Cursor Can't Reach Start Button, Systray after Change to HigherResolution
 

If I change my screen resolution from 960x720 to 1024x768, my cursor
cannot reach the start button, the systray, and about 1/2"
of real estate on the left side of the screen.

When I change it back to 960x720, the cursor can reach everything.

What's causing this and how can I fix it?

Thanks.

Joe

What happens if after changing to the higher res, you resize the screen using
the monitors adjustment controls?

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"Joe" wrote in message
...
If I change my screen resolution from 960x720 to 1024x768, my cursor
cannot reach the start button, the systray, and about 1/2"
of real estate on the left side of the screen.

When I change it back to 960x720, the cursor can reach everything.

What's causing this and how can I fix it?

Thanks.

Joe

Hi Brian,

Thanks so much for your suggestion.

Using the monitor controls has no effect on the accessibility to the cursor of
the start button and systray. I can move the bar all the up to the middle of the
screen and still can't get the cursor on it. (Moving it down also doesn't affect
things either, although it wouldn't be a solution if it did, as then I'd be
moving the icons and buttons out of view.)

Any other ideas?

Joe

"Brian A." wrote:

What happens if after changing to the higher res, you resize the screen using
the monitors adjustment controls?

--

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Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
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"Joe" wrote in message
...
If I change my screen resolution from 960x720 to 1024x768, my cursor
cannot reach the start button, the systray, and about 1/2"
of real estate on the left side of the screen.

When I change it back to 960x720, the cursor can reach everything.

What's causing this and how can I fix it?

Thanks.

Joe

--

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http://basconotw.mvps.org/

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"Joe" wrote in message
...
Hi Brian,

Thanks so much for your suggestion.

Using the monitor controls has no effect on the accessibility to the cursor of
the start button and systray. I can move the bar all the up to the middle of
the
screen and still can't get the cursor on it. (Moving it down also doesn't
affect
things either, although it wouldn't be a solution if it did, as then I'd be
moving the icons and buttons out of view.)

Any other ideas?

Joe

"Brian A." wrote:

What happens if after changing to the higher res, you resize the screen using
the monitors adjustment controls?

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"Joe" wrote in message
...
If I change my screen resolution from 960x720 to 1024x768, my cursor
cannot reach the start button, the systray, and about 1/2"
of real estate on the left side of the screen.

When I change it back to 960x720, the cursor can reach everything.

What's causing this and how can I fix it?

Thanks.

Joe

Does the adapter software/settings have any way to adjust the screen size?
Does the monitor have any type of auto adjust?
Does the monitor support that resolution? If not, you'll have to go lower.

For now you can try accessing the start button/taskbar by Pressing the Windows
key and tabbing/arrow keys. Not sure on getting to systray.
or
Click an icon on the desktop and press tab to bring up the strtbut/tskbar.

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
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http://basconotw.mvps.org/

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"Joe" wrote in message
...
Hi Brian,

Thanks so much for your suggestion.

Using the monitor controls has no effect on the accessibility to the cursor of
the start button and systray. I can move the bar all the up to the middle of
the
screen and still can't get the cursor on it. (Moving it down also doesn't
affect
things either, although it wouldn't be a solution if it did, as then I'd be
moving the icons and buttons out of view.)

Any other ideas?

Joe

"Brian A." wrote:

What happens if after changing to the higher res, you resize the screen using
the monitors adjustment controls?

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"Joe" wrote in message
...
If I change my screen resolution from 960x720 to 1024x768, my cursor
cannot reach the start button, the systray, and about 1/2"
of real estate on the left side of the screen.

When I change it back to 960x720, the cursor can reach everything.

What's causing this and how can I fix it?

Thanks.

Joe

Hi Brian,

"Brian A." wrote:

Does the adapter software/settings have any way to adjust the screen size?

I've got a 3dfx voodoo 3 card. Are all the settings accessible by going to control
panel/display?
If so, I can only change the resolution. The odd thing is that as I increase the
resolution, the area
accessible to the cursor shrinks, and the amount of space it can't go into
increases. So I'd guess
that screen size might not have anything to do with it.

The settings in control panel/system/display devices don't seem to affect this
either

I noticed that there's a grayed out checkbox in the Settings section of control
panel/display:
"extend my windows desktop onto this monitor." Would this be relevant?

Does the monitor have any type of auto adjust?

The monitor has an "auto" button. I changed the resolution up to 1024x768, pressed
the auto button,
the screen went dark, came back, but nothing seemed to have changed and the systray
and start button
remained inaccessible.

Does the monitor support that resolution? If not, you'll have to go lower.

It's an Eizo, FlexScan, FX C6, recommended resolution is 1280x1024, way higher than
I've
set it to.

For now you can try accessing the start button/taskbar by Pressing the Windows
key and tabbing/arrow keys. Not sure on getting to systray.
or
Click an icon on the desktop and press tab to bring up the strtbut/tskbar.

Thanks. I find this probelm more annoying than anything else. I need the 1024x768
resolution to view
one program. Otherwise my eyes like the larger icons and type. I had hoped to put
the display icon
in the systray and switch back and forth with one click. I can do it by clicking
the display icon (which I
put on my desktop), but I shouldn't have to.

One other possibility is that I use a Wacom tablet instead of an ordinary mouse
which is mapped to the
display. It is mapped to the "entire display" so I don't think this should be a
problem. I'll check with Wacom
and see if they have anything on this and will advise if they do.

Thanks again for your help.

Joe




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http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"Joe" wrote in message
...
Hi Brian,

Thanks so much for your suggestion.

Using the monitor controls has no effect on the accessibility to the cursor of
the start button and systray. I can move the bar all the up to the middle of
the
screen and still can't get the cursor on it. (Moving it down also doesn't
affect
things either, although it wouldn't be a solution if it did, as then I'd be
moving the icons and buttons out of view.)

Any other ideas?

Joe

"Brian A." wrote:

What happens if after changing to the higher res, you resize the screen using
the monitors adjustment controls?

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"Joe" wrote in message
...
If I change my screen resolution from 960x720 to 1024x768, my cursor
cannot reach the start button, the systray, and about 1/2"
of real estate on the left side of the screen.

When I change it back to 960x720, the cursor can reach everything.

What's causing this and how can I fix it?

Thanks.

Joe

This happens when Windows gets confused about the screen size as a result of
adjustments it makes for components that are docked at the screen edge.

Have you tried rebooting after making the change? Also, try dragging the
control (eg task bar) to a different edge and drag it back again.
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Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Joe" wrote in message
...
If I change my screen resolution from 960x720 to 1024x768, my cursor
cannot reach the start button, the systray, and about 1/2"
of real estate on the left side of the screen.

When I change it back to 960x720, the cursor can reach everything.

What's causing this and how can I fix it?

Thanks.

Joe

"Joe" wrote in message
...
Hi Brian,
I've got a 3dfx voodoo 3 card. Are all the settings accessible by going to
control
panel/display?

In CP Display Settings tab, you should have a Advanced button, which when
clicked should take you to the 3D voodoo config window.

If so, I can only change the resolution. The odd thing is that as I increase
the
resolution, the area
accessible to the cursor shrinks, and the amount of space it can't go into
increases. So I'd guess
that screen size might not have anything to do with it.

What is the refresh rate set at? If it's set at 85 or abouts, try lowering it
to 65.

The settings in control panel/system/display devices don't seem to affect this
either

I noticed that there's a grayed out checkbox in the Settings section of
control
panel/display:
"extend my windows desktop onto this monitor." Would this be relevant?

Most likely not if the card supports dual monitors and only one is connected.

It's an Eizo, FlexScan, FX C6, recommended resolution is 1280x1024, way higher
than
I've set it to.

That eliminates that as the prob.

Thanks. I find this probelm more annoying than anything else. I need the
1024x768
resolution to view
one program. Otherwise my eyes like the larger icons and type. I had hoped
to put
the display icon
in the systray and switch back and forth with one click. I can do it by
clicking
the display icon (which I
put on my desktop), but I shouldn't have to.

I don't know if it will work the way you wish, but try adding the display icon
you mention to the Startup folder. This will definitely add it to the systray
because it is then set to run on boot.

One other possibility is that I use a Wacom tablet instead of an ordinary
mouse
which is mapped to the
display. It is mapped to the "entire display" so I don't think this should be
a
problem. I'll check with Wacom
and see if they have anything on this and will advise if they do.

I can't comment on Wacom since I know nothing of it.


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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375