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siubhal

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    small Windows ME not filling screen
    « on: February 15, 2009, 03:18:20 PM »
    Having just installed Win ME on my old Dell Inspiron 8000 laptop, I find the OS screen is only half-filling the monitor screen; and the usual method of going to My Computer/Display/Settings and moving the slider to enlarge  does not work as the slider does not respond, is immovable.

    As this same CD was used to reinstall Win ME on another drive with a satisfactory screen size, I wonder why this time the screen is so small and what can be done to correct the problem?

    There also seems to be only 16 colors present, and is it possible to increase the number? No adjustment is possible using the above route.

    Any insights gratefully received.

    patio

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    Re: small Windows ME not filling screen
    « Reply #1 on: February 15, 2009, 03:33:40 PM »
    Re-install the video drivers...then right clik any blank area of the Desktop and select a higher resolution...
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    siubhal

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      Re: small Windows ME not filling screen
      « Reply #2 on: February 16, 2009, 12:53:34 AM »
      Thanks; I re installed the drivers as suggested - using the Display/Settings/ Advanced/Change route, and the Win ME system took over and did the rest.

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      Re: small Windows ME not filling screen
      « Reply #3 on: February 16, 2009, 07:01:06 AM »
      Good News indeed...stop by anytime !
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