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Technical News & Discussion => Windows News & Discussion => Topic started by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 13:55:43

Title: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 13:55:43
I have taken a screen shot and cant figure out why the screens like this  its very odd
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: john on Jul 03, 2008, 14:00:50
The attachement is just a blank Word Document David (0 bytes).
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Steve on Jul 03, 2008, 14:04:10
Its interesting that you can download "nothing" if you wish ;D
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: vitriol on Jul 03, 2008, 14:53:57
Yeah it's blank.

Print Screen > MSpaint > Edit > Paste > File > Save As > Give filename and save as type jpg or bmp

works the best for me
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 15:19:52
Same here, David - blank document.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 15:42:44
For some reason the screenshot wont copy or atach itself.but here are the symptoms page for all websites is white.the text and display is massive and even her all writing is blue and the page looks like its been nagnified 10 times.I have changed text size etc then it reverts back......so that is why Im thinking Grphics card problem...other than this Im amazed how good this is.

Oh yes Im thinking of getting anothe pc (well you didnt think I would notttt did you)
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 15:49:26
Have you tried switching to a different browser?
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Steve on Jul 03, 2008, 15:51:22
Sounds like you have activated a zoom feature. Try Ctrl 0(zero) to cancel.Works for FF and IE
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 16:00:33
Quote from: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 15:49:26
Have you tried switching to a different browser?
Yes Rik just carroed this out and this writing is showing in the box as just grey text like a typewriter on paper all borders are blue ot wierd looking the moment I send this it will revert back to it,almost like its a default looks wierd..
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 16:04:11
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This is copied does not show the blue
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Steve on Jul 03, 2008, 16:10:30
Does that text occupy the whole screen?Did you try Ctrl Zero?
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Post by: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 16:10:44
Try re-installing the graphics drivers, David.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: vitriol on Jul 03, 2008, 16:23:10
What does the rest of windows look like? Normal or is that magnified too?

What browser are you using?  If using Firefox hold CTRL and use the + and - keys to adjust font size / zoom level.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 16:27:50
Quote from: stevethegas on Jul 03, 2008, 16:10:30
Does that text occupy the whole screen?Did you try Ctrl Zero?
Sorry about delay switched to laptop.yes I did that steve the moment I change page it reverts back......
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 16:29:16
Quote from: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 16:10:44
Try re-installing the graphics drivers, David.
are these available to download Rik I can then indentify and go th the appropraite site
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 16:31:42
Quote from: vitriol on Jul 03, 2008, 16:23:10
What does the rest of windows look like? Normal or is that magnified too?

What browser are you using?  If using Firefox hold CTRL and use the + and - keys to adjust font size / zoom level.

Yes its all big and mainly blue lines and blue text against a white background,sounds odd it even changes the layout,from say landscape to portrait  tried the CTL with + and - and it works but will revert back
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: vitriol on Jul 03, 2008, 16:37:58
If you open My Documents / My Computer does that look the same ?
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 16:42:47
Quote from: badpianoplayer on Jul 03, 2008, 16:29:16
are these available to download Rik I can then indentify and go th the appropraite site

Go the the manufacturer's site, but make sure you get the card model exactly right.

Alternatively, try a generic XP driver.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Steve on Jul 03, 2008, 16:45:35
What's the screen resolution set at? I can replicate the problem by reducing mine. Cant remember how to check in xp. what was it?control panel>display??it was so long ago!
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 16:46:37
Right click an empty area of screen and select Properties > Settings.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 16:55:05
Thanks will do both hope it cures it was a pleasant surprise using it..........think Im online later for a new one .........Wendy told me to  ::)
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 17:06:29
Good for Wendy.  :thumb:
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 19:27:31
Quote from: vitriol on Jul 03, 2008, 16:37:58
If you open My Documents / My Computer does that look the same ?

No Vitriol they are normal sized and colour all fine
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 19:29:03
Quote from: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 17:06:29
Good for Wendy.  :thumb:

Careful Rik.......she dosnt know she has agreed yet  :whistle: ;) ;D
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 03, 2008, 19:34:50
Quote from: Rik on Jul 03, 2008, 16:46:37
Right click an empty area of screen and select Properties > Settings.

The other point on this when I hover the mouse over the icon it shows a connection of 108.....the others are 54 what is this about ??????
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: vitriol on Jul 03, 2008, 20:36:43
Quote from: badpianoplayer on Jul 03, 2008, 19:27:31
No Vitriol they are normal sized and colour all fine

I'd say that rules out a gfx driver issue then.  Got to be browser related.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Rik on Jul 04, 2008, 09:39:37
Sounds like you have an N-standard wireless adaptor, David.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: David on Jul 04, 2008, 10:03:55
Have I dare I ask what is an N standard   ,is it the same as buying black and white check paint?
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Rik on Jul 04, 2008, 10:05:26
The original wireless standard was b, David, 11Mbps. Then most common now is g, 54Mbps. The latest is n, 108Mbps.
Title: Re: whats this all about then ?
Post by: Steve on Jul 04, 2008, 10:32:05
Put presumably its connected to a 54g wireless router?