If you did an up graded from Windows Me to XP, instead of
a fresh XP install, that could be the problem. I have
noticed upgrading from ME or 98 to XP have cause a lot of
conflicts including display problems. Try formatting you
hard drive and then install XP. This is my suggestion...
>-----Original Message-----
>That's a bit like the problem I am having. I have
>Windows XP Home Edition. After I downloaded the latest
>Microsoft Service Pack, and DirectX9, my monitor does
the
>same thing. I have a NVIDIA MX 400 video card. The
>latest drivers did not help, in fact, made it worse
>(screen freezes). I am currently running in VGA mode.
(I
>uninstalled my NVIDIA drivers). If I try a normal
startup
>with the NVIDIA drivers loaded, my monitor does the same
>thing. (shuts off). I am able to use my computer, but
>can't play any of my 3D games.
>Do you have ActiveX9? Just wondering if there is any
>connection.
>>-----Original Message-----
>>I recently upgraded my OS from Win-Me to Win-XP(Home).
>I
>>am unable to configure my monitor above 600x800.
>>Whenever I try any of the 1024x768 selections, my
>monitor
>>shuts off and stays off. I am then forced to reboot
>>blindly (without the display), and then restart with F8-
>>Last Know Good Configuration in order to back out the
>>change.
>>
>>I have an older Gateway EV700 monitor that did not come
>>with my current processor. I have a feeling that this
>is
>>a driver problem. My current display driver
>>is "6/6/2001 - 5.1.2001.0". I have been unable to find
>a
>>more current driver on either the Gateway or Microsoft
>>sites.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>>.
>>
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