RE: Display Properties will not apply settingsNVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Mod

From: larry (larry_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/30/04 

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 07:25:06 -0700

Yes all drivers were updated from manufactures web site after insalling
service pack 2.

"Shady Milkman" wrote:

> Hello larry. Did you install your drivers before SP2. If so i'd just
> uninstall them and reinstall the display driver.
>
> "larry" wrote:
>
> > Each time I start up, my settings in display properties resets to
> > Screen resolution 640 X 480
> > Color Quality low 8 - bit
> > I reset them to
> > 1024 X 768
> > 32 bit
> > apply and restart and they reset to the above.
> >
> > The correct monitor and Adapter are selected.
> >
> > I ran a update search for each and it says I have the latest driver version.
> >
> > I have used the 1024 X 768 res for abour a year. It is the recomended seting
> > for a program that I use to play poker (play/not real money) with. This
> > problem seem to have started after downloading the service pack 2,Microsoft
> > USB reciver wireless keyboad and mouse and installing the software that came
> > with the new keyboard and mouse.
> >
> > Operating system Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2 (build 2600)
> > Processor 1.4 gig pent 4
> > Maxtor 96147H6 Hard Drive
> > Main Circuit Board Hewlett Packard HP WMTA systern board 123
> > Bios Phoenix Tech
> > Memory Modules 512 meg RIM non-ECC
> > Display
> > NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64 Display adapter
> > View Sonic A90f+ 17" Monitor
> > Macafee
> > Firewall ver 6.0.0.14
> > Security center ver 5.0.0.0
> > Display Driver TNT2 Model 64?: nv_4 disp.dill ver. 6.14.10.6177
> >
> > Adapter information: RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 pro
> >
> > Chip type: RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 pro
> > DAC type: intergraded RAMDC
> > Memory size: 16 MB
> > Adapter Sring: RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 pro
> > Bios info: Version 2.05.17.01.00
> >
> > General info: RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 pro
> >
> > Device type: Display Adapters
> > Manufacter: NVIDA
> >
> > Location: PCI Slot 1(PCI bus 2. device 6. function 0)
> >
> > Driver: RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 pro
> >
> > Driver provider: NVIDA
> > Driver Date: 7/15/2004
> > Driver Version: 6.1.7.7
> > Digilal Signer: not digiallty signed
> >
> > Resources: RIVA TNT2 Model 64/Model 64 pro
> >
> > Conflicting device list: no conflicts
> >
> > I uninstall old versions per installation hints. disabled virus and Fire
> > Wall.
> >
> > Then Installed, from NVIDA web site, Graphics Driver, Geforce and TNT2;
> >
> > Windows XP/2000
> > Version: 61.77
> > Release Date: July 27, 2004
> > U.S. English
> > File Size: 12.0 MB
> >
> > When I go to update the drive I get the following warning. The publisher
> > could not be verified, Are you sure you want to run this software Name
> > 61.77_WIN2KXP_ English exe This file does not have a valid digital signature
> > that verifies it's publisher. you should only run software from a publisher
> > you trust. Installed update and still have same problem. My system supports
> > geforce 2 and Geforce 2 mx,
> > It had a warning that it had not been tested for Microsoft and was not
> > digitally signed.
> >
> > Restarted and have the same problem
> >
> > It would seem that xp is having to default and start in VGA mode or the
> > video adapter/driver is not working properly.
> >
> > Any Help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your help
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > --
> > Larry

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