| Subject: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 11:29:18 AM |
| From: mshall2@gmail.com |
Hi, all. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I can't seem to resolve the following problem. What is happening is that as soon as Vista boots, the screen area shifts "down" about one inch (after logging in and windows fully boots), and I have to adjust the screen geometry manually with the monitor. I have tried using the tool provided by Gateway (EzTune) to save these settings, but no luck. I have also tried to update the drivers, but also with no luck. It doesn't appear to be a problem with the monitor as it doesn't do it on a different computer. Could it be something with the registry (e.g., screen resolution settings?) Any suggestions??? Thanks much, Matt |
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| Subject: Re: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 11:57:55 AM |
| From: Malke [Email Address Protection] |
mshall2@gmail.com wrote: > Hi, all. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I can't seem to resolve the > following problem. What is happening is that as soon as Vista boots, > the screen area shifts "down" about one inch (after logging in and > windows fully boots), and I have to adjust the screen geometry > manually with the monitor. I have tried using the tool provided by > Gateway (EzTune) to save these settings, but no luck. I have also > tried to update the drivers, but also with no luck. It doesn't appear > to be a problem with the monitor as it doesn't do it on a different > computer. Could it be something with the registry (e.g., screen > resolution settings?) Any suggestions??? Thanks much, Matt It sounds like you're not using the native resolution of the monitor (assuming it's an LCD). You find that setting under Personalize. If you are using the correct resolution, then try updating your video drivers. Get them from Gateway for your specific model computer. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ |
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| Subject: Re: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 12:22:27 PM |
| From: mshall2@gmail.com |
On Sep 3, 3:08=A0pm, Ringmaster <big...@VistaGeneralCircus.net> wrote: > On Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:29:18 -0700 (PDT), msha...@gmail.com wrote: > >Hi, all. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I can't seem to resolve the > >following problem. What is happening is that as soon as Vista boots, > >the screen area shifts "down" about one inch (after logging in and > >windows fully boots), and I have to adjust the screen geometry > >manually with the monitor. I have tried using the tool provided by > >Gateway (EzTune) to save these settings, but no luck. I have also > >tried to update the drivers, but also with no luck. It doesn't appear > >to be a problem with the monitor as it doesn't do it on a different > >computer. =A0Could it be something with the registry (e.g., screen > >resolution settings?) Any suggestions??? Thanks much, Matt I tried installing the most recent drivers and previously didn't have EzTune (when the problem still existed). The resolution is native to the monitor - it simply shifts "down" every time I log-in. > > When configured correctly the Windows desktop and everything that runs > in it if the window is maximized should always fill all of your > monitor's screen. If not the resolution you are using is not > compatible with the monitor. Either the settings are wrong or you > don't have a Vista compatible video driver for your graphics card. > Since you've already tested the monitor on a different computer and it > works correctly that pretty much eliminates it as the source of the > problem. If you have a flat panel monitor they all pretty much come > with a default setting and should be left at that. > > You might find this interesting: > > http://www.ttlg.com/FORUMS/showthread.php?t=3D107665 |
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| Subject: Re: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 1:28:01 PM |
| From: Malke [Email Address Protection] |
mshall2@gmail.com wrote: > I tried installing the most recent drivers and previously didn't have > EzTune (when the problem still existed). The resolution is native to > the monitor - it simply shifts "down" every time I log-in. Once again, what resolution are you using? What make/model monitor? Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ |
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| Subject: Re: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 1:35:17 PM |
| From: mshall2@gmail.com |
Sorry, the resolution I'm using is 1680 x 1050. It's a Gateway LP2207 monitor. Here's the "report" from my properties: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report Report Date: 09/03/2008 Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 16:32:05 Driver Version: 7.14.10.1147 Operating System: * , Service Pack 1 (6.0.6001) Default Language: English DirectX* Version: 10.0 Physical Memory: 2020 MB Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB Maximum Graphics Memory: 384 MB Graphics Memory in Use: 165 MB Processor: x86 family 6 Model 15 Stepping 6 Processor Speed: 1864 MHZ Vendor ID: 8086 Device ID: 29A2 Device Revision: 02 * Accelerator Information * Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) G965 Express Chipset Family Video BIOS: 1402 Current Graphics Mode: 1680 by 1050 True Color (60 Hz) * Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator * Active Monitors: 1 * Monitor * Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor Display Type: Analog Gamma Value: 2.20 DDC2 Protocol: Supported Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 18.0 inches Vertical: 11.0 inches Monitor Supported Modes: 640 by 480 (60 Hz) 640 by 480 (72 Hz) 640 by 480 (75 Hz) 720 by 400 (70 Hz) 800 by 600 (56 Hz) 800 by 600 (60 Hz) 800 by 600 (72 Hz) 800 by 600 (75 Hz) 1024 by 768 (60 Hz) 1024 by 768 (70 Hz) 1024 by 768 (75 Hz) 1152 by 864 (75 Hz) 1280 by 1024 (60 Hz) 1280 by 1024 (75 Hz) 1400 by 1050 (60 Hz) 1440 by 1440 (60 Hz) 1440 by 1440 (75 Hz) 1680 by 1050 (60 Hz) 1680 by 1680 (60 Hz) 1680 by 1680 (75 Hz) Display Power Management Support: Standby Mode: Not Supported Suspend Mode: Not Supported Active Off Mode: Supported * Other names and brands are the property of their respective owners. |
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| Subject: Re: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 2:43:18 PM |
| From: Gotde T Shirt [Email Address Protection] |
On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:47:28 -0700, Malke wrote: > mshall2@gmail.com wrote: > >> Sorry, the resolution I'm using is 1680 x 1050. It's a Gateway LP2207 >> monitor. > > There you go - while the video card does support that resolution and your > monitor can certainly do that resolution, your video card doesn't support a > 22" monitor. > >> Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 18.0 inches >> Vertical: 11.0 inches > What a load of rubbish. A graphics adapter has no concern over the physical dimensions of a monitor screen, only its resolution in pixels X:Y. In this case the graphics adaptor reports: Current Graphics Mode: 1680 by 1050 True Color (60 Hz) ....which (according to the report on the monitor) is a supported mode of the monitor: 1680 by 1050 (60 Hz). BTW: The physical size of a monitor is usually quoted as the diagonal dimension of the viewable area. A screen with X and Y dimensions of 18" x 11" will have 22" screen diagonal size (approx). But that's purely incidental to this discussion other than to further expose your ignorance. |
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| Subject: Re: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 3:04:54 PM |
| From: mshall2@gmail.com |
Right, although I probably wouldn't have been as harsh. Gotde T Shirt: do you have any idea as to what is actually causing the problem in question? |
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| Subject: Re: Screen geometry problem - registry??? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/3/2008 3:57:04 PM |
| From: Gotde T Shirt [Email Address Protection] |
On Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:04:54 -0700 (PDT), mshall2@gmail.com wrote: > Right, although I probably wouldn't have been as harsh. Gotde T Shirt: > do you have any idea as to what is actually causing the problem in > question? Your driver report appears to confirm that the graphics adapter and monitor parameters *should* be compatible. IMO it's almost certainly not a Vista issue, maybe the graphics driver - check out Intel's support. It could be something as basic as the quality of connecting cable - the data rates are high and signal degradation can be important. Try a couple of different cables. Some monitors have an 'auto' button that can force the monitor to re-sync onto the signal. You shouldn't have to use it, but it might be a more acceptable work-round rather than tweaking geometry settings each time. |
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