Screen Resolution

[rn5a]

I am working on WinXP Pro (SP2) & use a (8-year old) 14" Samsung
monitor.

When I tried to change the screen resolution (by going to Control
Panel-->Display & then selecting the 'Setting' tab) from the currently
set 800X600 to 1024X768, then I find that the screen resolution
automatically reverts back to 800X600!

Why is this happening & how do I change the screen resolution to
1024X768?

 

[AJR]

You do not state if it had been previously set at the higher resolution -
if not probably because the monitor does not support the higher resolution.

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Why is this happening & how do I change the screen resolution to
1024X768?

Either your video card won't support the higher resolution, or your
monitor won't.

 

[rn5a]

Either your video card won't support the higher resolution, or your
monitor won't.

Is there any way by which I can find out whether the video card
doesn't support it or is it the monitor that doesn't support it?
Irrespective of whether the video card is the culprit or the monitor,
is there any way by which I can make culprit support 1024X768 (of
course, other than buying a new video card or a new monitor)?

No, AJR, I have never ever set the resolution to 1024X768.

Thanks to both of you for your responses.

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Is there any way by which I can find out whether the video card
doesn't support it or is it the monitor that doesn't support it?
Irrespective of whether the video card is the culprit or the monitor,
is there any way by which I can make culprit support 1024X768 (of
course, other than buying a new video card or a new monitor)?

It's probably the video card. You can buy a new one that will support
1024x768 for pocket change. Install it, if it fixes your situation,
great.

If it doesn't, take it back for a refund.

 

[Elmo]

Is there any way by which I can find out whether the video card
doesn't support it or is it the monitor that doesn't support it?
Irrespective of whether the video card is the culprit or the monitor,
is there any way by which I can make culprit support 1024X768 (of
course, other than buying a new video card or a new monitor)?


No, AJR, I have never ever set the resolution to 1024X768.

Thanks to both of you for your responses.

Since the adapter had that resolution as an option on its slider, I
suspect the adapter can handle the resolution. You might try changing
the screen refresh rate under the Monitor tab, and see if the new
settings will be accepted.

 

[rn5a]

Since the adapter had that resolution as an option on its slider, I
suspect the adapter can handle the resolution. You might try changing
the screen refresh rate under the Monitor tab, and see if the new
settings will be accepted.

Joe, you have hit the nail on the head. I changed the monitor refresh
rate from 70 Hertz to 60 Hertz & now I am being allowed to use the
1024X768 screen resolution but the problem is when I change the
refresh rate to 60 Hertz, the screen goes on flickering (I don't know
whether I have used the correct term or not but it's somewhat like how
the lights in a pub blinks) at the speed of knots & it really strains
the eyes (I am not referring to the screen getting blackened out when
Windows implements the changes made in the refresh rate or the screen
resolution). This doesn't happen if the refresh rate is set to 70
Hertz or more.

Is there any way by which I can stop this flickering of the screen
when the refresh rate is set to 60 Hertz?

Thanks a lot for your suggestion...

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Joe, you have hit the nail on the head. I changed the monitor refresh
rate from 70 Hertz to 60 Hertz & now I am being allowed to use the
1024X768 screen resolution but the problem is when I change the
refresh rate to 60 Hertz, the screen goes on flickering (I don't know
whether I have used the correct term or not but it's somewhat like how
the lights in a pub blinks) at the speed of knots & it really strains
the eyes (I am not referring to the screen getting blackened out when
Windows implements the changes made in the refresh rate or the screen
resolution). This doesn't happen if the refresh rate is set to 70
Hertz or more.

Is there any way by which I can stop this flickering of the screen
when the refresh rate is set to 60 Hertz?

Have you tried setting the refresh rate up again, but lowering the color
depth?

 

[Elmo]

Joe, you have hit the nail on the head. I changed the monitor refresh
rate from 70 Hertz to 60 Hertz & now I am being allowed to use the
1024X768 screen resolution but the problem is when I change the
refresh rate to 60 Hertz, the screen goes on flickering (I don't know
whether I have used the correct term or not but it's somewhat like how
the lights in a pub blinks) at the speed of knots & it really strains
the eyes (I am not referring to the screen getting blackened out when
Windows implements the changes made in the refresh rate or the screen
resolution). This doesn't happen if the refresh rate is set to 70
Hertz or more.

Is there any way by which I can stop this flickering of the screen
when the refresh rate is set to 60 Hertz?

Thanks a lot for your suggestion...

If what Ken suggested doesn't help, you'll probably need a monitor that
can handle the higher hz.

 

[rn5a]

Have you tried setting the refresh rate up again, but lowering the color
depth?

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Ken, I tried it after going through your suggestion but that doesn't
make any difference. Any other ideas/suggestions?

Thanks