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#3427054 - 11/05/11 07:08 PM Windows 7 doesn't recognize resolution higher then 1600 x 1200
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I have a new computer with Windows 7. In my old computer I got resolution much higher than 1600 x 1200. I updated my Nvidia drivers to the latest set at 285.62, but still when I try and change the screen resolution, my highest option from Windows 7 is 1600 x 1200.

Can Win 7 support a higher resolution.

How do I fix this.

My specs is win7 64 bit, Nvidia GTX 580
i7- 2600K,3.40 ghz, 8 gb ram,


Edited by jack72 (11/05/11 07:14 PM)
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#3427060 - 11/05/11 07:14 PM Re: Windows 7 doesn't recognize resolution higher then 1600 x 1200 [Re: jack72]
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can your screen support higher than 1600 x 1200?
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#3427062 - 11/05/11 07:15 PM Re: Windows 7 doesn't recognize resolution higher then 1600 x 1200 [Re: jack72]
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My monitor is view sonic
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#3427064 - 11/05/11 07:16 PM Re: Windows 7 doesn't recognize resolution higher then 1600 x 1200 [Re: pcriddle]
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Originally Posted By: pcriddle
can your screen support higher than 1600 x 1200?


Yes...I had this screen used with my older computer at much higher resolutions
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#3427130 - 11/05/11 09:11 PM Re: Windows 7 doesn't recognize resolution higher then 1600 x 1200 [Re: jack72]
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Detect monitors again and see if it shows up.
Mine does that when I switch between monitors I've got hooked up, from one monitor (1280x1020) to another (1920x1080).
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#3427517 - 11/06/11 10:00 AM Re: Windows 7 doesn't recognize resolution higher then 1600 x 1200 [Re: Raw Kryptonite]
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Originally Posted By: Raw Kryptonite
Detect monitors again and see if it shows up.
Mine does that when I switch between monitors I've got hooked up, from one monitor (1280x1020) to another (1920x1080).


How do I detect monitors again...?
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#3427521 - 11/06/11 10:13 AM Re: Windows 7 doesn't recognize resolution higher then 1600 x 1200 [Re: jack72]
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right click on your desktop
select change resolution
at the top is the button to detect monitors, hit that
change your resolution below to the correct one (assuming it shows up)
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