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How to exit multi-screen mode

Lexan -  
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

7 answers

  1.  choubaka Moderator
    Hello

    Try starting your PC in safe mode...

    F8 before Windows starts

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    1. 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!
      2° Google is your friend, the search engine from CCM is too, do a search!
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      1. 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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        1. Anonymous user
          Your monitor is not properly recognized or the display driver is not/malfunctioning.
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      2. tribun
        Did you change your computer's screen after installing the system?
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        2. 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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          1. 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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          2. 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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        3. tribun
          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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          1. tribun
            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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            PS. Frequently create a restore point! it solves quite a few problems.
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