stupid driver prob

[Tom-boy 0]

OK, so I'm first to admit that not that good with comps but every now and then I manage to impress even myself 8) The thing is that I just 'installed' the latest Detonators and now the display is a bit odd- when set for resolution 800x600 or higher the left side of the screen is 'blank' or like the desktop was pulled to the right?!? What the hey? I've installed my drivers before many times but nothing like this has happened. So what possibly did I do wrong/forget and how should I fix it? Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi- you're my only hope

[BladeRunner 0]

OK, all monitors "remember" their screen positions.

Your monitor has probably got an OSD (On screen display) that enables you to expand the viewable screen, shrink it and move it.

Notice the buttons on the front of your monitor?

Well pressing one of those will bring up your menu and then you'll be able to find the controls that move your viewable area around.

But wait, before you do this.....

If you are running at the same resolution you were before your monitor should have remembered it's correct position.

So what I'm guessing here is that your refresh rate has either dropped or increased.

Is your monitor flickering slightly?

Go to your "Display Properties" then "Settings" and then the advanced button.

Now click the monitor tab.

What is your screen refresh rate set to?

Try changing this as I'm guessing this has changed during your driver update.

60Hz is a default value and far too low, try 75Hz and 85Hz and see if the screen re-positions itself correctly, i'm guessing one of these settings is how you had it before and once re-selected all will be as it was.

 

If this fails, it's back to your buttons on the monitor and time to shift your screen around I'm afraid.

[Tom-boy 0]

:x Heh, the actual monitor buttons! Staring me right in the face and I fail to see them. Well, suppose this is what you get for always having one and the same head on your shoulders The refresh rate is still the same 60Hz and the resolution was the same all the time , so I guess it remains a bit of a mystery why the display 'moved'. Thank you for your comprehensive reply, though. It's good to know that there are always people willing to lend a hand. I'll print your reply in case I again fail too the little buttons before me Thanks again!