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Computer problem!!!

Hey everyone,

My mum accidentally dropped a book on the keyboard on the computer and the screen suddenly turned sideways. I'm lost with what I can do to fix it. Can anyone help????
MarkAldridge

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  • thomas01155
    thomas01155 Posts: 2,382 Forumite
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    Try CTRL+ATL+direction key like left,right,up or down.
  • Bugatti_Boi
    Bugatti_Boi Posts: 251 Forumite
    Try CTRL+ATL+direction key like left,right,up or down.

    had no luck there mate
    MarkAldridge
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
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    Hey everyone,

    My mum accidentally dropped a book on the keyboard on the computer and the screen suddenly turned sideways. I'm lost with what I can do to fix it. Can anyone help????
    hi, my son has managed to do this a few times and i was there for AGES trying to work it out but did in the end.......on desktop right click mouse go to graphics options then down to rotation and click normal that should sort it out for you.

    hth :D
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
  • Bugatti_Boi
    Bugatti_Boi Posts: 251 Forumite
    crystal9 wrote: »
    hi, my son has managed to do this a few times and i was there for AGES trying to work it out but did in the end.......on desktop right click mouse go to graphics options then down to rotation and click normal that should sort it out for you.

    hth :D

    thanks crystal your a star im very greatful. I thought id never be able to sort it out
    MarkAldridge
  • crystal9
    crystal9 Posts: 3,813 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    thanks crystal your a star im very greatful. I thought id never be able to sort it out
    your welcome i thought the same when my son kept doing it :D
    have now given up smoking since feb 13th 2014 loving the money I'm saving
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