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
    2009-04-17T00:37:17+00:00

    mine was a resolution issue so this was GREAT advice!

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  2. Anonymous
    2009-03-25T19:19:33+00:00

    Seeing as how everything, NOT just Icons, has got bigger, it is a Resolution problem.

    Right-click on the empty Desktop > Personalise > Display Settings > slide the Resolution indicator towards the right(higher) numbers > Apply > OK.

    You will have to find out which resolution you are happy with, and what your Monitor and Card are designed for.

    If that does not work, go to the Manufacturer's or Vidro/Graphics Cards website, and download the latest Graphics/Video Driver.

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