Basically, a 17" Monitor has a max resolution of say 1024x768.
But the computer was previously connected to a 21" monitor set to 16x12.
When connected to the 17", it will display a black screen due to the fact
the computer is set to 1600x1200. No other monitor available at moment,
and no visible desktop, so how to I go about forcing the resolution to the
original 1024x768? Remember, no other monitor available as yet...
As far as I'm aware, it's not possible to force from safe mode since the
GPU is not used. Only onboard graphics. Besides, what ever res I chose
from safemode, will make no difference from boot.
Thanks
Tam...
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You might have to hit F8 twice to get that option, but it will take you into a normal Windows boot (not safe mode), with a generic VGA driver loaded at (probably) 640x480. From there, set your correct res.
OR ...
2) Boot into safe mode, disable video driver, reboot into normal mode, re-enable driver and set resolution.
Ah nice one thank you McFly! I just brought my LCD over and done it for him
with my monitor. All sorted. But great advice and will be used in future IF this ever
happens again lol. Thanks again ol boy!
I always had an idea that was what VGA mode did. "Thx for confirming that Mcfly!
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