can't see the apply button

My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and changed
something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there is no
way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the window is
showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?

Assuming we're talking about Vista, click on the start orb (lower left).
Navigate to Control Panel and choose Personalization. He should be able to
reset the resolution from there.
If he can't even access the start orb, he can press the Windows key on his
keyboard and that should open the start menu to allow him to get to Control
Panel, etc. The Windows key is usually next to the CTRL or ALT key. Should
have a Windows flag logo on it, thought it might be hard to make out what it
is.


"Kari" <> wrote in message
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> My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and changed
> something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there is
> no
> way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the window
> is
> showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?

To continue from where DP left off, just click 'Display Settings'. If that
does not work, simply try a system restore.
--
Andre
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My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"DP" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Assuming we're talking about Vista, click on the start orb (lower left).
> Navigate to Control Panel and choose Personalization. He should be able to
> reset the resolution from there.
> If he can't even access the start orb, he can press the Windows key on his
> keyboard and that should open the start menu to allow him to get to
> Control Panel, etc. The Windows key is usually next to the CTRL or ALT
> key. Should have a Windows flag logo on it, thought it might be hard to
> make out what it is.
>
>
> "Kari" <> wrote in message
> news:A9280A2C-29F3-4154-8AB6-...
>> My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and changed
>> something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there is
>> no
>> way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the
>> window is
>> showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?
>

Right-click on your Desktop>Personalise.

"Kari" wrote:

> My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and changed
> something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there is no
> way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the window is
> showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?

Kari,

See if this can help you........

Press ALT + SPACEBAR on your keyboard. The program's shortcut menu will be
displayed. On the menu that appears, click Move. Use your LEFT ARROW, RIGHT
ARROW, UP ARROW, or DOWN ARROW keys to move the window so you can see the
Apply Button.


--
All the best,
SG
"Kari" <> wrote in message
news:A9280A2C-29F3-4154-8AB6-...
> My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and changed
> something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there is
> no
> way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the window
> is
> showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?

The problem is that when he gets the window up (to change the resolution),
the sliding bar that changes the resolution and the apply button aren't
accessible. There is no way to scroll down and get to that part of the
window, and no way to resize the window. It cuts off right above the place he
needs. There were some other helpful hints that I'm going to have him try
today, thanks! (yes, it's Vista)

"DP" wrote:

>
> Assuming we're talking about Vista, click on the start orb (lower left).
> Navigate to Control Panel and choose Personalization. He should be able to
> reset the resolution from there.
> If he can't even access the start orb, he can press the Windows key on his
> keyboard and that should open the start menu to allow him to get to Control
> Panel, etc. The Windows key is usually next to the CTRL or ALT key. Should
> have a Windows flag logo on it, thought it might be hard to make out what it
> is.
>
>
> "Kari" <> wrote in message
> news:A9280A2C-29F3-4154-8AB6-...
> > My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and changed
> > something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there is
> > no
> > way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the window
> > is
> > showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?
>
>

usually you can either move the window so the button is visible or use the
tab button to change focus to the 'apply' button even when not visible
onscreen. then hit enter to 'click' the apply button.

--
A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!

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"Kari" <> wrote in message
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> The problem is that when he gets the window up (to change the resolution),
> the sliding bar that changes the resolution and the apply button aren't
> accessible. There is no way to scroll down and get to that part of the
> window, and no way to resize the window. It cuts off right above the place
> he
> needs. There were some other helpful hints that I'm going to have him try
> today, thanks! (yes, it's Vista)
>
> "DP" wrote:
>
>>
>> Assuming we're talking about Vista, click on the start orb (lower left).
>> Navigate to Control Panel and choose Personalization. He should be able
>> to
>> reset the resolution from there.
>> If he can't even access the start orb, he can press the Windows key on
>> his
>> keyboard and that should open the start menu to allow him to get to
>> Control
>> Panel, etc. The Windows key is usually next to the CTRL or ALT key.
>> Should
>> have a Windows flag logo on it, thought it might be hard to make out what
>> it
>> is.
>>
>>
>> "Kari" <> wrote in message
>> news:A9280A2C-29F3-4154-8AB6-...
>> > My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and changed
>> > something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there
>> > is
>> > no
>> > way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the
>> > window
>> > is
>> > showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?
>>
>>

Just change the resolution to something higher and hit enter.
It should resize the window, or use 6 tab keys, 2 right arrows,
and hit enter.

--
Curt


"Not Me" <> wrote in message
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> usually you can either move the window so the button is visible or use the
> tab button to change focus to the 'apply' button even when not visible
> onscreen. then hit enter to 'click' the apply button.
>
> --
> A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!
>
> Change Alpha to Numeric to reply
> "Kari" <> wrote in message
> news:3B3A00FC-5582-4814-B876-...
>> The problem is that when he gets the window up (to change the
>> resolution),
>> the sliding bar that changes the resolution and the apply button aren't
>> accessible. There is no way to scroll down and get to that part of the
>> window, and no way to resize the window. It cuts off right above the
>> place he
>> needs. There were some other helpful hints that I'm going to have him try
>> today, thanks! (yes, it's Vista)
>>
>> "DP" wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Assuming we're talking about Vista, click on the start orb (lower left).
>>> Navigate to Control Panel and choose Personalization. He should be able
>>> to
>>> reset the resolution from there.
>>> If he can't even access the start orb, he can press the Windows key on
>>> his
>>> keyboard and that should open the start menu to allow him to get to
>>> Control
>>> Panel, etc. The Windows key is usually next to the CTRL or ALT key.
>>> Should
>>> have a Windows flag logo on it, thought it might be hard to make out
>>> what it
>>> is.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Kari" <> wrote in message
>>> news:A9280A2C-29F3-4154-8AB6-...
>>> > My dad was trying to chnage the resolution on his computer, and
>>> > changed
>>> > something so that now his windows take up 3/4 of the screen and there
>>> > is
>>> > no
>>> > way to change the resolution, and no apply button (only part of the
>>> > window
>>> > is
>>> > showing, no ability to scroll). How do I fix it for him?
>>>
>>>
>
>