Hi,
Let's tackle the issue where only 50% of your screen is available.
Dell's laptops should have a setting you can select with by way of
a keyboard shortcut, or a BIOS setting which will allow you to
select the option to stretch the display to fit the screen.
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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
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| Thanks for your response. Ran into a bit of difficulty when I tried to
| implement your directions. I got the game copied to the desktop, and changed
| the resolution as you directed. But, when I opened the game by clicking on
| the desktop icon, the desktop screen shrunk about 50%, the game showed up in
| the smaller area, and the game screen size is the same as it was before. The
| only thing that I did different was to right click on my existing icon to get
| Properties and "Find Target", because when I went All Programs/Games,
| Minesweeper IS NOT LISTED. I may have originally copied it from my other
| computer when I got the laptop; I don't recall for sure. Any other
| suggestions, or do you know why Minesweeper was not listed under Games?
| Thanks again for your help.
| mrfixit
|
|
| "Jimmy S." wrote:
|
| > Hi,
| > | using a Dell Inspiron 1100 with Windows XP Home Edition. Does anyone know
| > | how to make the game box/screen larger? Dell told me it could not be done!
| > | --
| > | mrfixit
| >
| > To make one of the Windows Games larger:
| >
| > First, copy the game:
| > Click Start / All Programs / Games
| > Right click on the game (Minesweeper in your case)
| > Select Properties from the list
| > Press the "Find Target" button on the next window
| > Right Click on the highlighted file and select Copy
| >
| > Next paste the copy to your Desktop:
| > Right Click on your Desktop
| > Select Paste from the list
| >
| > Finally, we'll change the resolution setting for the game:
| > Right click on the game you just pasted to your Desktop
| > Select Properties from the list and Click on the Compatibility Tab
| > Put a check in the box marked "Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution"
| >
| > Now whenever you want to play, click on that game on your Desktop and it
| > will open in full screen mode ... and they said it wasn't possible! ;-)
| >
| > --
| > Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
| > Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
| >
| > Game FAQs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
| > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
| > MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
| > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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| >
| >
| >
| >
