try this...
boot in safe mode, open explorer and open the c:\boot.ini file
it's possible the file is read-only; right click the file and go to
properties. uncheck the read-only box if it is checked
open the file, and you'll see a line that starts with multi(0) etc.
select that line and copy it. (edit -> copy)
at the end of the line, press enter and paste (edit -> paste) what you just
copied. you should have 2 identical lines
on the line you just pasted, make 2 changes. where it says in quotes
"windows 2000 professional" insert -VGA so it reads "windows 2000
professional -VGA"
then at the end of the line add (this time without the quotes) /basevideo
/sos
at the very top where it says timeout, make sure the value is at least 30,
that way you have a chance to make a selection
reboot normally, and you should receive a startup menu. select the second
option which says "windows 2000 professional -VGA"
the /basevideo switch tells windows to use the standard vga driver. when you
select it, you will also see the list of drivers being loaded (from the /sos
switch)
this is different from safe mode, so you should have a better chance of
changing your video driver
more information about the /basevideo switch can be found here:
Available switch options for the Windows 2000 Boot.ini file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833722/en-us
"Epetruk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Seth,
>
> Thank you for your answer. Unfortunately, I cannot do this.
>
> If I try booting in regular mode, the monitor blanks out, so I cannot see
> the screen to change the settings.
>
> If I try booting in safe mode, I only see a 'default refresh rate' setting
> which cannot be changed.
>
> Any further ideas?
>
> Akin
>
> "seth" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:Ou$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> start -> settings -> control panel -> display properties -> settings
>> could be the refresh rate or the resolution is too high
>>
>> "Epetruk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I have a computer which has windows 2000 installed. When I boot it up,
> the
>> > normal screens appear up to the point where the Windows 2000 banner
>> > appears.
>> > Then the screen goes blank, the monitor light starts to blink, and
> nothing
>> > I
>> > do can cause it to come back on.
>> >
>> > The computer does work - I find that I can go into Safe Mode and see
>> > everything on the screen. I searched online for a solution to my
> problem -
>> > one post seemed to suggest that perhaps the monitor couldn't handle the
>> > refresh rate that Windows 2000 chooses for it on start up. However, I
>> > can't
>> > find where I might adjust this value to a mor e suitable value for the
>> > monitor.
>> >
>> > Any help will be gratefully received.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Akin
>> >
>> > (aknak at aksoto dot idps dot co dot uk)
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
Similar Threads
