Display Settings

[Rob]

I am running XP on a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I log back on after
logging off and closing the computer the resolution changes from 1280 by 768
to 1680 by 1050 which makes the icons way to small for me. Is there any way
to stop this re-setting?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These include
but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware,
Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm
(Free, Pro, & Security Suite).

 

[Gerry]

Bear

Is the solution to go Offline. Disable the security software. Make the
change clicking on Apply and OK. Restart the computer. Re-enable the
security software.


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Gerry
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

For maximum safety, I suppose, one could physically disconnect the machine
from the internet before disabling an anti-virus application or a
third-party firewall. 9 times out of 10, though, merely a setting or Add-on
needs to be disabled before making the change(s).

Perhaps the most important things to understand here are why and how such
changes are disallowed by such applications. If you don't understand this,
perhaps you shouldn't have these "protections" installed/enabled in the
first place.

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

 

[Gerry]

Bear

Add Avast to your list!
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=34449.0

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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[Gerry]

Bear

I thought the idea was to make changes stick. Not undo Registry changes!
The OP's Display Settings are not sticking or have I lost the plot?


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Gerry
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Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

Bear

Is the solution to go Offline. Disable the security software. Make
the change clicking on Apply and OK. Restart the computer.
Re-enable the security software.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of
third-party applications may be disallowing the change(s) from
"sticking". These include but are not limited to Ad-aware's
Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer, SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware
Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee
VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm (Free, Pro, &
Security Suite). Rob wrote:
I am running XP on a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I log back on
after logging off and closing the computer the resolution changes
from 1280 by 768
to 1680 by 1050 which makes the icons way to small for me. Is
there any way
to stop this re-setting?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

I was replying to Frank, not the OP.

I thought the idea was to make changes stick. Not undo Registry changes!
The OP's Display Settings are not sticking or have I lost the plot?

 

[Gerry]

Bear

I know that but the relevance of what you have said with regard to
Frank's post is equally difficult to comprehend!


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Regards.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Simply put, some of these protections make changes to the Registry and
rebooting into Safe Mode (while disabling the application) does not undo
these Registry changes (e.g., Spybot Tea Timer).

I know that but the relevance of what you have said with regard to
Frank's post is equally difficult to comprehend!

I was replying to Frank, not the OP.

I thought the idea was to make changes stick. Not undo Registry
changes! The OP's Display Settings are not sticking or have I lost
the plot? PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM wrote:
If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

 

[Gerry]

Bear

You could have said that in the first place! However, Spybot intervenes
on my system and ask me if I wish to allow a change. It does not, SFAIK,
prevent a change without warning. Tea Timer runs on my system as part of
Spybot S & D. Whether it makes registry changes is not something I am
aware of. I only know it can prevent change but as I said you are
invited to make a choice of allow or deny.


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Gerry
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Simply put, some of these protections make changes to the Registry and
rebooting into Safe Mode (while disabling the application) does not
undo these Registry changes (e.g., Spybot Tea Timer).

I know that but the relevance of what you have said with regard to
Frank's post is equally difficult to comprehend!

I was replying to Frank, not the OP.

Gerry wrote:
I thought the idea was to make changes stick. Not undo Registry
changes! The OP's Display Settings are not sticking or have I lost
the plot? PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM wrote:
If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

 

[Kelly]

Doesn't undo what changes, Bear?

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

Bear

Is the solution to go Offline. Disable the security software. Make the
change clicking on Apply and OK. Restart the computer. Re-enable the
security software.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG
Anti-Spyware, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware,
NOD32, and Zone Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).

Rob wrote:
I am running XP on a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I log back on
after logging off and closing the computer the resolution changes
from 1280 by 768
to 1680 by 1050 which makes the icons way to small for me. Is there
any way
to stop this re-setting?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Rob,

Run line 54 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Any "protections" enabled by applications that alter the Registry (e.g.,
Spybot Tea Timer; NAV & Norton Add-ons).

Doesn't undo what changes, Bear?

Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

Bear

Is the solution to go Offline. Disable the security software. Make the
change clicking on Apply and OK. Restart the computer. Re-enable the
security software.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG
Anti-Spyware, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware,
NOD32, and Zone Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).

Rob wrote:
I am running XP on a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I log back on
after logging off and closing the computer the resolution changes
from 1280 by 768
to 1680 by 1050 which makes the icons way to small for me. Is there
any way
to stop this re-setting?

 

[Gerry]

Bear / Kelly

Do they alter the Registry or prevent alterations to the Registry?


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Regards.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Any "protections" enabled by applications that alter the Registry
(e.g., Spybot Tea Timer; NAV & Norton Add-ons).

Doesn't undo what changes, Bear?

Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM wrote:
If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

Bear

Is the solution to go Offline. Disable the security software.
Make the change clicking on Apply and OK. Restart the computer.
Re-enable the security software.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of
third-party applications may be disallowing the change(s) from
"sticking". These include but are not limited to Ad-aware's
Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer, SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware
Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee
VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm (Free, Pro,
& Security Suite). Rob wrote:
I am running XP on a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I log back
on after logging off and closing the computer the resolution
changes from 1280 by 768
to 1680 by 1050 which makes the icons way to small for me. Is
there any way
to stop this re-setting?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Some do both.

Bear / Kelly

Do they alter the Registry or prevent alterations to the Registry?

Any "protections" enabled by applications that alter the Registry
(e.g., Spybot Tea Timer; NAV & Norton Add-ons).

Doesn't undo what changes, Bear?


Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM wrote:
If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

Bear

Is the solution to go Offline. Disable the security software.
Make the change clicking on Apply and OK. Restart the computer.
Re-enable the security software.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of
third-party applications may be disallowing the change(s) from
"sticking". These include but are not limited to Ad-aware's
Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer, SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware
Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee
VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm (Free, Pro,
& Security Suite). Rob wrote:
I am running XP on a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I log back
on after logging off and closing the computer the resolution
changes from 1280 by 768
to 1680 by 1050 which makes the icons way to small for me. Is
there any way
to stop this re-setting?

 

[Gerry]

Bear

Which?


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Regards.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Some do both.

Bear / Kelly

Do they alter the Registry or prevent alterations to the Registry?

Any "protections" enabled by applications that alter the Registry
(e.g., Spybot Tea Timer; NAV & Norton Add-ons).

Kelly wrote:
Doesn't undo what changes, Bear?


Safe Mode doesn't undo changes made to the Registry, though.

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM wrote:
If you do it in Safe Mode none of those are running.

Bear

Is the solution to go Offline. Disable the security software.
Make the change clicking on Apply and OK. Restart the computer.
Re-enable the security software.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of
third-party applications may be disallowing the change(s) from
"sticking". These include but are not limited to Ad-aware's
Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer, SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware
Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee
VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm (Free, Pro,
& Security Suite). Rob wrote:
I am running XP on a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. When I log
back on after logging off and closing the computer the
resolution changes from 1280 by 768
to 1680 by 1050 which makes the icons way to small for me. Is
there any way
to stop this re-setting?

 

[Gerry]

Yes PD43 that is my experience as well.



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Gerry
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