Ok, I could use a little help here. I've been wondering if there's a way to letterbox windows so that it will only use the middle portion of a 4:3 display. Here's the deal: I'm running a 4:3 projector, with a 16:9 screen. When I'm playing a widescreen movie, all is well, and it fits the screen perfectly. As soon as I'm done with the movie, I go back to windows, and the top and bottom of the display spill over onto the walls a few feet behind the screen, and I can't navigate anymore. Is there any possible way to get windows to display in a letterbox form? Just so it doesn't use the top and bottom of the panel, and the taskbar and everything will be visible on the screen again. Any ideas?

Power Strip software.

Thanks SIMUL8R, I didn't know it had that capability. Hey, so are you still at McChord? I've got an friend there that's interested in starting a build. I should have you two get in touch so you can encourage him to take the plunge...

Ok, I just tried powerstrip, and I can't seem to get it to do what I want. I can make a 16:9 resolution, but it just fills the whole 4:3 panel and stretches everything out. How can I get it to letterbox my display?

Ok, nevermind. I got it figured out. I had to "Lock total Geometry" before I created the custom resolution. Now I've got 1024x576 displaying on a 1024x768 panel, with black bars at the top and bottom. Fits my 16:9 screen perfectly.

Mention to him - WADS -

Funny thing is, he actually works at the simulator now. Maybe you should give him your username...