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Vista - Resolution Reset on Startup

 
 
03-16-2007   #1 (permalink)
Andy


 

Resolution Reset on Startup

I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why, but I
have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around, but I
seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know how
I can solve this?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
03-16-2007   #2 (permalink)
Claudia


 

RE: Resolution Reset on Startup



"Andy" wrote:

> I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
> resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why, but I
> have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around, but I
> seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know how
> I can solve this?


I am having the same problem. I have a 3 month old Dell laptop and the
resolution keeps changing. At times the screen will go black in the middle of
working and changes the resolution. If you find a solution to this let me
know.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
04-22-2007   #3 (permalink)
Harlan


 

RE: Resolution Reset on Startup

I have the same problem as well. I have a 1440X900 screen that sometimes
resets to a lower resolution upon startup. My computer is an HP Pavilion
DV9000, and I am using Windows Vista. Anyone know what is going on?

"Andy" wrote:

> I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
> resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why, but I
> have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around, but I
> seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know how
> I can solve this?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
04-24-2007   #4 (permalink)


Win XP Pro / Win Vista Ultimate
 
 

sounds like drivers for the VC are not fully compatibles with windows vista
try safe mode and see if you get the same problem there
My System SpecsSystem Spec
08-21-2007   #5 (permalink)
Bryan


 

RE: Resolution Reset on Startup

Same Problem... Running an 20" widescreen Acer brand new.


"Andy" wrote:

> I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
> resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why, but I
> have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around, but I
> seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know how
> I can solve this?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
09-27-2007   #6 (permalink)
srfk


 

RE: Resolution Reset on Startup

Same problem, just got a new Dell laptop and it's doing this every time I put
it on standby or reboot.

Did anyone find a solution?

Simon

"Bryan" wrote:
Quote:

> Same Problem... Running an 20" widescreen Acer brand new.
>
>
> "Andy" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
> > resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why, but I
> > have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around, but I
> > seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know how
> > I can solve this?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
10-13-2007   #7 (permalink)
Jennihul


 

RE: Resolution Reset on Startup

I have this issue as well and it's been several months since this first post.
No answers yet? It's very annoying to have to reset the resolution everytime
I open the lid of my laptop.

JH

"Andy" wrote:
Quote:

> I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
> resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why, but I
> have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around, but I
> seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know how
> I can solve this?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
10-14-2007   #8 (permalink)
Curious


 

Re: Resolution Reset on Startup

some ideas:
1 If you use system on/off switch to turn off your system instead of your
shutdown option then your setting changes are not saved.
2. Do you mean when you start Vista or do you mean when you start Media
Center in Vista?
3. If you mean Media Center then make sure you have told Media Center that
you have a 1280x1024 display.
4, Is the native resolution of the laptop really 1280x1024?
"Jennihul" <Jennihul@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:8350D5A9-3F33-41EA-BDCF-BD2CF62C1ABC@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I have this issue as well and it's been several months since this first
>post.
> No answers yet? It's very annoying to have to reset the resolution
> everytime
> I open the lid of my laptop.
>
> JH
>
> "Andy" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
>> resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why,
>> but I
>> have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around,
>> but I
>> seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know
>> how
>> I can solve this?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
10-27-2007   #9 (permalink)
srfk


 

RE: Resolution Reset on Startup

hi

This problem on my machine has now just stopped. I tried messing around with
the settings on control panel, but I'm not sure if that was what did it as it
didnt stop immediately.

FYI the folllowing two options are now ticked on Display Panel (Options)
when Monitor 1 is selected:

- it's my principal monitor
- stretch the desktop to this moniter

(NB these are rough translations from the French).

Hope this is of use,

Simon


"Jennihul" wrote:
Quote:

> I have this issue as well and it's been several months since this first post.
> No answers yet? It's very annoying to have to reset the resolution everytime
> I open the lid of my laptop.
>
> JH
>
> "Andy" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > I have a 1280x1024 monitor. Every time I start Windows Vista, my screen
> > resolution automatically resets itself to 640x480. I have no idea why, but I
> > have to change it back every time i start Windows. I've looked around, but I
> > seem to be the only one I know of who has this problem. Does anyone know how
> > I can solve this?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-24-2008   #10 (permalink)
pukitas


 

RE: Resolution Reset on Startup

Talk about frustrating. I have a Toshiba satellite my monitor is 1440 X900
and i have the same problem. Don't know who to turn to anymore. Let me know
if any idea anyone.
Thanks
My System SpecsSystem Spec
 

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