Still no options to change screen resolution and colours :(?

Question

I posted a question yesterday because I switched my computer off without shutting it down. My computer has 2 partitians, one is fine but the other now has HUGE icons and only a 4 bit colour. there are no options to change it to more colours and smaller icons. i tried reinstalling the VGA driver as was suggested and in device manager it said it had an error but it could not find the software now it isnt installed properly. please help!

Answer 1

try this
start
run
dxdiag

or
right-click an empty area
properties
appearance
font size--normal


or theme
win xp
apply

to change resolution
properties
settings

try,,...
Make sure that the correct monitor appears in Display properties. If the wrong monitor is selected, Windows might not use the full capabilities of your monitor, and you might be restricted in your choice of screen resolutions.

To check your monitor selection

Open Display Properties in Control Panel.
Click the Settings tab, click Advanced, and then click the Monitor tab.
The monitor that is selected for your computer is displayed under Monitor Type.

If correct monitor isn't listed, click Properties.
Click the Driver tab, and then click Update driver.
After the Hardware Update Wizard starts, click Install from a list or specific location, and then click Next.
Click Don't search. I will choose the driver to install, and then click Next. This provides a list of monitor manufacturers and models.
In Manufacturers, click the manufacturer of your monitor, and then in Models, click the model name.

If your monitor isn't listed, click (Standard monitor type) in Manufacturers, and then choose the most compatible setting for your monitor in Models.
Click Next, and then click Next again.


To open Display Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display.


If the wrong driver is specified for your display adapter (video card), you might have problems installing your monitor or increasing the video resolution above 640 × 480 with 16 colors.

To find out whether a better driver is available

Open Display Properties in Control Panel.
Click the Settings tab, click Advanced, and then click the Adapter tab.
Click Properties, click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.
Click Install the software automatically (Recommended). Follow the instructions in the Hardware Update Wizard to search for a better display adapter driver.
Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so.


To open Display Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display.
You might be able to download an updated driver from Windows Update. To go to the Window Update Web site, click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Windows Update.

Answer 2

Hi Helly,

Do a system restore. Select a date on the calendar a day or two before you did the system power off without sequencial shutdown. Select a day that shows a saved restore point.

The system restore will restore your computer to like it was before you did the deed.

Darryl S.

Answer 3

Ok to switch backgrounds and resolutions right click on your desktop wgere there is no icon. Select properties and from there you should be able to set the resolution and the background

Answer 4

How old is your computer ?

I would recommend downloading the latest version of the drivers by going to the manufactures website for the graphics card or if it is onboard go to the manufacture of the motherboard and download them there.

If you know what the motherboard brand is let me know

Answer 5

If you are running windows XP just go back to a restore point. Start all programs, accessories system tools.

Answer 6

shut your computer down again. if it comes back up the same, go to start, settings, control panel, display, and then change it how you want. hope that works.

Answer 7

Well first u check for virus and then set your display properties