PAL resolution

[V_D_O]

I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but:

Is it possible to change Windows' default NTSC resolution of 800x600 or 640x480 (1:1.33 aspect ratio) to a PAL resolution of 720x576 (1:1.25 aspect ratio).
I ask because I use my computer connected to my TV screen, and playing PAL-resolution TV programs on the NTSC-resolution computer displayed on the PAL-resolution TV screen is a bit of a pain.
I realise it might cause problems with the aspect ratios and displays, and might not even be possible, but has anyone tried? I know there are a number of European users here, so... anyone? (I don't mind messing around in the registry and .ini files.)

[mrphil]

Depends on the operating system... In XP (and possibly 2000 as well) you supposed to be able to create custom resolutions by editing the following registry key:


HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG\System\CurrentControlSet\Contr
ol\VIDEO

I seem to recall that this will edit the current res. So if you already have 800x600 selected and you edit the key in regedit and change it to 720x576, when you reboot that would be the resolution Windows would display at straight away. Be sure to make a note of what you change in case you need to go back!

Alteratively, programs like TVTool I think can do it, as can the newer video cards.