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The black stripe tag on WindowsForum.com covers user issues where a black vertical stripe appears on the screen, typically on the left side, preventing the desktop from filling the entire monitor. This problem is often reported when using a TV as a monitor with Windows 7, and it persists across different resolutions. Users seek solutions to shift the image left or eliminate the stripe, as standard monitor settings may not be available on TVs. Discussions involve troubleshooting display alignment, driver updates, and software workarounds to resolve the black stripe issue.
  1. discoking

    Windows 7 Desktop does not fill entire monitor, image pushed right

    Hi. I have had 7 installed on my laptop for a while now and desided to install it on my HTPC. This computer has not normal monitor, but use my Samsun 32" LCD TV as a monitor. When I installed 7 there is a "black" stripe about 1" wide on the left side of the monitor before the desktop/taskbar...
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    • black stripe configuration desktop issues display graphics driver htpc image shift installation issues integrated graphics lcd media center monitor resolution screen adjustment taskbar tech support troubleshooting tv settings user experience windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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