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    HUGE Problem with Widescreen 8600

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ramadoss29, Aug 25, 2004.

  1. Ramadoss29

    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, so I accidentally downloaded the Catalyst drivers for my Dell Inspiron 8600. Through some idiotic method, I installed something or other.

    I was playing videos on my Windows Media Player. Previously, when I played these videos on full size mode, the entire video covered the entire screen (seeing that its a widescreen monitor). After installing these new drivers by accidental, when I play videos in full size mode, it doesn't cover widescreen and there's black bars on either side. I uninstalled those drivers, went to the Dell website and got the old drivers back I guess. But when I still play these videos, they no longer act in widescreen. I have absolutely no idea what to do now. Someone help
     
    Ramadoss29, Aug 25, 2004
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    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    By the way, the video card is the ATI mobility 9600 128 MB.
     
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    I suspect it might be a Windows Media Player thing. When I use Dell Media Experience to play videos, they play in widescreen format. So, I don't understand why my Window Media Player has reverted to a non widescreen mode when I'm playing anything in full screen mode. Is there anyway to fix this?
     
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    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    Sorry, I do not know.

    GPU cooling (100°C->75°C)* Inspiron 8600 * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo (337/242 -> 400/300) * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * Aquamark 3: 24058 * 3DMark'03: 3404 * 3DMark'01 SE: 13120
     
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    Wow, u talked to urself 4 times ..........

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    See if there is a Screen Stretching option in the Display Properties (Advanced Options). This option may be disabled.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Aug 29, 2004
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    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    And you, Supra Skyline GTI have three different cars in your name. Your alias "could" be ToyotaNissanSubaru. But who's really counting? [8D]
     
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    [ :D]
     
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