Everything on my computer screen is appearing larger than normal

Anonymous
2009-03-25T02:33:22+00:00

I unplugged my computer about 4 days ago to take it on a trip with me. When I restarted my computer everything on my computer screen including my background, icons, websites, aim, etc. showed up larger and more distorted than normal. The zoom level is at a normal 100%. This has happened in the past but once I restarted my computer, my screen has always gone back to normal. I would like to know how to fix this problem because I have restarted my computer about 3 or 4 times but everything that appears on my screen is still distorted and larger than normal.

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Anonymous
2009-03-25T14:24:28+00:00

Hello Swils117,

 Thank you for using Microsoft Windows Vista Forums.

 If you haven't tried the steps below, give this a try.

1/ Right Click on a vacant part of the desktop

2/ From the Drop Down menu, Click the View option

3/ In the View context menu, Click one of the following options:

  • Large Icons
  • Medium Icons
  • Classic Icons

The Classic Icons option will reduce the size the most.  Please let me know if that has resolved your issue or if you are still having any problems.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-10-15T12:22:49+00:00

    with me its on the 75 zoon....when ok but 100 not so

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-09-25T17:10:07+00:00

    there is no classic icons choice.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-04-08T19:25:37+00:00

    thanks it worked for me....

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-05T19:05:48+00:00

    On Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:43:54 +0000, BobKron wrote:

    You rolled your mouse wheel UP. The mouse wheel will enlarge or reduce the page display.

    No, it won't. Perhaps you mean scrolling with the mouse wheel if the
    Ctrl key is held down.
    And note that although that's a Windows standard that works in many
    applications, it doesn't work in all.

    And note further that it won't work for everything on the screen. The
    problem you are replying to is almost certainly one of the screen
    resolution having been changed.

    And one remaining point: please don't reply to such an old question.
    This thread is over four years old, and was answered long ago. It's
    highly unlikely that the person who asked the question is still around
    to read your posts.

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