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Screen resolution settings.

I have just downloaded the new driver for my graphics card,the problem is that my desktop icons are miniscule now ? I have played around with screen resolution etc but they are still too small,what do I need to do to restore them as before please,everything is smaller ?.
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What res are you running in? 1024x768 or higher everything will be smaller, try 800x600
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What res are you running in? 1024x768 or higher everything will be smaller, try 800x600
*** I only have a 15 inch periphial,the problem is when I open my database it runs out to the right thus I cannot access everything,the only setting that it will work on which is not very satisfactory as like you say the icons are small,it appears that the new video driver does not account for small screen sizes,anyway this is my compromise after playing around-
16 Bit
1152x864
131 dpi new text setting on advanced
136 per cent
If I set it at 800x600 as it was before the installation everything is out.
I know that you will think they are odd settings but everything is accessible with them,the only answer I suppose is a larger screen ?
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Right click on your desktop go to properties then appearance/effects use large icons, you can also change the font size from the appearance tab.


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Right click on your desktop go to properties then appearance/effects use large icons, you can also change the font size from the appearance tab.




Lucky you
*** That is better,I can live with that now,us old un's need all the help with our eyes you know ! thanks for the valued assistance.
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