Re: display problem
- From: "Hugh N. Ross" <bytewise@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:33:53 -0400
If the monitor can be read when you boot in safe mode, you can go to
Start, Settings, Control panel, Display and click the tab for Settings.
Try changing the settings to something the monitor likes.
When you find a good set, cllick on apply and ok
I hope this helps.
Hugh
"mjs" <mjs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have bought a used computer with XP Professional. I have started it up
>for
> the first time after connecting it to my original monitor. Previously it
> was
> working with a 14" monitor and I have connected it to a 17" monitor.
> The display is so distorted that I can't distinguish all the icons on
> the
> monitor to actually set up the computer for the first time. I have not yet
> installed any of my personal settings or my internet connection.
> The problem is a screen full of distorted vertical lines and I don't know
> how to stabilise the display so that I can begin to setup the internet
> connection.
> I would load the drivers that came with the monitor initially if I could
> only see the screen a bit clearer.
> Do I need to find out more about the original monitor or can XP
> Proffessional be reset through a series of commands.
> Hope this made sense !!!!!!! Thanks
.
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