how to change the resolution blind?

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taylw006

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i am currently running windows 7 with a 450 GTS and a temporary LG TV as a monitor. i bought this computer, but before dispatch the seller tested it at a higher resolution than my tv supports. is there a way i can shrink the resolution completely blind?
 
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skit75
Safe mode will boot without drivers.... effectively making your video card resolution something like 640x480 or something close to it.

So restart....
Begin pressing F8 for 10-15 seconds.....
press the down arrow 1 time
Hit enter

That should get you into the OS where you can set your native resolution

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What kind of cable(s) are you using to connect your pc to the tv? Most connection methods support ddc/ci, which would allow Windows to automatically detect what resolutions are supported, and change the desktop resolution accordingly. You shouldn't even need safe mode.
 
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Safe mode will boot without drivers.... effectively making your video card resolution something like 640x480 or something close to it.

So restart....
Begin pressing F8 for 10-15 seconds.....
press the down arrow 1 time
Hit enter

That should get you into the OS where you can set your native resolution

Grammar edit
 
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thanks very much! i have never needed to use safe mode before so wish me luck :p. your help is much appreciated
 
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