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Old December 2nd 04, 09:39 PM
FACE
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Default Adjust maximized and default normal window size?

Win 98 SE
17" CRT monitor
Desktop resolution set at 800 x 600

Replacement hardware not an option at this time.
CRT hardware(firmware) controls of display no longer working.

Software solution sought.

Display width has crept until it is about 2" wider than will fit on my
available screen. CRT is pincushioned, FWIW.

I am looking to modify the default WINDOWS maximized and normal window
display sizes to fit within my actual display area.
(Currently I am bringing all programs up as windowed and adjusting size with
the mouse. However, most HTML and textual display matter does not shrink
with the window and that is causing problems.)

Can a system wide default window size modification be done in WIN 98 SE?
If so, how is it done?

FACE

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Old December 3rd 04, 01:43 AM
Jeff Richards
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You can't change this with software. There is no 'default' restore size for
windows - each application follows its own rules. You can't change the
maximised size from anything other than the desktop size. What you can try
is:
- Use the monitor width and pincushion controls to fit the display to the
screen. If there isn't enough adjustment in the controls the monitor may
need servicing.

- Look in the advanced option in display properties and find the refresh
rate option. Note that not all video adapter cards support this setting.
Change the refresh rate to something different, and try the width and
pincushion controls again. The effect of these controls varies with the
refresh rate.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"FACE" wrote in message
...
Win 98 SE
17" CRT monitor
Desktop resolution set at 800 x 600

Replacement hardware not an option at this time.
CRT hardware(firmware) controls of display no longer working.

Software solution sought.

Display width has crept until it is about 2" wider than will fit on my
available screen. CRT is pincushioned, FWIW.

I am looking to modify the default WINDOWS maximized and normal window
display sizes to fit within my actual display area.
(Currently I am bringing all programs up as windowed and adjusting size
with
the mouse. However, most HTML and textual display matter does not shrink
with the window and that is causing problems.)

Can a system wide default window size modification be done in WIN 98 SE?
If so, how is it done?

FACE



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Old December 3rd 04, 01:43 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
Jeff Richards
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Default Adjust maximized and default normal window size?

You can't change this with software. There is no 'default' restore size for
windows - each application follows its own rules. You can't change the
maximised size from anything other than the desktop size. What you can try
is:
- Use the monitor width and pincushion controls to fit the display to the
screen. If there isn't enough adjustment in the controls the monitor may
need servicing.

- Look in the advanced option in display properties and find the refresh
rate option. Note that not all video adapter cards support this setting.
Change the refresh rate to something different, and try the width and
pincushion controls again. The effect of these controls varies with the
refresh rate.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"FACE" wrote in message
...
Win 98 SE
17" CRT monitor
Desktop resolution set at 800 x 600

Replacement hardware not an option at this time.
CRT hardware(firmware) controls of display no longer working.

Software solution sought.

Display width has crept until it is about 2" wider than will fit on my
available screen. CRT is pincushioned, FWIW.

I am looking to modify the default WINDOWS maximized and normal window
display sizes to fit within my actual display area.
(Currently I am bringing all programs up as windowed and adjusting size
with
the mouse. However, most HTML and textual display matter does not shrink
with the window and that is causing problems.)

Can a system wide default window size modification be done in WIN 98 SE?
If so, how is it done?

FACE



  #4  
Old December 3rd 04, 02:15 AM
FACE
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Thank you. I will vary the refresh rate and see if that helps.
CRT geometry controls no longer work with the exception of horizontal
position.

FACE

On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:43:39 +1100, "Jeff Richards" in
microsoft.public.win98.performance wrote:

- Look in the advanced option in display properties and find the refresh
rate option. Note that not all video adapter cards support this setting.
Change the refresh rate to something different, and try the width and
pincushion controls again. The effect of these controls varies with the
refresh rate.


  #5  
Old December 3rd 04, 02:15 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
FACE
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Default Adjust maximized and default normal window size?

Thank you. I will vary the refresh rate and see if that helps.
CRT geometry controls no longer work with the exception of horizontal
position.

FACE

On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:43:39 +1100, "Jeff Richards" in
microsoft.public.win98.performance wrote:

- Look in the advanced option in display properties and find the refresh
rate option. Note that not all video adapter cards support this setting.
Change the refresh rate to something different, and try the width and
pincushion controls again. The effect of these controls varies with the
refresh rate.


  #6  
Old December 3rd 04, 04:35 PM
SFB - KB3MM
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Software solution doesn't exist.

Time for a trip to the monitor hospital or replacement.

"FACE" wrote in message
...
Win 98 SE
17" CRT monitor
Desktop resolution set at 800 x 600

Replacement hardware not an option at this time.
CRT hardware(firmware) controls of display no longer working.

Software solution sought.

Display width has crept until it is about 2" wider than will fit on my
available screen. CRT is pincushioned, FWIW.

I am looking to modify the default WINDOWS maximized and normal window
display sizes to fit within my actual display area.
(Currently I am bringing all programs up as windowed and adjusting size

with
the mouse. However, most HTML and textual display matter does not shrink
with the window and that is causing problems.)

Can a system wide default window size modification be done in WIN 98 SE?
If so, how is it done?

FACE


  #7  
Old December 3rd 04, 04:35 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
SFB - KB3MM
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Default Adjust maximized and default normal window size?

Software solution doesn't exist.

Time for a trip to the monitor hospital or replacement.

"FACE" wrote in message
...
Win 98 SE
17" CRT monitor
Desktop resolution set at 800 x 600

Replacement hardware not an option at this time.
CRT hardware(firmware) controls of display no longer working.

Software solution sought.

Display width has crept until it is about 2" wider than will fit on my
available screen. CRT is pincushioned, FWIW.

I am looking to modify the default WINDOWS maximized and normal window
display sizes to fit within my actual display area.
(Currently I am bringing all programs up as windowed and adjusting size

with
the mouse. However, most HTML and textual display matter does not shrink
with the window and that is causing problems.)

Can a system wide default window size modification be done in WIN 98 SE?
If so, how is it done?

FACE


  #8  
Old December 3rd 04, 06:05 PM
FACE
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Well i guess I have enough to go on now. :-)

FACE


On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 15:35:29 -0000, "SFB - KB3MM" in
microsoft.public.win98.performance wrote:

Software solution doesn't exist.

Time for a trip to the monitor hospital or replacement.

"FACE" wrote in message
.. .
Win 98 SE
17" CRT monitor
Desktop resolution set at 800 x 600

Replacement hardware not an option at this time.
CRT hardware(firmware) controls of display no longer working.

Software solution sought.

Display width has crept until it is about 2" wider than will fit on my
available screen. CRT is pincushioned, FWIW.

I am looking to modify the default WINDOWS maximized and normal window
display sizes to fit within my actual display area.
(Currently I am bringing all programs up as windowed and adjusting size

with
the mouse. However, most HTML and textual display matter does not shrink
with the window and that is causing problems.)

Can a system wide default window size modification be done in WIN 98 SE?
If so, how is it done?

FACE


  #9  
Old December 3rd 04, 06:05 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
FACE
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Default Adjust maximized and default normal window size?

Well i guess I have enough to go on now. :-)

FACE


On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 15:35:29 -0000, "SFB - KB3MM" in
microsoft.public.win98.performance wrote:

Software solution doesn't exist.

Time for a trip to the monitor hospital or replacement.

"FACE" wrote in message
.. .
Win 98 SE
17" CRT monitor
Desktop resolution set at 800 x 600

Replacement hardware not an option at this time.
CRT hardware(firmware) controls of display no longer working.

Software solution sought.

Display width has crept until it is about 2" wider than will fit on my
available screen. CRT is pincushioned, FWIW.

I am looking to modify the default WINDOWS maximized and normal window
display sizes to fit within my actual display area.
(Currently I am bringing all programs up as windowed and adjusting size

with
the mouse. However, most HTML and textual display matter does not shrink
with the window and that is causing problems.)

Can a system wide default window size modification be done in WIN 98 SE?
If so, how is it done?

FACE


  #10  
Old December 4th 04, 04:47 AM
FACE
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I did modify the refresh settings. No noticeable change at 75 hz. I
adjusted down to 60 hz and there was a significant change, but not enough --
my horizontal width went from 2" too much to less than 1" too much and 60 hz
was as low as it would go.

Oh well.....can't say I didn't try. :-)

Thanks for the tip,

FACE


On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:43:39 +1100, "Jeff Richards" in
microsoft.public.win98.performance wrote:

You can't change this with software. There is no 'default' restore size for
windows - each application follows its own rules. You can't change the
maximised size from anything other than the desktop size. What you can try
is:
- Use the monitor width and pincushion controls to fit the display to the
screen. If there isn't enough adjustment in the controls the monitor may
need servicing.

- Look in the advanced option in display properties and find the refresh
rate option. Note that not all video adapter cards support this setting.
Change the refresh rate to something different, and try the width and
pincushion controls again. The effect of these controls varies with the
refresh rate.


 




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