Hi Wes,
Thank you for respondng again.
I have performed the steps you suggested under Device manager.
I still cannot see the loading of system files when I boot up the
computer. After I turn on the computer, I see only a couple of seconds
of vertical blue and black color stripes. [Ususally at this time, I
should see a flash of 'DELL' on the screen, and the system started to
load]. Then a moment of screen in black, presumbly the system files are
loading, but I can't see the proccess.
The sign in of user page later appears, and I typed in password to log
on. Afterwards, the computer is functioning well when I do my work.
I checked back Device Manager/Monitors tab, found the words va550 [the
one I clicked and rolled back] was gone.
To further check the result of my performed actions, I put back another
E771 monitor and turn on the computer. After a blink of 'DELL' appears,
I can see the loading of system files, and the log on after loading of
personal settings is normal.
Since ViewSonic va550's flat panel saves me space, for now I choose to
use it without seeing the loading of system files.
Shall I perform the steps on VerboseStatus, though I have no idea what
it is.
-- smartsnake
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I think that you are referring to a driver. Hint, never download any
drivers from Microsoft, get them from the manufacturer of your
hardware.
If it was, indeed drivers, you need to look in the Device Manager.
You can roll back the driver to the previous version.
Right click My Computer | Properties | Hardware tab |
Device Manager button | Click the [+] next Monitors |
Double click the monitor whose drivers you want to roll back |
Driver tab | Roll Back Driver button
Roll Back Driver button
[[Click to reinstall the previous version of the driver.]]
Device driver definition from XP Help and Support Glossary
[[A program that allows a specific device, such as a modem, network
adapter, or printer, to communicate with the operating system. Although
a device might be installed on your system, Windows cannot use the
device until you have installed and configured the appropriate driver.
If a device is listed in the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL), a
driver is usually included with Windows. Device drivers load
automatically (for all enabled devices) when a computer is started,
and thereafter run invisibly.]]
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In smartsnake <
[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes
Thanks for your reply. I have not carried not your steps due to the
following fact:
My son gave me his Viewsonic va550 monitor in xmas, I replaced it with
my own monitor. Everything was fine since then.
2 weeks ago I downloaded an update of va550 monitor from Microsoft
Update. Trying to see it was the cause of the problem, I disconnect
va550 from pc and put back my own monitor.
Guess what, it works. I can now see the loading of system files and
the moving color bar again.
I want to remove the va550 update but I can't find it under
Change/remove Programs.
I figure if I can't remove the va550 update, I either have to live
with the issue on va550, or use the other monitor which is bulky on
my desk.
Any comments? Thanks.
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It sounds like you might have VerboseStatus turned on.
If you want to turn this off...
If XP Pro...
If you are using a stand-alone computer or if you want to disable
verbose status messages on only one computer, follow these steps:
1 Click Start, and then click Run.
2 In the Open box, type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.
3 Expand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates,
and then click System.
4 In the right pane, double-click Verbose vs normal status messages.
5 Click Disabled, and then click OK.
6 Close Group Policy Object Editor, click OK, and then quit Active
Directory Users and Computers.
NOTE: Windows ignores this setting if the Remove Boot / Shutdown /
Logon / Logoff status messages setting is turned on.
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Or...
Start | Run | Type: regedit | Click OK
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