Monitor resolution adjustment

[Baker]

Guys

As a result of my query in *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/hardware-q/183766-connecting-monitor-keyboard-laptop.html

i brought Dell s2240L monitor. But i am facing issue in setting resolution

1: If i connect my laptops VGA cable to monitor , it is not getting full resolution. my laptop is old Lenovg430 running with windows XP.

2: But if connect my office laptop , which is lenovo thinkpad W530 running with windows 7 , i can get full resolution in my monitor

So is there any way i can improve the resolution in the monitor , since i will be using my personal laptop with monitor..?
if i upgrade the OS to windows 7 , will it can imporve...? [sorry its a noob doubt]


thanks in advance

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just bumping the thread

 

[nomad47]

I don't think windows xp natively supports full HD. Try it from the graphics card control center. And update the drivers

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Update the os to Windows 7 and then update display drivers.

 

[Desmond]

I believe that Windows XP supports multiple monitors. You have to set up the resolution for each monitor separately using the GPU's control panel.

 

[Baker]

i tried to install Dell s2240 drivers to XP , but it got failed. Is it can be done only in windows 7....?

my ystem has only 4 gb ram can windows 7 can sustain on that..?

 

[Desmond]

I don't think this has anything to do with your monitor drivers. You should be looking at your GPU control panel.

 

[aswin1]

If your GPU supports full HD then only you would get full resolution on your monitor. Use Nvidia GRAPHIC CONTROLLER to adjust
resolution. Also check if you have latest drivers.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

i tried to install Dell s2240 drivers to XP , but it got failed. Is it can be done only in windows 7....?

my ystem has only 4 gb ram can windows 7 can sustain on that..?

i'm running windows 7 pro sp1 on 1 GB ram, 4 gam is more than enough.

 

[Baker]

i'm running windows 7 pro sp1 on 1 GB ram, 4 gam is more than enough.

thanks for that , what about the drivers availability for windows 7..? mine 5 year old lap top and how i can be sure windows 7 drivers ar available for my hardware..?
mine in lenovo 3000 g430.
BTW i am planning for windows 7 64 bit

 

[nomad47]

Find the OEM of the components. Go to the manufacturer site. You will surely found it

 

[rijinpk1]

thanks for that , what about the drivers availability for windows 7..? mine 5 year old lap top and how i can be sure windows 7 drivers ar available for my hardware..?
mine in lenovo 3000 g430.
BTW i am planning for windows 7 64 bit

*support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?DocID=HT072745

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Choose windows 7 as os.

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Choose windows 7 as os.