Black border around screen

Ghecko · #1 03-01-2007, 01:17 PM

I was thinking of changing my theme and was looking around in Display Properties. I didn't change my theme but must have done something because I now have a black border all the way around my screen. I have tried every setting imaginable in Display Properties and I can't get rid of the black border.

Help appreciated....TIA

XP SP2 Home Edition
Screen resolution: 1024 X 768 Pixels

Phil · #2 03-01-2007, 02:06 PM

In Display Properties you may need to go to the Desktop tab and be sure you have selected "Stretch". See attachment.

Ghecko · #3 03-01-2007, 02:14 PM

Thanks Phil....."stretch" is already selected. Any other ideas??

jholland1964 · #4 03-01-2007, 02:55 PM

What kind of monitor do you have? Sounds like the actual Monitor settings have been changed.

Ghecko · #5 03-01-2007, 03:35 PM

Thanks Judy.....

It's a Philips (107 T) Monitor. All the setting adjustments are made with buttons on the front of the monitor.

I have not changed any of the monitor settings. As the black border appeared immediately after I was looking around in Display Properties this morning, I must have done something there to cause it; but, I have no idea what caused the border to appear or how to remove it.....

Phil · #6 03-01-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghecko

Thanks Judy.....

I have not changed any of the monitor settings. As the black border appeared immediately after I was looking around in Display Properties this morning, I must have done something there to cause it; but, I have no idea what caused the border to appear or how to remove it.....

In that case a System Restore should fix it.

Ghecko · #7 03-01-2007, 03:51 PM

Thanks Phil.... I thought of that and did do a System Restore, but I still have the black border...

jholland1964 · #8 03-01-2007, 04:17 PM

Try the buttons on the front of the monitor...try to re-adjust the width and height

Phil · #9 03-01-2007, 04:18 PM

Does the border appear just on your desktop or also on or around a maximized web page?

billm65 · #10 03-01-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghecko

Thanks Judy.....

It's a Philips (107 T) Monitor. All the setting adjustments are made with buttons on the front of the monitor.

I have not changed any of the monitor settings. As the black border appeared immediately after I was looking around in Display Properties this morning, I must have done something there to cause it; but, I have no idea what caused the border to appear or how to remove it.....

Did you try to change the settings to get rid of the black border?

Ghecko · #11 03-01-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jholland1964

Try the buttons on the front of the monitor...try to re-adjust the width and height

Thanks Judy.....I just re adjusted both the width and the height and it made no difference.

Ghecko · #12 03-01-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

Does the border appear just on your desktop or also on or around a maximized web page?

Phil....The border appears all the way around on the desktop. When I maximize a web page, the border is around the page, but is not on it. In other words, I can still see the whole page.

Ghecko · #13 03-01-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billm65

Did you try to change the settings to get rid of the black border?

Bill.....I just tried adjusting the height and width.......made no difference. Still have the black border.

Penny · #14 03-01-2007, 04:56 PM

Ghecko

I am following this thread with great interest as I have had a black border around my screen for several months, and have not been able to figure out how to get rid of it. I kind of just resigned myself to having to live with it..........hope someone comes up with an answer.......

jholland1964 · #15 03-01-2007, 05:06 PM

Have you checked to be certain correct video or graphics card is listed AND that the correct driver is installed?

Phil · #16 03-01-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghecko

Phil....The border appears all the way around on the desktop. When I maximize a web page, the border is around the page, but is not on it. In other words, I can still see the whole page.

This makes me strongly suspect the problem is with the monitor. How about going to the monitor mfr's site and downloading a new driver? Then re-install your monitor driver.

Sunny · #17 03-01-2007, 05:38 PM

Try this. Click start > control panel > display. Click the settings tab and then the advanced button. Click the monitor tab. Try changing the refresh rate to optimal. Apply the settings and reboot. If you don't have optimal try a lower setting.

Ghecko · #18 03-01-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

This makes me strongly suspect the problem is with the monitor. How about going to the monitor mfr's site and downloading a new driver? Then re-install your monitor driver.

Phil...I couldn't find a driver for my monitor at the Philips web site. My monitor is a Philips....model 107 T. Maybe my monitor is too old to have a driver available??

Ghecko · #19 03-01-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny

Try this. Click start > control panel > display. Click the settings tab and then the advanced button. Click the monitor tab. Try changing the refresh rate to optimal. Apply the settings and reboot. If you don't have optimal try a lower setting.

Thanks Sunny......tried several different refresh rates, and rebooted in between. Unfortunately, I still have the black border.

Ghecko · #20 03-01-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jholland1964

Have you checked to be certain correct video or graphics card is listed AND that the correct driver is installed?

Sorry Judy...I missed seeing your post...
My video and graphics card are correct. Not sure about the monitor driver.....am trying to see if I can find a new driver at the Philips web site. Thanks!!

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