Vista - EVERYTHING is zoomed in too far

[GommeInc]

Not like me posting problems, but this has me stumped :P

Basically, my nan is learning how to use a PC and my uncle has some how set it so it's zoomed in a bit. The problem with this was when it came to installing anything with a "Next" / "Cancel" / "Continue" because I simply could not see them, even if I dragged the box up as far as possible, it was still cut at the bottom.

So thinking too far ahead, I tried changing the display settings to a different resolution and I changed it to 800x600 instead of the higher setting which was a huge mistake, especially when I saved it. So now it's zoomed in far too much to even see the resolution slider.

Now as far as my knowledge can take me, the resolution cannot be the problem, because the windows, symbols, icons, folders etc should shrink / enlarge to match the resolution, but they don't so it must be something to do with a zoom in function that I've never heard of.

The PC is Windows Vista Home Premium and I believe there maybe some Ease of Access features involved too, but they won't be much help considering I'm working with a rediculously small area.

Thanks in advance guys (and possibly gals if they actually exist :P) :)

[Wayne]

Are you sure that magnifier isn't on?

[GommeInc]

Are you sure that magnifier isn't on?
Isn't that the tool that maginifies whatever the mouse is over? I don't believe so... Is there a way of turning it off though? There maybe a way thorugh Safe Mode to change the problems, forgot to try that :P

[You]

Isn't that the tool that maginifies whatever the mouse is over? I don't believe so... Is there a way of turning it off though? There maybe a way thorugh Safe Mode to change the problems, forgot to try that :P
I was about to say go into safe mode and have a fiddle, seems you beat me to it :P.

[Wayne]

1. Right click on the background.
2. Select Personalize.
3. Select Display Settings.
Ensure the slider is to the right hand side. Try this in safe mode, then restart PC.

[GommeInc]

I'll have a play around tomorrow or in about 10 mins. It's not easy having to guess what button you're on when clicking TAB :P

Thankies m'dear :)

[Wayne]

Get somebody on MSN to help you by using remote assistance. :P

[GommeInc]

Problem is, she doesn't use the internet and hasn't got it :P Which is why I'm making notes of every possible solution :P

[Wayne]

Lol yeah. Did you try safe mode?

[Cells]

I had this before, but on XP.
I think I fixed it on Safe Mode.
When I re-installed disc, it basically restarts everything.
But if you dont want to do that, then try Safe Mode!

[GommeInc]

Thanks for the help, it was the DPI settings :) It was set to some ridiculous number so everything was stretched because the font was too big.


Lol yeah. Did you try safe mode?
Yep, but it only barely worked. I could see the slider but for some reason the OK, Cancel and Apply buttons were no where to be found,, but I was clicking TAB a few times to try and find them. In the end I just went to Adjust Font (DPI settings) and changed it to standard :)