Define a custom resolution in XP

[shandy1948]

As my desktop is on the blink, I've pulled my ancient laptop out of retirement, and plugged it into my Samsung SM-226BW.

The native resolution of the laptop is 1400x1050 (it's running a Geforce 2 Go). Anyone know how I can create a custom output output resolution of 1650 x 1050 for the Samsung? (I realise that the laptop can't display that resolution itself)

 

[skanky]

powerstrip will do what you want.

 

[shandy1948]

I read somewhere that Powerstrip has trouble if you define a resolution (i.e. 1650 x 1050) which is greater than the native reoslution of the laptop (i.e 1400 x 1050).

Is that true?

 

[DJKahuna]

I would see if you can install some of the newer drivers. Make sure you select to use the classic control panel and not the newer one. Then, in the menu panel, click "Screen Resolution and Refresh Rates". In the bottom groupbox, Click the "add" button. Scroll to the bottom of the disclaimer (or actually read it), and then click "I Accept". Then simply configure the settings you want from there. It might ask you to confirm the settings when you change to it. After it's changed, just press [Enter] on your keyboard and leave it for about 20 seconds. If it changes back, then try again or try and borrow another monitor from somewhere and use your mouse to select the relevant button.