1. Minimize all applications.
  2. Right click on desktop, scroll down and select properties.
  3. Click on the settings tab.
  4. Move the screen resolution slider to 1024 x 768. (Some monitors will not go go higher than 800 x 600)
  5. Click apply.
  6. It will ask if you want to keep this setting... If you have problems seeing the sreen click no otherwise click yes.