Can't Change Display Resolution

[Barefoot_Tom]

Just for info:  If the monitor .INF file is corrupted or damaged, Windows may think that the monitor can't handle any other resolutions/modes.  We know you've tried a different graphics card; have you also tried a different monitor?

Ultimately, it may take a reinstallation of Windows to fix this.  A bit of a pain, alas.

I have tried a different monitor, and got the same error message.
I'm afraid you may be right about Windows, but I'm a little hesitant aboput doing it. What's the best way so that I can still retain the desktop, and the registry values?
Tom

[panboy]

Display:
     Video Adapter                                     Diamond Stealth 3D 2000 Pro (S3 ViRGE-DX 375)  (4
MB)
     Video Adapter                                     Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
     3D Accelerator                                    Intel i752
     3D Accelerator                                    S3 ViRGE/GX
     Monitor                                           ViewSonic A70  (CZ94100550)


Whats Going on Here? i See 3 GFX cards , An Intel I752, a Diamond S3 DX, and An S3 GX
How many Cards Have you got installed.
Uninstall them All, Remove 2 from the Computer, and Install The Drivers for the one thats Left, Unless I'm Reading it wrong

[Rob Pomeroy]

What's the best way so that I can still retain the desktop, and the registry values?

Well I'm afraid Tom that you can't have it both ways.  It seems likely that there is a problem lurking in your registry, so it has to go.  Look on the bright side: a full reinstall invariably results in a healthier, faster computer.  You don't really notice how much the slowing down creeps up on you over the months and years between reinstalls...

[Barefoot_Tom]

Display:
      
Uninstall them All, Remove 2 from the Computer, and Install The Drivers for the one thats Left, Unless I'm Reading it wrong

 

Did that; didn't help. I'm working my courage up to a Windows re-install.
Tom

[GX1_Man]

You're ready to go.Obviously nothing else has helped.

What was the answer to the question about multiple video cards?

[Barefoot_Tom]

Ultimately, it may take a reinstallation of Windows to fix this.  A bit of a pain, alas.

Holding my breath the entire time (you've no idea how hard that becomes after 35 minutes or so) I re-installed Windows. Not only did I not lose the desktop, but the problem HAS BEEN SOLVED!!

Thanks, you've been really helpful.
Tpm

[Barefoot_Tom]

You're ready to go.Obviously nothing else has helped.

What was the answer to the question about multiple video cards?

Only one card at a time, in addition to the built-in adapter. I just didn't delete the drivers that weren't being used.
Tom

[GX1_Man]

People balk at a reinstallation, but look how much quicker it would have been had we started there!  

Thanks for posting back.

[patio]

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