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
    2010-10-04T00:09:14+00:00

    This worked for me.  Thanks so much. Joanne Smith

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-10-08T02:00:26+00:00

    It worked for me also. Thanks

    Regards Alexander Kortiak

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-10-08T19:18:19+00:00

    YOU ARE WONDERFUL. THANX SO MUCH. I WAS GOING CRAZY.

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-12-13T18:35:42+00:00

    BRILLIANT! New laptop and my 6 month old hit the keyboard. not sure what she pressed but my screen tipped sideways! I was getting fistrated, so glad its switched back now!

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