1024 x 600 screen help.

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Bugsi
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1024 x 600 screen help.

Post by Bugsi »

I'm running OSX 10.5.7 on a netbook with a 1024 x 600 screen.
I'm running Windows XP Sp3 on VirtualBox on the system, and it only gives me 800 x 600, which it centers in the 1024 screen when I set it to run full screen.
I've installed the Guest Additions drivers, with no change.

Any way to get XP running under Virtualbox with the full 1024 x 600 screen?
Perryg
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Re: 1024 x 600 screen help.

Post by Perryg »

What you indicate is exactly what would happen if you had not installed the guest additions.
Things to try:
  • Try installing them again and watch for any error messages.
  • If you do not see anything happening when you click install guest additions click the devices tab and then unmount, then click on install guest additions.
  • Check the auto resize button, it will be blue if activated.
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