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I need help! please!

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CSpruit
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Ok so i was just using my computer when suddenly the entire screen flipped sideways. I dont know how it happend and I have no idea how to change it back. Can any of you help me? and its soo hard to use the mousepad now because the directions are all screwed up.

Apr 22 2011 9:05PM
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CSpruit
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I already tried restarting my computer
Apr 22 2011 9:05PM
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pCletus
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2 options

1-get a new computer

2-turn the computer on its side

Apr 22 2011 9:08PM
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alvy.
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I've had this happen before. Try ctrl-alt-up arrow. If that doesn't work then im not sure
Apr 22 2011 9:09PM
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blackjakesteele
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If you're on windows 7: Control Panel, Appearance and personalization, screen resolution, orientation (landcape, portrait). You want to set that to landscape.
Apr 22 2011 9:16PM
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CSpruit
Posts: 368 - Karma: 55
thank you so much. that must be what happened and it fixed it. +k
Apr 22 2011 9:16PM
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blackjakesteele
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I guess that works too...
Apr 22 2011 9:18PM
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CSpruit
Posts: 368 - Karma: 55
this way works too, but the other way was much easier since the mouse was opposite. thanks for your help
Apr 22 2011 9:20PM
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Stickity
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how about a magic switch that turns everybody's computers off in photoshop class?
Apr 22 2011 9:29PM
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AWALLRUS.
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Apr 22 2011 9:36PM
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