If you run the LCD monitor in analog mode (most people do), the monitor will
self adjust from the bios startup resolution (which is something rather low)
to your final desktop resolution. You do not want to prevent this from
happening or your desktop image will be messed up.
Now, if you have your monitor connected to a video card that has digital
output, are using a digital cable between the card and the monitor, and the
monitor is set for digital operation (it had better be) - none of this will
happen. Everything just works as it should, without any adjustments at all
(except for color, contrast, brightness etc.).
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Regards,
Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
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If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
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