.. because a second monitor "might" be set to a resolution specific to ones needs..
I kind of thought that the settings in the display settings... picking "automatic" should ensure the complete display is rendered properly. (selecting the set size in the drop down box makes no difference.. it still smears).
Cliff, you have been a keen advocate of reinstalling directX when ever one has graphic issues.. Something I have never done... and know little about other than running dxdiag at the run command . DirectX is a Windows thing.. no? Is there a specific "fresh" download place to get the latest copy?