Unsolved
This post is more than 5 years old
3 Posts
0
49591
February 10th, 2011 13:00
Windows 7 64-bit Screen Resolution Issues
In past attempts of installing the 64-bit version of Windows 7 on my laptop, I have had issues with the screen resolution not matching what it was with the 32-bit resolution. Currently in the 32-bit version, I'm running 1920 x 1200. Since I haven't tried re-installing the 64-bit version, I don't remember what it was then. I just remember it being a vastly different display.
I'm currently running a Dell Studio with 2.10 GHz Intel Core2 Duo processor with 4.00 GB.
Any ideas as to why the different display on the 64 bit versus 32 bit? Or anything I can do to duplicate the display in 32-bit to 64-bit? I'd like to ultimately run 64-bit for several Adobe applications.
Thanks.
0 events found
Mary G
6 Operator
•
20.1K Posts
0
February 10th, 2011 14:00
Windows 7 should install it automatically or allow you to search for it on the MS Win 7 site. Run the upgrade advisor now to see if there are 64 bit drivers for your video card. This can be a problem in laptops since you cannot replace the onboard graphics. I would stay with 32 bit to keep the higher resolution.
Mary G
6 Operator
•
20.1K Posts
0
February 10th, 2011 14:00
Dell Studio is the name of many models. What exact model number? You need 64bit display drivers for Win 7 and you also need to have a cpu that's 64bits capable. You also must do a clean install when changing to 64 bit. You cannot do an in place upgrade. Run the Upgrade Advisor now to see if your model can run 64bits. .
VSSHEALY
3 Posts
0
February 10th, 2011 14:00
It's a Dell Studio 1535. I understand that I need to do a clean install for 64 bit, and my system is capable of running 64-bit. Maybe it was that I needed a 64-bit driver for my video card? If so, where can I find that? I obviously have all of the original CDs for drivers and utilities, etc.
Thanks.
msgale
2 Intern
•
2.5K Posts
0
February 10th, 2011 19:00
I kinda doubt that you are running a Dell Studio 15 at 1920 x 1200. According to the Dell Documentation the maximum resolution is 1024 x 768. Side issue, I am running my system at 1920 x 1200, but on a 24 inch monitor, not 15.6 inches.
VSSHEALY
3 Posts
0
February 11th, 2011 06:00
Your assessment is incorrect for my system. I am running that resolution on my Studio laptop. I purchased the display upgrade. That's also what is listed in the Control Panel for my screen resolution.