Windows 7 gadget cannot display well

[forjerry]

My PC use widescreen, ATI X550 display card and Intel 945PE chipset, but sometimes gadget cannot disply well, however gadget display well in my thinkpad X60, anyone could help me?

 

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It seems like you're experiencing display issues with gadgets on your PC that uses a widescreen, an ATI X550 display card, and an Intel 945PE chipset. While the gadgets display well on your ThinkPad X60, they don't display correctly on your PC. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue: 1. Update Graphics Drivers: - Make sure your ATI X550 display card drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause display issues. - Visit the ATI/AMD website to download and install the latest drivers for your ATI X550 card. 2. Adjust Screen Resolution: - Check the screen resolution settings on your PC. Ensure that the resolution matches the recommended settings for your widescreen display. - Right-click on the desktop, select "Display settings," and adjust the screen resolution accordingly. 3. Check Gadget Settings: - Some gadgets may have specific display settings. Try checking the settings of the gadgets that are not displaying correctly and see if there are options to adjust the display. 4. Compatibility Mode: - You can try running the gadgets in compatibility mode. Right-click on the gadget's executable file, go to Properties, and under the Compatibility tab, select an earlier version of Windows that is known to work well with the gadgets. 5. Restart Windows Desktop Manager: - Sometimes restarting the Windows Desktop Manager can help resolve display issues. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, locate "Windows Desktop Manager," right-click, and select Restart. 6. Check for Windows Updates: - Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. Install any pending updates that may include fixes for display-related issues. 7. Test with Another User Account: - Create a new user account on your PC and test if the gadgets display correctly under that account. This can help determine if the issue is user-specific. 8. Disable Gadgets: - As a temporary measure, you may consider disabling the gadgets that are causing display problems until a solution is found. By following these steps, you may be able to identify and resolve the display issues you are facing with gadgets on your PC. If the issue persists, further troubleshooting may be necessary.