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How to exit multi-screen mode

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tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,
Following some random settings, I'm stuck...
I have a computer with only one video output. In Windows display settings, I unfortunately activated a second screen (which does not exist) as the main display. As a result, I only see the extended Windows desktop (screen #2). So when I right-click to adjust the display, I can't see the dialog box since it appears on the main screen (which does not exist).
How can I return to a single display setup when I can't access the settings window???

Configuration: Windows XP / Internet Explorer 8.0

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Answer 1 / 7
choubaka Posted messages 5532 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   2 113
 
Hello

Try starting your PC in safe mode...

F8 before Windows starts

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Answer 2 / 7
Anonymous user
 
Hi

Aside from a system restore in safe mode, I don't see too many solutions...

Restart the PC, tap F8 during startup (before Windows loads), choose from the Advanced Boot Options: Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking.

Then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > choose a date prior to the haphazard setting...
Before asking a question: 1° Turn on your brain; your PC doesn't think for you!
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Answer 3 / 7
Lexan
 
Thank you...
it works again by using safe mode ... I hadn't thought of that!!!
However, I still have my display size settings issue.
Windows offers me different display formats including 1280x960, which does not match my screen panel.
How can I force the display to 1280x720???
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Anonymous user
 
Your monitor is not properly recognized or the display driver is not/malfunctioning.
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Answer 4 / 7
tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 685
 
Did you change your computer's screen after installing the system?
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Answer 5 / 7
Lexan
 
It doesn't seem to me...
The computer in question is a laptop whose screen is dead. I'm putting it in the living room with a display on my TV (LED) at the native resolution of 1980x1080.
When I'm on my couch, this resolution is a bit small! So I wanted to switch to 1280x720, which would give me a proper character size while keeping the screen format (the image a bit squeezed, flattened in 1280x960).
Do you think I should reinstall Windows?
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Anonymous user
 
If your phone's screen is in 4:3 (1024x768 for example), that's a bit normal; you need to disable the built-in screen to use only the external monitor (the TV) so that there are no "aspect ratio" conflicts (not a 16:9 monitor and a 4:3 one, for example).
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Lexan
 
I indeed think that was the case, initial screen format 4:3. It must probably be already disabled as I cannot switch (through the keyboard shortcut).
While digging through the display settings dialog, I cannot find anywhere to disable it otherwise...
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Answer 6 / 7
tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 685
 
If the projector or your TV has this resolution > maximum 1980x1080.
You can't change anything about it.
You will have black bars on your screen. Top/Bottom or on the sides!
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Answer 7 / 7
tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 685
 
Hello
Have you restarted your PC?
If not! Restart and tap F8 to enter safe mode.
If you succeed > Do the repair or F8 and system restore.
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