Windows changing viewable area of monitor.

[ID10T16]

This just happened today. When I booted my comp, & windows started up, the viewable area was off-center. It was moved to the left too much. I readjusted, but when I rebooted, the bios screen is off-centered. There has been no changes made to anything, otherwise I would know the culprit. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Is my monitor about go KABOOM!!!? Thanx for the help.

 

[edfair]

Something has changed in your video drivers or monitor selection. Try taking everything to VGA 640x480 and then sort it out. Ed Fair
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[blavergne]

Sometimes, monitors act all funny. Since the resolution is constantly changing, whats centered for one resolution (640x480 and greater in windows) will be totally off centered for 320x200 in DOS/Bios. This problem usually happens on older monitors, so if yours is a new fandangled plug and play monitor, then you may have a real problem. If this IS the case, well friend, your gonna have to live with it or shell out $170 for a new 17".

-Barry

 

[ID10T16]

I guess it may be time for one of those nice flat screen monitors. This particular monitor is an Compaq monitor. I was hoping that it aint the monitor goin goofy, but I guess it's just it's time. I been wanting a new monitor for a while, I just needed incentive. I'm usually the kind that says..., "If it still works, Ima use it till it falls apart". So I guess this is the case. Thanx for the help.