Re: BSOD and reboot when I click Display "Settings" tab

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 07/24/04 

Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 04:01:08 -0500

This is generally caused from having third party desktop managers installed.

Try the edit on line 285 (right hand side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm 

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"CS" <clsbosniaNOJUNK02@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
news:340101c47153$7f105ea0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi
>
> Windows XP, all available updates, running on a Gateway
> Solo 1450 notebook.  Intel 830M Graphics Controller (and
> an 82830M Controller(?)).  Only unusual hardware is a
> Kensington external RF mouse, that disables my serial
> mouse and touchpad.
>
> When I attempt to resize the desktop, using the
> Properties window, I get the Blue Screen of Death and an
> immmediate reboot when I click on the 'Settings' tab.
> This occurs whether I go through the desktop Properties,
> or via the Control Panel.
>
> Any suggestions for solving my display size problem, or
> letting me use my 'Settings' tab?
>
> TIA,
> Chuck

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