Method I

1. Minimize your Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL or whatever program you use.
2. Click the right mouse button in the middle of your desktop screen.
3. Select 'PROPERTIES'. 
4. About mid-screen in the settings you will see Desktop Area with a horizontal sliding bar allowing you to change resolution, slide the bar to the right until the number reads 1024x768.
5. Click on the Apply button in the lower right side of the screen, or click the OK button if there is no Apply.
6. The screen will flicker or go black briefly.
7. Your screen icons will appear smaller but you will have more viewing area.
8. Click 'YES' to keep these settings.
9. Click  OK.
10. Exit out of the settings and maximize your web browser.
11. Continue surfing the AST site at the preferred 1024x768 setting.

Method II

1. Click the Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel .
2. Double-click on the Display icon to open the Display Properties window.
3. Click on the Settings tab near the top right.
4. Click and drag to move the slider (in Screen area box) until the number reads 1024x768. Then, click the Apply button at bottom right.
5.  The screen will flicker or go black briefly.
6. Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to change the screen resolution. Click OK. If a problem occurs or the screen looks strange, wait 15 seconds and the original settings will be restored.
7. If you want to keep the new settings, click OK when asked. Then click OK to close the Display Properties window.
8. Exit out of the settings and maximize your web browser.
9. Continue surfing the AST site at the preferred 1024x768 setting.