Why can't I change my screen resolution?

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How do i change my screen resolution when its too big and i cant see it?

i changed my Graphics card display resolution and when i applied my screen said: mode not supported,when i turn on the computer everything appears: the white letters in the black screen, the windows xp icon With the charging bar, etc but when its finally going to open that message appears, i try to repair it in the safe mode and the BIOS setup utility but it still says: mode not supported. I really need help.

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right click on desktop and choose properties, settings then change resolution. Or go to control panel...

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CANT CHANGE MY LAPTOP SCREEN RESOLUTION?

Hello, I have Acer laptop and recently I noticed the display seetings changed automatically to low resolution. So I went to control panel and to display properties and set everything to max but still the resolution does not change.. Here is the information...

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Try Reinstalling/Updating your video drivers: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchRe…

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Cant change windows 8 screen resolution?

My monitor is samsung 20 inch led monitor my normal screen resolution in windows 7 is 1600*900 but when i have installed windows 8 it makes screen resolution 1024*768 and dont allow me to change it. What should i do to make my resolution 1600*900 in...

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Judging that you have made a fresh install of windows 8 you might not have installed all the drivers...

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Cant change screen resolution in windows vista?

Hey,. I just upgraded to vista.. and the most annoying thing I can see is that I cant set my screen resolution to 1600 × 1200 .. Everything looks so big because in screen settings I cant change it to anything higher than 1024 × 768.. My LCD...

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it should be the same r/click on vacant desktop and go to properties. Before you upgraded , did you...

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Cant change screen resolution?

my hard drive is gone forever and so i bought a new one and installed windows 7 ultimate and i have 23" monitor ( hp 2210m), its max resolution is suppose to be 1920x1080 but i cant change it. i've download the driver for the monitor and installed...

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I suggest you check your system properties -go to conrol panel, system, then device manager. Check display...

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I cant change my screen resolution from 640 by 480 HELP!!?

i cant change my screen resolution from 640 by 480, it was working fine one day then the next the screen is all stuffed up, i have tried changing it back but doesnt seem to work? HELP PLEASE

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Make sure that you are not booting into Safe Mode. You can tell if you are in Safe Mode because it will...

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I have an intel windows xp home edition, and i cant change the screen resolution please help?

i cant change the screen resolution it just stays at 640x480 ive tryed like a lot please help i ahve an intell windows xp home edition my screen is kinda big too lol

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Right click on desktop...Properties...Settings... set the slider to the resolution you want. Choices...

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I need to change the resolution but i cant get in safe mode i can get the option screen but i cant cursor up?

i can get on safe mode option screen but i cant curse up to chose the way i want to enter safe mode and i need to change the resoloution because when i turn my computer on it loads up like normal but when it comes to getting on my account it comes up...

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There is an option to boot Windows (XP) in standard VGA mode (not safe mode). This adjusts your display...

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I cant change my screen resolution its set on default and i cant change it?

is there any thing i can do. my screen is just so blury.

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Make sure the correct driver for your video card is installed. Right now your PC is probably using the...

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How can i change the screen resolution for my external monitor when i cant see the screen on my laptop?

My laptop screen is broken and I can't fix it so I use a tv as a monitor but when I changed the resolution, it went blank. Can anybody help me? I have to use my laptop immediately

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Connect another external monitor to your laptop (a different one) and you should be able to see your...

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