How to change resolution

[Xorp]

I brought my desktop home from college, but I left the desktop res at 1280x1024, and non the monitors at home support it. I can get into safe mode. How can I change the resolution in normal mode to something lower?

 

[Ika]

Go to the Windows desktop (by closing everything or hitting windowskey-D. Right-click on the desktop and choose Properties. Then go to the Settings tab, and the resolution slider should be there.

 

[Sforsyth]

Mybe if that dosen't work try removing your display adpter in safe mode then rebooting.

let us know if you fix it.

 

[Xorp]

Originally posted by: Aflac
Go to the Windows desktop (by closing everything or hitting windowskey-D. Right-click on the desktop and choose Properties. Then go to the Settings tab, and the resolution slider should be there.

Well I get no video in normal mode I can't change it, and changing it in safe mode doesn't affect normal mode.

 

[Luhny]

try removing the driver of the video card in safe mode or uninstalling it. that should kick it to 800x600

 

[ForumMaster]

try pressing F8 right before windows boots (before the load screen,) and select VGA mode. that should reset it to default mode.

 

[Boyo]

If you are running an Nvidia card, you could use the Nvidia control panel to change your settings.

 

[corkyg]

And if you are using an ATI cared, use their control panel or center - which ever is installed.