IT Queries: Computer problems answered

Hi everyone..I’m using Windows XP Home Edition and I don’t know whether I’ve already asked about this but a few days ago something happened!! let me see if I can explain ( novice that I am!)what’s going on..the size of my fonts became bigger and when I use IE to search, everything (including welcome screen info) becomes giants size. I’d like to restore my computer to an earlier date (like 2-3 weeks ago when I had no problems and a stress free user friendly operating system)..it must be something that I’m doing because this is the 3rd time this has happened..I’ve called out a tech two times at $100 a callout and it’s now becoming an expensive mess/hobby..can anyone help in simple language?.I hate being a computer dodo!…thanks Elly in Oz

It sounds like there’s a specific website you are going to that is causing this.

The first thing we’d suggest is to quit using Internet Explorer and switch to Firefox. You can still use Internet Explorer for sites that require it.

Should it continue to happen, there are two places where these settings can change. First is in the screen resolution. Click Start, Control Panel and Display.

In the Display settings, click the Advanced tab. Towards the bottom left hand corner is a slider marked Screen Resolution. If you move this to the right, it will make the screen and icons smaller.

Try experimenting with those resolutions to find the ones that are best for you. You’ll find many of them won’t suit your screen. If you don’t like them, just wait 15 seconds and it will go back to the previous settings.

It is possible your Windows schemes are being changed. To fix this, you open the Display settings as we described above and click on the Themes tab. In the themes box, click the drop down menu and select the Windows XP option. Click save and you’ll return to the Windows standard setup.

You may also want to check what your computer tech has been doing. They should have noted what they did on your job sheet or invoice. If they didn’t, call them and ask.

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