Mac OSX resolution?

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by dorian88, Mar 27, 2007.

  1. dorian88

    dorian88 Member

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    What does "change mac osx resolution in full screen" mean in the parallels settings?

    P.S. Also, how do I set it up so that I automatically subscribe to all posts?

    Dorian
     
  2. chabig

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    See file:///Library/Parallels/Help/12690.htm

    With Windows, Parallels can change the resolution of the Windows desktop when you switch to full screen, so that the Windows desktop fills your Mac's screen.

    With most other client operating systems, Parallels can't change their screen resolutions. So instead, Parallels will change the resolution of the Mac's display so that the client OS fills the screen.

    Chris
     
  3. Eru Ithildur

    Eru Ithildur Forum Maven

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    How to Subscribe

    Go into whatever forum you want to subscribe to, scroll down, at the bottom you will find something that allows you to subscribe. Click it. Select your method of subscription on the next page. Click ok. It should all be set now!
     
  4. dorian88

    dorian88 Member

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    So I should have this feature checked then?

    Dorian
     
  5. Eru Ithildur

    Eru Ithildur Forum Maven

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    Who are you talking too?
     
  6. westside_guy

    westside_guy Junior Member

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    It's worth noting that this is currently broken in builds 3186/3188 (it broke fairly late in the beta cycle). So if you're asking because it doesn't appear to be doing what you think it should... it's not you, it's parallels. :D

    I put a bug report on this in a couple weeks ago, but other than the automated "you'll hear from us in 3 days" I haven't heard a thing. Maybe they are using Neptunian days or something.
     
  7. Hugh Watkins

    Hugh Watkins Forum Maven

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    now we are tens ot thousands of users bug reports must be handled statistically
    and not individually

    Microsoft are masters of this

    and must have developed a sophicticated bug report catcher which files and analizes them in a masive database

    so that they can see which is the most out spread problem and needs fixing first

    regards

    Hugh W
     
  8. dorian88

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    I was talking to you. I asked you about the option to adjust mac osx resolution when parallels start-up and was wondering if this is an option to have checked?

    Thanks.


    Dorian
     
  9. Eru Ithildur

    Eru Ithildur Forum Maven

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    With the troubles M$ has I do wonder that you are being sarcastic.
     
  10. Eru Ithildur

    Eru Ithildur Forum Maven

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    I have it checked on our computers here. It adjusts just fine with Build 3188. It makes it much easier for my users.

    So, the answer would be yes, try it out.
     
  11. Archy

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    Hello Dorian,

    Let me explain:

    This feature is developed for MacBook's and other wide screens.
    If "Change Mac OS X resolution in full screen" option is disabled and you choose some exotic screen resolution - Parallels will exit fullscreen mode with error message.
    If this option is enabled - Parallels sets screen resolution maximum approached to supported by your Mac's video adapter.
     
    Last edited: Mar 30, 2007

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