We are still trying to work out what you mean.
Please look at both your pics above, and notice that both pics do NOT show tiny lines. (well I can't see them, I even maximized the percentage to 300%)
But, I might re-word your original question.
How to fix this monitor problem or XP problem !
New question wording:
I have two tiny horizontal lines on my screen
One near the top of the screen
One near the bottom of the screen
This is happening in any folder (I threw this one in)
Answer:
This sounds like
burn-in marks
Usually caused by a program (or picture) been left on, over extended time (such as Internet Explorer)
If you have a program that you would normally leave displaying, confirm that this may be the case, by opening it, and lineing up the tiny lines to displayed lines (like toolbars) in your program.
If they match up, that means these lines have been
burned into your display.
The only option would be:
Hope to get anothe LCD screen under warranty
Or just replace the screen yourself.
To avoid these burn-in lines in future either:
Run a screen saver every 30 mins (or so)
Minimize the program or change Desktop pictures, frequently
Turn off the monitor more often
Please reply back, if you feel I've got it right. As the saga continues, and I am still most interested in if I have
got it this time.