my video controller got deleted on my computer, is that the reason i can not
change the color depth or resolution? my screen now is all weird looking like
its disstorted. when i shut off my computer and restart it, a window pops up
saying to install video controller (VGA Compatible). can i get a free
download off the internet somewhere???

Kellie84 wrote:

> my video controller got deleted on my computer, is that the reason i can
> not change the color depth or resolution? my screen now is all weird
> looking like its disstorted. when i shut off my computer and restart it, a
> window pops up saying to install video controller (VGA Compatible). can i
> get a free download off the internet somewhere???

Yes, that's the reason you can't change the color depth or resolution. You
need to install the video drivers.

Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer
(HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model
machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)
3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
Advisor or System Information for Windows.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

well i didnt buy my computer! I have an INSIGNIA tower and DELL monitor. So
what website should i go to for a download???

"Malke" wrote:

> Kellie84 wrote:
>
> > my video controller got deleted on my computer, is that the reason i can
> > not change the color depth or resolution? my screen now is all weird
> > looking like its disstorted. when i shut off my computer and restart it, a
> > window pops up saying to install video controller (VGA Compatible). can i
> > get a free download off the internet somewhere???
>
> Yes, that's the reason you can't change the color depth or resolution. You
> need to install the video drivers.
>
> Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:
>
> 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
> 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
> 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer
> (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).
>
> Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.
>
> To find out what hardware is in your computer:
>
> 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
> 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model
> machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)
> 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
> Advisor or System Information for Windows.
>
> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
> http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
>

Kellie84 <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>well i didnt buy my computer! I have an INSIGNIA tower and DELL monitor. So
>what website should i go to for a download???

The one for the tower, not the monitor.

>"Malke" wrote:
>
>> Kellie84 wrote:
>>
>> > my video controller got deleted on my computer, is that the reason i can
>> > not change the color depth or resolution? my screen now is all weird
>> > looking like its disstorted. when i shut off my computer and restart it, a
>> > window pops up saying to install video controller (VGA Compatible). can i
>> > get a free download off the internet somewhere???
>>
>> Yes, that's the reason you can't change the color depth or resolution. You
>> need to install the video drivers.
>>
>> Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:
>>
>> 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
>> 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
>> 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer
>> (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).
>>
>> Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.
>>
>> To find out what hardware is in your computer:
>>
>> 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
>> 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model
>> machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)
>> 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
>> Advisor or System Information for Windows.
>>
>> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
>> http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows
>>
>> Malke
>> --
>> MS-MVP
>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>
>>

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"Kellie84" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:B96318AD-CAAD-4F25-8D54-(E-Mail Removed)...
> my video controller got deleted on my computer, is that the reason i can
> not
> change the color depth or resolution? my screen now is all weird looking
> like
> its disstorted. when i shut off my computer and restart it, a window pops
> up
> saying to install video controller (VGA Compatible). can i get a free
> download off the internet somewhere???

Kellie84 wrote:

> well i didnt buy my computer! I have an INSIGNIA tower and DELL monitor.
> So what website should i go to for a download???

Repeat:
>> 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
>> 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific
>> model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers
>> anyway) 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like
>> Belarc Advisor or System Information for Windows.
>>
>> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
>> http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

You want the drivers for your video card, not the monitor.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ