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The thread discusses a display issue in Windows 8 where settings windows from various applications, including Windows Media Player and others like Dreamweaver, are cropped or too small, failing to show all content. The original poster clarifies that the problem does not occur in Windows 8.1 and seeks a solution similar to the window size controls available in Windows XP. A contributor suggests resizing the window manually and ensuring the display resolution is set correctly, but the original poster clarifies that the issue is not resolution-related, implying a need for a different fix.
zabberwan

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Hi wizards,
Have you also noticed a problem in Windows 8.. when you open some settings option windows of various not only windows programs, Windows 8 crops or chops off the content by opening a smaller window not large enough to display complete contents. Please see. attachment.
This not only happens in Windows Media Player, but also in many other programs like the Preference settings in Dreamweaver etc. In Windows 8.1, this does not happen, but only in my Windows 8.
I remember there a way in XP to control the size of these applets or settings-windows, but am unable to find these in Windows 8 or any solutions on the net.
Do you know a fix?
 

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Jimbo22
I just grab the side of the window with my cursor so that it changes from an arrow to the double arrow and then slide the window larger. Once this is done it will stay this size so when you open that applet again it should be as you made it.
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I just grab the side of the window with my cursor so that it changes from an arrow to the double arrow and then slide the window larger. Once this is done it will stay this size so when you open that applet again it should be as you made it.
 

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Also check your native resolution is set to the recommended settings.
 

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zabberwan

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Try doing what you suggest to the WMP applet/window shown in the attachment.

Windows Media Player/Tools/Options/Rip Music.

You've misunderstood my question.. it has nothing to do with the resolution!
 

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