baloneybandit21,
Yup, it could be your card.
Some things you can try:
- change the resolution of your display (for Win ME): Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display...use the Settings tab and set your resolution higher or lower (using the slider)...click OK and follow any other instructions.
Did the black bar change or go away. If yes, suspect your card. If it is unchanged, it could be something else like your cables or connectors.
Are you using a video extension cable or any other added video equipment on your machine?
Are you using an Active Desktop? If so, try disabling it.
Have you run a recent full virus scan? Recommend this, if you haven't.
Dell