how did my screen get turned sideways and how can i fix it

Anonymous
2009-11-28T17:13:38+00:00

my screen is sideways how do i turn it back

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Anonymous
2009-11-28T19:25:32+00:00

my screen is sideways how do i turn it back

Sideways Screen:

Try pressing Ctrl + Alt + UP Arrow Key, or try Ctrl + Alt + and a different Arrow Key.

If that does not work: Right-click on empty Desktop > Graphics Options > Rotation.

Cheers.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-11-02T23:56:30+00:00

    Thanks, it worked great.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-10-23T18:42:24+00:00

    In response to you reply, "Yo do realize this thread is two years old? I doubt the OP's screen is still sideways after all this time."  So what, if the thread is two years old, there are plenty of computers still using Windows XP Professional at this time.  It may depend on the video card; however, this response was provided based on experience without cost to the user and without any warranties implied or expressed.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-10-22T18:30:46+00:00

    The screen will rotate if you hold the ALT and CTRL keys simultaneously while depressing the Arrow Keys.

    1. This is not true for all computers. It depends on the video card manufacturer.
    2. You do realize this thread is two years old? I doubt the OP's screen is still sideways after all this time.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-10-22T17:47:13+00:00

    The screen will rotate if you hold the ALT and CTRL keys simultaneously while depressing the Arrow Keys.

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