I have a problem that I know may have many causes but in case there's an
XP solution, I'm asking about it here. I cruelty's bought a new PC put
together at a local computer store. Every 2-3 times I start the
computer, the screen resolution changes from 1024 x 768 to
800 x 600 without being asked. I dutifully set it back to where I want
it, use the system and then shut down. The next time I start it, the
resolution is changed at least half of the time. Is there an XP way to
solve this? Thanks.

Ken

Chk the BIOS settings for video,or/and in device mgr,expand the display
adapter
tree,R.click on the card,select uninstall,dont restart pc,exit device
mgr,shutdown
pc,remove & replace card,back in xp,reinstall drivers/software from the cards
mfg web site...Also,did you ever install the boards chipset installation
utility
from intel or amd...

"Ken Litwak" wrote:

> I have a problem that I know may have many causes but in case there's an
> XP solution, I'm asking about it here. I cruelty's bought a new PC put
> together at a local computer store. Every 2-3 times I start the
> computer, the screen resolution changes from 1024 x 768 to
> 800 x 600 without being asked. I dutifully set it back to where I want
> it, use the system and then shut down. The next time I start it, the
> resolution is changed at least half of the time. Is there an XP way to
> solve this? Thanks.
>
> Ken
>

Ken Litwak wrote:
> I have a problem that I know may have many causes but in case there's an
> XP solution, I'm asking about it here. I cruelty's bought a new PC put
> together at a local computer store. Every 2-3 times I start the
> computer, the screen resolution changes from 1024 x 768 to
> 800 x 600 without being asked. I dutifully set it back to where I want
> it, use the system and then shut down. The next time I start it, the
> resolution is changed at least half of the time. Is there an XP way to
> solve this? Thanks.
>
> Ken

Check for updated drivers for the monitor and the graphics card. Also
try this:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

--
Joe =o)

Elmo wrote:
> Ken Litwak wrote:
>> I have a problem that I know may have many causes but in case there's
>> an XP solution, I'm asking about it here. I cruelty's bought a new PC
>> put together at a local computer store. Every 2-3 times I start the
>> computer, the screen resolution changes from 1024 x 768 to
>> 800 x 600 without being asked. I dutifully set it back to where I
>> want it, use the system and then shut down. The next time I start it,
>> the resolution is changed at least half of the time. Is there an XP
>> way to solve this? Thanks.
>>
>> Ken
>
> Check for updated drivers for the monitor and the graphics card. Also
> try this:
>
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings
>
Thanks for the suggestions.

Ken