VGA problem

[Guest]

Just recently when trying to figure out why none of my Microsoft programs work, Explorer, Internet, control panel. My computer started rebooting. I have tried to go into msconfig and have not been able to signal out the problem. I thought it was my graphics card because in safe more or normal mode, when I check display settings there is NO VGA Adapter. Previously my graphics card was recognized because I have been using it to run animation programs for the past few months. I can have the card in and run my monitor through it, but XP let me install the driver for my card, because it see's no VGA drivver. Oh also when it reboots the blue screen pops up with messages. I have tried the suggestions on here so that the screen will stay up longer but it does not help.

I need help and fast.

 

[Kelly]

Hi John,

For starters, begin here. Run each and every one listed:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

 

[EGR]

when I check display settings there is NO VGA Adapter

If you have an AGP video adaptor but it doesn't show up this is often caused
by a bad or missing CPU to AGP controller driver.
This is a motherboard driver, NOT part of the video driver itself. If it's
damaged or missing then the video driver won't install as it can't see the
video adaptor.
Try getting the latest motherboard drivers from the manufacturer's site.