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Non-extended desktop mode, 'save as' file browser off-screen

#1 Post by serpico » Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:12 pm

I have a T60 running XP+SP3, and I have it connected to a widescreen lcd monitor that I sometimes use by itself, sometimes in extended desktop mode.

If I have the laptop connected to the external monitor, and if I'm in single monitor mode, regardless of whether the single monitor is the external monitor or the laptop screen, sometimes (I don't think every time) when I perform an operation such as 'Save As' or 'Browse' from within an app or internet browser, the resulting explorer window is off-screen, and cannot be accessed unless I switch to extended desktop mode.

Why is this happening and what can I do to fix this behavior? Thanks.
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Re: Non-extended desktop mode, 'save as' file browser off-screen

#2 Post by ausmike » Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:16 am

hi ser*...
I did have THE SAME issue with my t60p ,,,, now I dont
and I just BACKED OUT my VIDEO DRIVER one version ......>since I noticed that it started doing that AFTER A WINDOWS 7 UPDATE ,...........so maybe you want to try that
worth a try !
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Re: Non-extended desktop mode, 'save as' file browser off-screen

#3 Post by serpico » Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:24 am

I noticed the problem goes away after a reboot. But if I only hibernate (no restarts) for several days, the problem comes back.
T430: i5-3320M(2.6GHz), 8GB RAM, 120GB SSD, 14" 1600x900, NVIDIA NVS 5400M 1GB
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T410s: Core i5 2.53GHz, 8GB RAM, 120GB SSD, 14.1" 1440x900
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