Windows 7 display resolution problem on iMac 27"

Hi, I have an iMac 27" that is running bootcamp with Windows 7. The resolution on the OS X is fine, but on the Windows 7 side, it is messed up. The display resolution choices make the screen look all stretched and weird; I cannot select the same resolution as I have on the OSX side. The display drivers say that they are generic, so I tried installing manufactuer's drivers. That did not work since they couldn't detect the correct monitor. I've run software update on he Mac OSX side, but to no avail. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks!

updates for osx will not affect windows
in osx one can make a packet with all drivers required for bootcamp windows do that
and if you need drivers for windows download the mobile version what amd/ati and nvidia call desktop videocards
are not the type used in imacs they use the laptop versions

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