How to Change The Monitor type then Change Resolution Size for BT5 on Virtual Box VM

[cubankill]

Hello this is my first post on this forum.

I just installed BT5 on a VirtualBox VM. Now I am not new with Linux neither with Debian/Ubuntu. But I am having a hard time to figure this one out so I need your help.

By default when you install Linux, almost any flavor on Virtual Box the resolution is always set to 800; and when you press ctlr+f to enter full view mode. The same only displays the window with the resolution after mentioned.

In any favor of Linux you can change the monitor type to reflect a LCD display than then this allows you to change the resolution size for your monitor. You can't change the resolution to a higher density without having a monitor that supports it.

Can anyone help me on this, how can I on BT5 change the monitor type to other than the default so I can change the resolution size to a bigger viewing size.

I am struggling with this and I need your help.

Regards,

[muts]

in a console, type:

xrandr -s 1024x768


replace 1024x768 with the resolution you need.

[ingar195]

in a console, type:

xrandr -s 1024x768


replace 1024x768 with the resolution you need.

it didnt work
it said size 1024x768 not found in the available modes
and same error for all resolution
please help

[sulasno]

I am having the same issue

[sickness]

Did you guys install Guest Additions / VMware Tools ? If not I suggest you read the Wiki.

[psylence]

Will the same apply to a hard drive install of BT5?

My monitor wont' let me go higher than 1024x768 and it makes my eyeballs bleed.


...psylence...

[c0d3Alch3m1st]

Will the same apply to a hard drive install of BT5?

My monitor wont' let me go higher than 1024x768 and it makes my eyeballs bleed.


...psylence...

Yes should work?

[c0d3Alch3m1st]

If you already installed Guest Additions and cannot change the screen resolution from 1024x768 or one that fits your current display, you will find the next instruction very handy.

1) Terminate Xorg session by logging out.

2) Since Ubuntu 10.10 does not use xorg.conf file by default, you need to generate one. So, from the CLI type "X -configure". This will create a xorg.conf.new file with your current hardware specifications. See documentation if you need further details.

3) Copy the recent generated xorg.conf file to /etc/X11/ directory.
cp xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf

4) Edit the xorg.conf file with your preferred text editor.
- Move to Section "Screen" > SubSection "Display"
- Before the line EndSubSection, add the following line: Modes "1366x768"
- Repeat this for all the SubSection "Display"

Example:
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 1
Modes "1366x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 4
Modes "1366x768"
EndSubSection

Note: The perfect resolution for my pc is 1366x768. So, modify these numbers at your convenience.