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martine -  
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Hello, this morning when I turned on my Mac, the screen lit up normally but suddenly it zoomed in a lot and became oversized; it moves with the mouse but I no longer have a global view of my screen. I tried restarting it, turning it off for a while... but nothing changes... what should I do???
Thank you for any information you can provide, I really need to work on my computer...
M.Eggs
Configuration: Mac OS X Safari 523.12

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dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   5 370
 
You have a folder called "Applications" where all your applications are located (unless they are installed on another drive). You open this folder, find the "Utilities" folder, open it with a click, and double-click on "Disk Utility." A window will appear with your HD displayed in the left column, which you click to select. A SOS menu will appear, and at the bottom, you click on "Repair Disk Permissions" and let it run.
Come back and tell us.
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PM G5 1.8 mono + Mac OS X 10.4.11 1 Go of Ram
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loupiotte004
 
Hello,
I can't find the "application" folder...
I also have a zoom on my screen; I must have accidentally pressed a key.
When I press F11, the screen gets even bigger...
Thank you.
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Anonymous user > loupiotte004
 
Hello,

see message number 9

Have a good day
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Sanspseudo - Francis
iMac-G5 - 2ghz - 2Go - Mac OS 10.5.7
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Réponse 2 / 13
Anonymous user
 
Good evening,
I assume the problem stemmed from the fact that Martine had enabled Universal Access / Zoom in the System Preferences.
(help intended for the disabled).
Can you confirm, Martine?

Have a nice evening
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NoName - Francis
iMac G5 2ghz 2Go - OS 10.4.11
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Réponse 3 / 13
dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   5 370
 
Hello,

You must have, somehow, or due to a system bug, changed the display configuration.
Apple menu/System Preferences/Displays/Monitor and then reduce the resolution, that should be enough.
Then, repair the permissions: Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility, select the disk/First Aid/Repair Permissions.
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Réponse 4 / 13
martine
 
I already tried to reduce the resolution but nothing changes; however, the following (applications...) I have no idea where it is... thanks a lot for your help.
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Réponse 5 / 13
martine
 
I followed all these instructions to the letter. I restarted my computer to check and it's still the same... it even seems even bigger...
Thank you for the advice and explanations.
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Réponse 6 / 13
dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   5 370
 
What are the specifications of your Mac? (Apple menu/About This Mac/More Info/Hardware gives you all the information about your machine)
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Réponse 7 / 13
martine
 
Computer name: iMac G5
Computer model: PowerMac8,1
Processor type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Number of processors: 1
Processor speed: 1.8 GHz
Level 2 cache (per processor): 512 KB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus speed: 600 MHz
Boot ROM version: 5.2.2f4
Serial number: CK517019PNY
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Réponse 8 / 13
martine
 
Thank you for everything, I managed to find the problem...
Thank you for all the advice, it's very nice!!!
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Réponse 9 / 13
dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   5 370
 
It is good form, my dear Martine, when asking for help, to provide the solution to the problem once it is resolved, so that other internet users facing the same issue can benefit from it!! Let's not be selfish ;-)

Have a nice weekend
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Réponse 10 / 13
tartufe
 
Right-click on the desktop image, go to properties, click on the settings folder, check that you are in 32-bit; if that's the case, set the resolution to full and don't forget to confirm, and there you go, you'll find yourself with the mini modes.
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Anonymous user
 
to Tartufe,

you must have mistaken the discussion. Your message has nothing to do with the issue being discussed here.
Best regards
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Sanspseudo - Francis
iMac G5 2ghz 2Go - OS 10.4.11
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Réponse 11 / 13
martine
 
So it was indeed a Zoom that my dear brother must have activated after coming home a bit too drunk the night before... he must have wanted to turn off the computer but accidentally pressed a key... well, he hasn't admitted it but the suspicions linger on him...
Thank you all
have a good evening
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soleil91 Posted messages 8023 Status Contributeur 1 013
 
"In wine there is truth," so ................... we are making progress in quality, you will wisely advise your brother on an appropriate oenological reorganization - be careful with your keyboard, red wine stains badly, and as for vomit, it can mess up the keys - have a good end to the bender for your bro. ------------
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Réponse 12 / 13
linky
 
Hi everyone, I've looked a bit at the solutions you proposed and I have the same problem as Marine, but I have a computer with Windows XP. Does the "application" solution... work too?? And if so, where can I find it?
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Réponse 13 / 13
ANNA
 
IT HAPPENS TO ME TOO CAN YOU HELP ME SEND ME AN EMAIL PLEASE
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Anonymous user
 
Hello, first of all, before shouting -
when you write in uppercase on a forum, it means you are shouting. Before shouting, saying hello is always nicer.
Next, you only shout if it is justified, and that is extremely rare.
Furthermore, before posting a message, you read the entire discussion to avoid others repeating the solution already given.
Finally, when asking for an email, it is wise to provide that email address, although on the other hand, giving your email address on a forum is more than risky if you don't want to be bothered later by spammers or others, and another reason not to communicate by email is to benefit everyone from the proposed solutions.
A solution you would have found if you had taken the time to read this entire discussion thread before shouting.
Moreover, this problem has already been mentioned several times elsewhere on this forum.

Best regards
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iMac G5 2ghz 2Go - OS 10.5.3
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Roxane
 
I have the same problem too, please help me and send me an email!

Please, please!! As soon as possible!
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Anonymous user > Roxane
 
GOOD EVENING !!

http://www.commentcamarche.net/ccmguide/ccmcharte respect autrui.php3#politesse


Good night.
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Sanspseudo - Francis
iMac G5 2ghz 2Go - OS 10.5.4
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aucunpseudo > Anonymous user
 
Hello
I read the entire forum but I still have the same problem!
Knowing that I have Vista
Please help me.
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dans-la-merde
 
Same...
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