groberts Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I have a 17inch screen on my HP laptop and I would like to have a screen resolution that is at 1024X640. The reason I want to do this is because 1280X800 is the smallest I can make my screen and not mess up the screen because the screen resolution must be 16:10 ratio, not the standard 20:15. At 1280X800 I just have a hard time reading text. Does anyone know how I can make a custom resolution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureEdit Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 You can modify it in the registry on windows. On linux it is also pretty easy to change. But if your gfx card/monitor dont support the resolution, you are going to have a hard time changing it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groberts Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 I have an Nvidia GeForce FX Go5600. Do you think it could handle a custom resolution like this? Also, where do I go in the registry? I have done a lot in the registry, so if you could point me to the location I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Wouldn't you have to modify the driver or video INF to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal2002 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Powerstrip http://entechtaiwan.net/util/ps.shtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I was wanting to know how to do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IK47 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Shouldnt you stick with your monitor's native resoloution, and just change the default font size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groberts Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 I could, but its not just the font size, its really everything. I just would like to have a screen resolution that is more comfortable to use 8 hours a day. I love having the 17inch wide screen, but the lowest resolution is still making things so small. I tried Powerstrip, but couldn't get it to do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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