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    Problem with old game and black bars

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by stavraki, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. stavraki

    stavraki Newbie

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    Hello, i've been reading this forum for long time and its time to make my first post :p
    So im playin' Diablo 2 on my notebook ( HP probook 4530s 1366x768 resolution, intel hd 3000 graphics windows 7 ultimate 32bit ) - the game max resolution is 800x600, and since im playing in original battle net server, i should keep it this way - programs that increase diablo 2 resolution are considered as 3rd party program and will result a ban.
    Is there a way somehow to stretch the image so i dont have 2 big black bars on the sides of the diablo2 game screen.
     
    stavraki, Oct 31, 2011
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  2. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Right click on your desktop > Graphics Options > Aspect Ratio > Fullscreen.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Oct 31, 2011
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    In your gpu configuration there is almost always a scaling option in there.

    Change it from 1:1, or Aspect to Stretch.

    It will look much worse and distort everything but if that is your cup o' tea I wont stop you.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Oct 31, 2011
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  4. tetutato

    tetutato NBR Troll

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    Yep you can change it in the control panel for your graphics but I wouldn't recommend it as Vicious said why. Everything just looks FAT. :p
     
    tetutato, Oct 31, 2011
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  5. stavraki

    stavraki Newbie

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    yeah i think that i can make it stretched from the gpu options but i really cant find the exact command

    when i click to graphics option i dont have "aspect ratio"
    i got only Panel fit -> maintain display scaling, which i cant uncheck
     
    stavraki, Oct 31, 2011
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