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screen resolution unstable [reverts to 800x600 on reboot]

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Blacksnow, 2008/05/15.

  1. 2008/05/15
    Blacksnow

    Blacksnow Inactive Thread Starter

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    In display properties, screen resolution will not stay on 1024 x 768 setting but reverts to lowest setting of 800 x 600 each time at shutdown and then has to be reset at bootup.

    Dell computer E173FP on Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
     
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  2. 2008/05/15
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    A re-installation of the graphics driver may resolve this - you should find the driver on the Dell site.
     
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  4. 2008/05/17
    Blacksnow

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    Thanks PeteC for that info. Interesting though that the first driver was not effective and I had to download a previous version which was effective.
    They tried to "talk" me out of this with the question "Are you sure you want the older version when you currently have the latest? ":)
     
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  5. 2008/05/17
    PeteC

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    Glad to hear the problem is resolved - it is often the case that the older driver works better - go figure :)
     
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  6. 2008/05/31
    Blacksnow

    Blacksnow Inactive Thread Starter

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    screen resolution unstable

    Sad to say that the problem has recurred. Any suggestions as to the next step?:mad:
     
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  7. 2008/05/31
    PeteC

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    That's disappointing :(

    I would be inclined to reload/update the chipset drivers for the motherboard - hopefully you will find these at Dell.
     
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