Re-start in safe mode and check Control Panel/System/Device manager for 
missing drivers (Like the display driver, or the monitor driver).
You should have drivers for these on separate CDs, or you can get them 
from the Dell site.
It's possible your monitor size controls may help.


Vince Romito wrote:
> I have a Dell Inspiron, 1100, 2GHZ, 256 mb ram and recently reinstalled t
> he op.system with the CD that came with computer.
> Now, my desktop is a small area in the middle of the screen, with the sur
> rounding area all black.
> I cannon move a cursor in that area and i'm unable to place an icon there
> .
> 

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