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I've recently switched from Windows Vista to Windows 7 x64. I use the word switched instead of upgraded because I formatted my old drive instead of installing over Vista.
I have been using two screens for forever now, both LG Flatron L1750HQ, both are digital and have served me well. My...
After switching to Windows 7, I can't choose native resolution for my display (1920x1200). The higher I can get is 1600x1200. I can't set custom resolution on any window - well, I can click on that options, but then i just can't apply any custom settings. I tried all control panels I could find...
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My Card is 9800 GT and my LCD TV is Toshiba AV500.
In XP:
I'm adding a custom resolution 1360*768 and timing CLS. (progressive 60hz). Almost every game work 1360*768 with 1:1 Pixel mapping and Great Quality. There is not any problem, everything works very well
In Windows 7:
I'm...
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Just got Windows 7 RTM and installed it. First thing I noticed was the resolution. It was messed up. Big deal, I thought I'll just change it. I go to change it and the resolution is locked out at 800x600. I updated both the drivers for my monitor (Hannstar HF299) and my video...
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