Can't get a screen resolution above 640 x 480 in Win2k

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by tobyuk, Jan 6, 2007.

  1. tobyuk

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    I'm running Win2K Professional on a Macbook Pro. When running in full screen I can't get Win 2K to run the display in any resolution above 640 x 480 - The options are 16 bit colour and nothing else. I downloaded the ATI 1600 driver and installed that in Windows but it still won't run a greater screen resolution. Having checked the Parallels documentation and scoured the web I can't find a solution - is there a way of changing this?
     
  2. joem

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    Try installing Parallels tools.
     
  3. tobyuk

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    Great - thanks!
     
  4. SusanC

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    Please direct me to where I can learn how to install Parallels tools. I am having the same problem. Thank you, SusanC
     
  5. tobyuk

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    You need to stop the virtual PC (so close down windows) and then select select "install tools" from the "VM" menu on the toolbar. That's it!
     
  6. SusanC

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    Help... again

    THanks for responding. I don't have the Windows side open except for running Parallels. I tried to install the tools, but it is greyed out. Help please!

    Thanks,
    Susan
     
  7. SusanC

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    I finally figured it out. Thanks again for your help!

    SusanC
     

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