Technical help with Sims 1. How can i change the screen resolution to a higher number?

I play sims_1 on my dell inspiration 600m.But it comes only in a small screen inthe center of the page. (background is black).

i cant find out how to change it. Can some one tell me how please?

thanx in advance.Technical help with Sims 1. How can i change the screen resolution to a higher number?
go to control panel then to display then settings use the slide bar to chang it to 1024 by 768

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