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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Josee on July 15, 2008, 10:38:15 PM

Title: Getting a message about Optimum Modes that is driving me crazy!!!
Post by: Josee on July 15, 2008, 10:38:15 PM
I need some rescuing! I inadvertantly unplugged my computer earlier and now it does a disk scan, saying something about FAT32, then gives me a rectangle that reads: "Not Optimum Mode Recommended Mode: 1280x1024 60Hz." This rectangle moves around the black screen, giving me no access to anything on the computer. I have tried rebooting, unplugging it again and waiting, turning it off and waiting a good half hour, pressing Esc and all of the F keys (hey, I'm getting desperate).

Thank you thank you and blessings upon you.

Josee
Title: Re: Getting a message about Optimum Modes that is driving me crazy!!!
Post by: drmsucks on July 15, 2008, 11:02:55 PM
Try starting in Safe Mode. Shut down computer, re-start and keep pressing and releasing the F8 key until you get a black screen that offers an option to boot to Safe Mode - choose it.

When in Safe Mode, right-click on an empty space on the desktop>Properties>Settings tab, adjust Screen Resolution to 1280x1024. Shut down and re-start. Windows should start normally.

If you still have problems, post back with more info: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,33586.0.html.

Let us know how you make out.

Good luck!
Title: Thank you drmsucks! I so appreciate it.
Post by: Josee on July 15, 2008, 11:46:03 PM
You were absolutely right and replied so quickly too. Everything is back in working order now. Thanks so much--I'm thrilled.
Title: Re: Thank you drmsucks! I so appreciate it.
Post by: Broni on July 15, 2008, 11:50:19 PM
Always reply in very same thread: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,61498.msg390089.html#msg390089
This time, I'll move your response to appropriate thread
Title: Re: Thank you drmsucks! I so appreciate it.
Post by: drmsucks on July 16, 2008, 12:07:18 AM
Quote from: Josee on July 15, 2008, 11:46:03 PM
You were absolutely right and replied so quickly too. Everything is back in working order now. Thanks so much--I'm thrilled.

Glad that we could help!