Opened 2 years ago
#21388 new defect
Cannot alter the aspect ratio of my Windows XP virtual desktop
| Reported by: | Boadiddly | Owned by: | |
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| Component: | guest control | Version: | VirtualBox 6.1.16 |
| Keywords: | Virtual Desktop, Display, Aspect Ratio, Size, Win XP, | Cc: | |
| Guest type: | Windows | Host type: | Mac OS X |
Description
Host – Mac 10.14.6 1TB Guest 6.1.16 – Windows XP SP3. Virtual Desktop Aspect Ratio 3x2.3 (600x460Pixels).
I am unable to adjust aspect ratio of the Guest display although I could with my previous installation of this edition. Previously I could make the adjustment using the VIEW tab - VIRTUAL SCREEN 1, and select an aspect ratio. Or simply drag the window out to suit
This does not work with the new installation. I have tried:
VIEW – ADJUST WINDOW SIZE (HOST + A) which is followed below by AUTO-RESIZE GUEST DISPLAY which is greyed out and ticked. Because it is greyed-out I cannot make any alterations – i.e. untick it?
VIEW tab - VIRTUAL SCREEN 1 select an aspect ratio from the list. 800x600 is ticked but I cannot select another ratio even though the list of sizes is not greyed-out?
PREFERENCES – DISPLAY – MAXIMUM GUEST SCREEN SIZE. I can carry out the functions offered by this screen and can, using the HINT function, save a new Width & Height. These dimensions remain on this window but do not alter the virtual desktop aspect ratio?
Have read some of the Forum’s pleas for help regarding screen issues, and as a consequence, have uninstalled and reinstalled Windows XP twice.
Reinstalled my original copy of the VM 6.1.16 program.
Downloaded and installed a new copy of the VM 6.1.16 program.
Reinstalled my original copy of the VM 6.1.16 Extension Pack.
Downloaded and installed a new copy of the VM 6.1.16 Extension Pack.
Have tried with & without 3D Acceleration enabled.
Have now spent some hours on this all to no avail.
