Screen Resolution Problem

[Guest]

Even though I have set the screen resolution to 1024x768 pixels, selected
apply, and OK, the monitor will automatically switch over to 640x480 pixels
every hour on the hour for a minute or two and then return to 1024x768
pixels. When the computer is booted up it will originally show a screen of
1024x768 pixels and then finish booting up with 640x480 pixels. I then have
to go into properties and change the setting to 1024x768 pixels. Any help
will be appreciated.

 

[Ron Martell]

Even though I have set the screen resolution to 1024x768 pixels, selected
apply, and OK, the monitor will automatically switch over to 640x480 pixels
every hour on the hour for a minute or two and then return to 1024x768
pixels. When the computer is booted up it will originally show a screen of
1024x768 pixels and then finish booting up with 640x480 pixels. I then have
to go into properties and change the setting to 1024x768 pixels. Any help
will be appreciated.

Is your monitor make and model correctly identified in Control Panel -
Display - Settings? If not then go to the monitor manufacturer's web
site, download the .inf file for your specific model number, and
configure that model in your display settings.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Guest]

Ron, Thanks for the advice however the correct monitor is listed in the
settings window. I tried resetting the monitor (NEC Multisync LCD1530V) but
nothing changes. I should note that this monitor has worked for years with my
SONY pc and just developed this problem in the past 2 weeks. I timed the
change in resolution that occurs exactly every hour on the hour (from the
time I boot up) and it only takes approximately 40 seconds to go from
1024x768 to 640x480 and then return to 1024x768. I remember recently
downloading a patch for my HP Director file (because it would not open) and
the fix said something about it may cause the resolution to change but it
would not affect anything other than the HP Director window.????