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a pc problem caused by interfering Daughter at lar

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Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 31 Oct 2004 23:35

I dont understand an awful lot about changing the page sizes but my Daughter has altered my settings so I cannot see all the page from side to side in one go I have to go to the arrows and slide them along does anyone know how to change them back thanks

Geoff

Geoff Report 31 Oct 2004 23:43

Minimise this window (click on the "-" at top right). Right click on your Desktop. Select Properties - then Settings - there should be a slider to change the screen resolution. Choose 800x600 pixels (this will give you full width display) then "Apply" (and confirm any other messages it throws up). This is for Windows98 - I expect XP is probably similar.

Jon

Jon Report 31 Oct 2004 23:52

XP is the same although I would be inclined to have the resolution at 1024x768 as this will fit everything on the screen without the bottom scrollbar! Rgds Jon

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 31 Oct 2004 23:56

hi thanks for your help but it made the page and writing too large, My script is the same as before but she has made the page sort of stretch Hi it is set at that already thanks

Jon

Jon Report 1 Nov 2004 00:01

Val, Have you maximised the window by pressing the box shape at the top right (next to the 'x') ??

cazzabella

cazzabella Report 1 Nov 2004 00:02

Hi Valerie, Look to see what your text size is set at..... Go to view, scroll down to text size. Set it a smaller text, then change the screen size as others advised you, and see if that works. Cazza

Geoff

Geoff Report 1 Nov 2004 00:03

I don't have a bottom scrollbar on 800 ....

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 1 Nov 2004 00:05

hi Jonathan have already done that and hi Gazza when I did that I could not read it as the writing was so small getting old you know thanks anyway I am now going to kill her

Jon

Jon Report 1 Nov 2004 00:09

Top Tip for the future .... Create a seperate log-in screen for your daughter! LOL Jon

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 1 Nov 2004 00:12

Hi Jonathan I wont need to as I am going to kill her, she does not even live here and I am not allowed on her p.c in case I see something I shouldnt I am so mad with her as I sell on ebay and I am having trouble seeing all my info now

Jon

Jon Report 1 Nov 2004 00:15

Oh okay, We'll have to see if we can narrow down what the problem is then .... 1. Is the text the same size as it has always been or has it got bigger/smaller? 2. Is it only Internet Explorer/Netscape Navigator that has been affected or is it all your programs? Jon

Carol

Carol Report 1 Nov 2004 00:18

What sort of things do you sell on ebay Valerie? I have just spent the best part of today wrapping and packing ready for the post tomorrow.

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 1 Nov 2004 00:20

hi the writing is the same size what happens is I always have my favourites panel open and then the page on my ebay auctions always fits between the little arrows at the bottom but now there is a big space between them either end and I cannot see all across the page in one go I have to slide the page along

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 1 Nov 2004 00:22

hi I sell disney items beanies figurines snowglobes etc I have sold loads today and it is a real hassle now as I cannot see all the info in one go what do you sell?

Jon

Jon Report 1 Nov 2004 00:23

Ah now I see .... If you hover your mouse between where the favourites bar joins the web page your cursor should change into a two headed arrow (pointing to right and left). When this happens left click and hold the mouse button down and drag the cursor (along with the bar) to the left to make the window smaller. Does that makes sense ? Jon

Carol

Carol Report 1 Nov 2004 00:24

I have selling all sorts. Just generally clearing out the clutter. CDs at the moment, but last week I sold a load of parish records in booklets which I bought in error. Grandparents born in Hull but their parents came from elsewhere.

Jon

Jon Report 1 Nov 2004 00:25

Often thought about ebay but don't know how I would send big items ... I've got a 3.5ft vivarium that I want to sell but have not got a clue how to send it off!

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 1 Nov 2004 00:26

yes thanks I think I understand that will try it, I may be going to bed in a minute to cry myself to sleep its so frustrating thank you very much for your help your very nice

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 1 Nov 2004 00:28

Jonathan Parcel Force is quite good you can send really heavy parcels quite cheaply ,you should try it only trouble is its as addictive as this game so the ironing never gets done till we are running out of clothes

Jon

Jon Report 1 Nov 2004 00:28

I'm sure it will work, it sounds like what the problem is. I just hope my explanation didn't confuse you any.