Desktop resolution too small for Metro apps

fdlchris

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I tried to run the IE Metro app on my EEE PC, which has a desktop resolution of 1024x600.
It won't run because it says the desktop resolution is too small. I can't increase the resolution any more via the graphics driver options.
However, the rest of Windows 8 works fine on this machine.

Is there a way I can turn this restriction off (registry, computer management?) so that the apps will launch? I don't care if they look a little uglier, but I'd like to use them on this system.

Or is there a way to fool the graphics card and choose a higher resolution that would just meet the minimum desktop requirement to launch Metro apps (1024x768?)?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Release Preview
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS EEE PC 901
    CPU
    Intel Atom N270
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 Chipset
    Memory
    2GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 945 Chipset
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    64GB Runcore Pro IV 70mm mini-PCIe SATA II
See if this helps...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate/Windows 8.1/Linux
    CPU
    FX-8350
    Motherboard
    GA-990XA-UD3
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD7860
    Sound Card
    Xonar Essence STX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Various
    PSU
    Corsair HX 850W
    Case
    Corsair Obsidian
    Cooling
    Thermalright
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    50/50
    Browser
    firefox
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