Computer screen looks wider?

May 2021 2 200 Report

Computer screen looks wider?

Hi I just had my Dell Inspiron laptop fixed and after it was fixed, the screen looks wider. It's like it's being stretched even the web pages are all stretched out. It's Windows 7 and the resolution it's currently on is 1024 x 768. Please help thanks.

Update:

Dear Noah:

I tried doing that but it seems it is fixed. I can only change from 1024 x 764 to 800 x 600 which looks way bigger and stretched out.

Computers & Internet / Hardware / Monitors

Martin S

Verified answer

Change your screen resolution to a lower setting.

Probably it's set at the "optimal" setting meaning that it's making everything as small as it can to fit onto your screen.

re I tried doing that but it seems it is fixed. I can only change from 1024 x 764 to 800 x 600 which looks way bigger and stretched out.

Then you should try doing a driver update either from Dell or Microsoft. I'd have to know the Dell model number and if Windows 7 is 32 or 64 bit to give you a link.