pages and desktop hang off the screen) and I can't do anything with the mouse (click things). The only thing I can do is hit my windows key and log off and back on again into windows then it goes back to normal. Very annoying as you can imagine. What could be causing this you think? Thank you.
 

jarettanandtech

Junior Member
May 9, 2004
16
0
0
btw its not my monitor b/c I have tried different monitor and does same thing. Virus check indicates no viruses.
 

dderolph

Senior member
Mar 14, 2004
619
0
0
One possible cause is your video driver. Might help to update your driver if an update is available.
 

Lmronby

Senior member
Jun 21, 2000
252
0
0
I second the vote for a driver update. Might as well try a spyware search (Adaware/Spybot) May be a long shot but its always a good thing to do. Spyware these days is messing with a lot of things. 2 cents.
 

Lmronby

Senior member
Jun 21, 2000
252
0
0
If the Adaware/Spybot doesn't fix it go to try a program called HijackThis. This program will analzye your system but not remove things for you. However if you post the results on the forums at Computer Cops people (really smart people) there can advise you what to remove manually. Sounds complicated but I have used it a few times and the process goes smoothly. Be sure to read the FAQ before posting. I haven't seen a problem these guys can't fix. Good Luck
 

hairygit1

Member
Jul 29, 2001
195
0
0
I had a problem where every so often, the poota would boot into a split screen - bit of a pain in the butt.
Only happened every third or fourth boot,
Turned out - after updating drivers etc,
had to get a new cheapie vga card - aok
 

dderolph

Senior member
Mar 14, 2004
619
0
0
is it my video card ?
You need to see whether a more recent driver is available and install it. That's the only way you're going to know whether it's your video card.