HELP! My screen is distorted!

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~Laney B.! wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I have a Compaq PC with a Compaq 19" monitor and that I've been using for
> years. I've always had it set at 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution.
>
> Recently,and very randomly, the pixels on my screen started to stretch
> horizontally in the middle of the screen, and the pixels compact on the left
> and right sides. I did nothing to the driver or anything. It just happened
> randomly.
>
> If I switch to 1600 x 1200, everything is fine again (it's all
> proportionate, etc.). However, I prefer the way I had it better and would
> like to know how I can get it back to that way without distortion.
>
> Does anyone know what could be the problem? I'm using Windows XP.
>
> My email is BrooklynBoySiX6@aol.com. Thank you very much!

It could be the video card or the monitor, or even a virus. Also, the
refresh rate set on the video card may be more than the monitor can
handle. You could also try downloading/installing any new drivers for
the video card, and doing a virus scan.

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