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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
I just bought a mini laptop and i don't like how the icons are huge. how do i make them smaller?
 
Posted by 93ReefBlue5.0 (Member # 5780) on :
 
if its windows, right click on the desktop and select VIEW. then pick what size icons you want.

[ March 13, 2009, 02:11 AM: Message edited by: 93ReefBlue5.0 ]
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
thank you.
 
Posted by 93ReefBlue5.0 (Member # 5780) on :
 
not a problem. hope that fixed it...
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
i am not finding any VIEW in the rightclick.
 
Posted by 93ReefBlue5.0 (Member # 5780) on :
 
i am using vista on my laptop and when i right click VIEW is first on the list. then its options are large/medium/classic icons..
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
oh i am using XP Home SP3
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
anyone with XP Home SP3 know how to adjust the icon size?
 
Posted by xvt's 85 5.0 (Member # 4765) on :
 
Here
 
Posted by AL STOCK (Member # 1852) on :
 
1. Make sure you on desktop
2. Right-click anywhere on the desktop
3. Properties
4. Click on the Appreance tab
5. Click on "Effects" on the bottom right
6. Uncheck "USE LARGE ICONS"
7. Click Apply
 
Posted by N0SL050 (Member # 2719) on :
 
AL STOCK got it.. What kinda netbook did you get? I have been lookin around at them lately just cant make up my mind
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
i got an ASUS EEE PC. Its pretty nice. i am having issues with it though that are bugging me. It was the display one at BestBuy and they restored it for me before i bought it. One issue i am having is it won't do a windows update, keeps having some error while trying to dowwnloading Software update 898461. Not sure whats going on with it but i have a real copy of Windows XP SP2 and i am thinking of redoing the entire OS. It doesn't have a disc drive though so i am using my external drive on it and i haven't ever reloaded an SO from an external drive before.
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Before you wipe it clean with a disk, make sure it does not have a built in restore utility. With a certain button combination you can restore it to the factory settings. But if you do it with the CD you are essentially formatting it, so you would lose that. Also if you do it with the cd, make sure you have all the drivers and side programs you will need, backed up and or on a CD.
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by N8:
Before you wipe it clean with a disk, make sure it does not have a built in restore utility. With a certain button combination you can restore it to the factory settings. But if you do it with the CD you are essentially formatting it, so you would lose that. Also if you do it with the cd, make sure you have all the drivers and side programs you will need, backed up and or on a CD.
yeah i don't have any of those. Geek Squad were supposed to have restored it for me before i purchased it so it should be working like new. Still won't let me do the windows update though and i have tried doing it manually too and it won't install. i think tonight i might load Win XP SP2. SP3 sucks.
 
Posted by xvt's 85 5.0 (Member # 4765) on :
 
You should take it back, and have them fix the problem.
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by xvt's 85 5.0:
You should take it back, and have them fix the problem.
yeah i was thinking about that. Maybe tomorrow i will.
 
Posted by AL STOCK (Member # 1852) on :
 
I've always hated the junk that comes with any new laptop/pc's.

First thing i always do is format the whole system with a fresh OS, this way it makes me feel alot better [Wink]
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
I've always hated the junk that comes with any new laptop/pc's.

First thing i always do is format the whole system with a fresh OS, this way it makes me feel alot better [Wink]
That restore thing saved my buns a couple of times. But I buy all my computers from Dell. But yea the other bloat-ware gets axed soon as I turn the comp on.
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
I've always hated the junk that comes with any new laptop/pc's.

First thing i always do is format the whole system with a fresh OS, this way it makes me feel alot better [Wink]
yeah i usually uninstall that crap or run a new OS but since i just bought the thing and it was the display model i want to be cautious at first with it.
I took it back to them and they are going to fix it for free.
 
Posted by Five Decimal Zero (Member # 1251) on :
 
I have an Asus eee PC 1000HD and I downloaded all the drivers from here

Runs way better than the original Linux software!

Good luck
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
I have an Asus eee PC 1000HD and I downloaded all the drivers from here

Runs way better than the original Linux software!

Good luck
cool thanks man. Hopefully Bestbuy can fix it if not i am going to reload XP and start from scratch
 
Posted by 93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :
 
1.RIGHT CLICK ON YOUR DESKTOP
2.SELECT PROPERTIES
3.CLICK ON SETTINGS TAB
4.CHANGE THE SCREEN RESOLUTION PERSONALLY I USE 1024 x 768 PIXELS
[Big Grin]
 
Posted by 93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :
 
DID I HELP OUT WITH IT OR DID YOU FIX IT ALREADY?
 
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 93EXCHP:
DID I HELP OUT WITH IT OR DID YOU FIX IT ALREADY?
i fixed it thanks though
 




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