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    Upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 - now can't see 1080 screen resolution

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by bettybl, Aug 24, 2010.

  1. bettybl

    bettybl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7 and now I don't have the option to choose my 1080p screen resolution (my screen is supposed to be fullHD). My highest choice is now 1280*1024. How do I fix this? Thanks!
     
    bettybl, Aug 24, 2010
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    Andrew08 Notebook Evangelist

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    lol...
    what is the type of your sony laptop?

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    if possible provide the gpu info also
     
    Andrew08, Aug 24, 2010
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    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    Surely, you installed the drivers for your vid card. They call me 'Captain Obvious'.
     
    pmassey31545, Aug 24, 2010
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    hmm he mentioned that he is using windows 7 and it is obvious that it would install any driver automatically

    nvidia vista and 7 driver is the same only different section...
     
    Andrew08, Aug 24, 2010
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    bettybl Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is VGN-AW290. I've only gotten it today as well. Still kinda having trouble finding stuff on Windows 7. My previous computer was XP
     
    bettybl, Aug 24, 2010
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    You're probably just missing a video card driver. Go to the device manager (Start Menu, type "Device Manager") and look for yellow/red arrows that indicate a missing driver. Look under "Display Adapters" and see if a driver is installed.
     
    Lithus, Aug 24, 2010
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    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    And yes, 7 will install GENERIC drivers. But for the higher resolution, the OP may need the manufacturers drivers. Plus, most systems run better with the man. drivers. Just my 2 cents :D

    Where have I heard that??? :cool:
     
    pmassey31545, Aug 25, 2010
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    Thank you everyone for your help. I downloaded that graphics driver and it works now.

    Despite the general population of this board being a he, I'm actually a she; what else would explain my clueless question :)
     
    bettybl, Aug 25, 2010
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    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    Ha! Good for you-on the fix and the she. And I'm sure a lot of us 'he's' are clueless about some of the stuff you do on a daily basis.

    Interesting side note-I was talking in another thread and there is one lady that just blew my mind. Talking all technical and posting answers and fixes and resolutions for others to try. I thought-this guy is good. Turns out to be a female and it just threw me for a loop as most people do not expect women to be into computers.
     
    pmassey31545, Aug 25, 2010
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