resolution help

[jamin9306]

when i go to change the resolution on my laptop it does not decrees the # of pixels it just makes the screen smaller with a large black border how do i make it not do . i am on vista
thank you,
ben

[Dias de verano]

Probably you need to update your video card driver from the manufacturer's website.

[Soviet_Genius]

Or, if you already have the proper drives installed, usually they have a setting that lets you choose between stretching the image onto the whole screen or having black borders.

[jamin9306]

i looked for that setting but cant find it, where would it be

[Broni]

Right click on empty desktop space, click Personalize, then Desktop background.
Make sure, The middle option is selected:



You still may need to update video driver...

[programming_pat]

i know my laptop doesnt support a large resolution... and lets me have 800x600. when its put on 1024x768 it shrinks the screen down and it is only a small square on the middle of the screen...

how big in inches is your screen?

[dahlarbear]

What's the "Make" and "Model Number" of your laptop?  Perhaps you aren't the first/only person to encounter this issue.