Please follow these steps and report what happens: 1) remove the virtual resolution from your xorg.conf 2) log out, unplug the external monitor and press CTRL+ALT+Backspace 3) log in, then plug in the external monitor and try to set up the external screen again.
If step 3 doesn't work, please attach your new xorg.conf -- Cannot select optimal resolution in dual screen setup (virtual screen size too small) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/297706 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-control-center in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs