Having Computer Trouble - My Screen is FADED - every since I Defragmented the computer - now its all Light?

Question

I defragmented my Computer about 3 weeks ago and every since then the Screen has FADED - the colors are really light - I've tried everything to get it to go back correctly -but its still PALE
I've tried going into the Control Panel to fix it & even tweeked with the Monitor settings & NOTHING is changing it - I went to my friends house and there is a big difference in what her screen looks like compared to mine - hers looks normal & mine looks all faded - I've defragmented my Computer many times before & its never done this before so what gives ???? What could be causing this & how can I fix it ??
Its very important that I fix this soon - cause I'm a freelance photographer & need the screen to look correctly or I wont be able to edit my photos - PLEASE HELP !! Frusterated !!

Answer 1

Good one...
It is possible that your defrag has corrupted the color management profile file that your video card is using to calibrate the monitor.

Run the Display control in the control panel.

Check:

Display Properties->
Settings->
Advanced->
Color Management

and see if you have a calibration file listed in the list box. If so, remove it and see if that corrects the problem and if so, re-install a fresh copy, otherwise re-install your video driver.

It is possible that this is just a fluke, and the defrag has nothing to do with it and your monitor is failing.... easy to check by using anothers monitor. Also, your video card may be failing, again easy to check, have someone else try your monitor.