If you just noticed this problem in the last few days, and you just attached a new monitor, maybe the monitor is causing it. Maybe there are new files associated with the system now too. Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling windowblinds?

I have tried uninstalling WB and this did not make a difference. I will check on the Drivers. This is a Samsung 173P with DVI connect. I did use the drivers from the disk but will check Samsung site. Why would the XP schemes be okay and not cause this problem, but installing the WB and using does? Anyone have any more suggestions or ideas? Thank for all your help. This is slowly driving me crazy.

Dual monitor, or still single?

Yes, it might be a software issue with your new monitor. Did you have this isssue with your other monitor?

There might be one area in Skin Studio. I am thinking about the attributes, "MaxBorderCutTop" and "MaxBorderCutBottom". These are attributes in the Border section of SS. Good Luck.

Do you have any other stuff running, like desktopX, that can reserve screenspace?

you need to adjust the screen size using the buttons on the monitor.

Is it just the one skin that cause the windows to not expand fully? Skins can be set to size any way you want. Maybe the skin you are using has the screen edge clips set to a negative value.
Did you update your windowblinds recently?
If it was the monitor then you would be having the same problem when using the default XP theme I would think.

When I exit out of that program, all is well

Guess thats it. Problem Solved
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ChasUGC: I would like to adjust the screen size, but have been told by Samsung it has to be done via the video card since this is a DVI input. Any ideads how that is done? I have a MSI video card and am waitin for a call back from them. Hard to say when that might be. I uninstalled the Magic Tune software. It also does adjust the brightness so I may have to put it back on and than disable thru MS config. Right now it is pretty good looking except for the very little black lines. I have never heard of adjust through the video card so I am at a real loss on that one.

ChasUGC: I bought a new video card specificly to work with the DVI monitor. It is a MSI (NVIDIA FX5700 LE) which I was told was good. Any ideas?

Just Jane, the most important thing about any video card these days is the Amount of Ram it provides. This helps to reduce your CPU and memory usage.The best cards I believe provide all in one capabilities. Meaning that you can watch TV shows with them without leaving the computer. It's great for not missing a favorite TV show or important news broadcast.

Personally, I will never buy another Nvidia video card. I had a Nvidia RivaTNT 64MB and it went kaput after just two years. That is what forced me to buy a new monitor thinking that was the cause of my video problems. Then, my warranty expired on my computer and I had to buy another videocard on my own. It seems that a lot of those Nvidia Cards, especially the TNT models stop working just after the warranty expires. That sucks!

So, personally, I'll never trust Nvidia again. And, their website won't support the videocards that you get with a system. So, you're stuck mostly with waiting for the computer manufacturer to make updated drivers. Like a computer manufacturer really knows anything but how to mess up you system and hardware.

I prefer ATI video cards. They are becoming more and more popular. I brought a 128MB ATI card and I am very happy with it. Their drivers are awesome and always work. Nvidia drivers were a pain in the neck for me.

Regarding your problem. Most monitors have adjustable h-size and v-size, right on the monitor. If your monitor does it through software, then you will need to find those adjustments. If you are seeming black spaces around your screen, then you need to find and adjust those monitor settings.

ChasUGC and Paxx: The card I have has 256 ram. I have spent most of the day today on the phone with MSI (video manufacturer) and Samsung. MSI support, I believe is questionable, as no one told me with digital you cannot adjust the screen (i.e. move left, right, up, down, this I figured out on my own going back and forth between digital and analog. Analog showed the screen adjustmentdigital did not. Sure wish the unit had direct controls on it, but it does not. It is all software controled and the digital hook up is control via the video car. Samsung had me plug in the analog to do an auto adjustment and there was no change. They decided it was a bad monitor, so a new one is on the way. Samsung said there should be no more than about 1/16" around the perimiter of the monitor. I am running the max resolution of 1280x1024. I will say this, I connected my old LCD (NEC) to the analog to see what it was like. NO black lines or at least very minute ones that where hardly noticable. I can live with what I have, but when you pay 650 for a monitor and 200 for a video card, you ought to be able to have it look great from the beginning. The colors and clarity on this unit are great. When I look at the old NEC monitor, it made me realize there was a huge quality difference. So....Samsung said they ship from NJ. I hope to have the replacement by Friday! As to the video card, I will keep in mind about the ATI. I had one of those in the past and it was good. My problem is I was green when I went looking for a video card and took the advise of the computer store person I never should have. I always get frustrated going to that store (local store that builds units), but in a small town things are limited. Next time, I will come to this group when I need advise about computer components. Thanks again, guys!