Windows Resoulution After Formatting, And Re-Installing Xp Pro

No biggie, Small problem with my resoulution on my other comp just formatted my hard drive and re-installed windows xp sp1, installed fine and workin again like it was new thing is my desktop resoulution is set at 680x460 (think that's what it said) and when i go in to the settings tab on display properties the sliding tabs for the resoulution and colour have no option to move across, im not sure what graphics card is in it but i know its perfectly capable of displaying 1024x768

Any help much appreciated

 

What kind of computer is it, and what are the specs!!??

If it is a relatively new video card...then odds are windows doesn't have it's own driver built in for you graphics card!! Just install the driver that came with card and/or computer!!

Roger

 

Download and install Everest Home Edition from HERE. (freeware)

That will tell you what the video card is and supply links for the latest drivers.

If you are unsure then post back with the card name and model.

 

Sounds like you are using windows default vga drivers. You need to update with a driver specific to your video card to take advantage of the card resolution.

Most likely your card is nvidia, ati, or intel integrated. Please post your video card manufacturer and model! Either way, go to windows update (www.windowsupdate.com) and scan for updates for your computer - choose the custom option when scanning. Then go and download any optional hardware updates that are on there. If it is a video card driver problem, then it should be taken care of now.

 

I would personally be against downloading drivers from the windows update site as in my experience they are usually old. Better off doing what insomniac suggested.

Ian

 

Ive had problem downloading update drivers from microsoft as well always with radeon and have to roll back the driver and find the proper 1 so if you know the make of the card go on the site and see if u can get the drivers for it

 

In my opinion...the more of a non generic driver you get...the better off you are!!

Roger

 

The Windows Update site isn't a good idea for drivers, especially for video cards.

It's not totally accurate in detecting the card, and it's drivers are old as stated above, especially considering that companies like ATI and nVidia update theirs on an almost monthly basis, and that can mean considerable improvements as well as ironing out previous bugs.