when i open my pc the monitor was in 640x480 resolution and it was in 16 bit color...
when i change it to 800x600 resolution, another window appeared saying "You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect" "do you want to restart now?"
when i click yes, after restarting it was still in 640x480 resolution...
i kept doing that process about 3-4 times and still nothing happen... what is the problem?
2007-03-26 15:45:46 · 7 answers · asked by cutie_boy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
i've also tried using the apply still the same...
and my os is windows 98, it was really working fine before i used it this morning
2007-03-26 15:51:43 · update #1
is it also because that the monitor is not compatible with windows 98? coz' i've tried using this monitor in windows xp and it was fine...
2007-03-26 15:59:44 · update #2
where can i update my video card?
2007-03-26 16:04:12 · update #3
Try the 'Apply Settings Without Restarting' option.
2007-03-26 15:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need to update the drivers for your graphics card. Go to the website of your computer's (or graphics card's) manufacturer, and find your model. The drivers will be a free download. Install them, and restart your PC, and that should fix the problem.
A little info on what caused this to happen in the first place would help as well.
2007-03-26 22:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more likely of the two is that you need a new "driver"
A driver tells the computer's operating system (windows XP) how to interact with the monitor. Drivers may be found all over the net. try "driverguide.com"
2007-03-26 22:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by toodles_1399 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of three problems
(1) you have not got the right graphics driver installed
(2) your graphic card is not got the right resolutions or color depths which are 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit
(3) your monitor will not go to a higher resolution
2007-03-26 22:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a bad video card driver. Try updating it and see what happens.
2007-03-26 23:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way to know without knowing your OS at least...but with winxp you shouldnt have to restart when changing res unless your video card is a total pile of crup...
2007-03-26 22:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try hitting "Apply" first, then "OK" then restart.
2007-03-26 22:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Luminus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋