I accidentally set my screen resolution to 640 x 480 and now it is stuck in that position. I cannot make the slider move and I am becoming quite desperate. Please help as this is truly driving me crazy! Thanks in advance.

This isn't a reply. This is actually another question dealing with the identical problem. Where in ME do you find the device manager? I have kind of looked all over the Control Panel with no success. Thanks for your help!!!!

Windows 95/98/Me

* You can open Device Manager by double-clicking on the System icon in Control Panel, and choosing the Device Manager tab. It is also accessible by right-clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties, and selecting the Device Manager tab. Getting to the Device Manager this can require up to six mouse clicks, but there is an easier way.

* Open an Explorer window, and select your Start Menu folder (under your Windows directory). It doesn't have to go here, but it's as good a place as any.
* Select New and then Shortcut from the File Menu.
* In the field labelled Command Line, type C:\WINDOWS\CONTROL.EXE Sysdm.cpl, System,1 (replace C:\WINDOWS\ with your Windows directory, if different).
* Click Next, type Device Manager for the name of this shortcut, and press Finish when you're done.
* There will now be a shortcut directly to Device Manager in your Start Menu.

Also you might find this post interesting:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...=en-us&m=1&p=1

Thank you. I can do that!

Now I need to know how to fix the screen resolution. I cannot move the "arrow" or whatever you call it to any setting. It is stuck in 640 x 480 and the color is stuck on "16 colors." Thank you in advance.

Did you try this:

Reboot to Safe Mode
Open Device Manager
Remove ALL Display Adapters
Remove ALL Monitors
Reboot to Normal Mode - Windows will reinstall the required drivers -
hopefully curing your problem.



--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...=en-us&m=1&p=1

I followed the directions to the nth degree. Everything worked as you said. Windows restored the hardware as predicted and....guess what!....the resolution is still stuck! I hope somebody has some more suggestions for me!

My next try would be to reload your graphics drivers from the manufacturer.

Run this scan to ID the manufacturer:

http://www.d-a-l.com/hardware-scan.php

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OS Information:
PropertyValue
OS Name Microsoft Windows ME|C:\WINDOWS|
Service Pack .
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS


Processor:
PropertyValue
Current Clock Speed 633
Description Intel(r) Celeron(tm) processor
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel Celeron processor


Memory (RAM):
PropertyValue
Bank Label Bank 1
Capacity 33554432

Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~32 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 30MB

Disk Drives:
PropertyValue
Description GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE01
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model IDE DISK TYPE01
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 10005037056 (~9 GB)
Number of Partitions 1


Installed Printers:
PropertyValue
Name Canon BJC-2100
Port Name LPT1:
Driver Name Canon BJC-2100


Motherboard:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer TriGem Computer, Inc.
Model
Name Base Board
Part Number
Product TriGem System Board
Serial Number 000000000000000000
Version 000000


BIOS:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Phoenix Technologies LTD
Name Default System BIOS
Release Date 19001130******.******+***
Version EPP revision 9.00


Monitor:
PropertyValue
Description Plug and Play Monitor
Name Plug and Play Monitor
Screen Height 480
Screen Width 640


Keyboard:
PropertyValue
Description Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard


Pointing Device:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer (Standard mouse types)
Name PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port


Sound Card:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer
Description Audio for AC'97 Driver for Intel(r) 82801 Controller
Device ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2415&SUBSYS_3151109F&REV_02\BUS_0 0&DEV_1F&FUNC_05

Manufacturer Intel
Description AC'97 Driver for Intel(r) 82801 Controller
Device ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2415&SUBSYS_7140109F&REV_02\BUS_0 0&DEV_1F&FUNC_05


Video Card:
PropertyValue
Adapter Compatibility (Standard display types)
Adapter RAM
Description Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
Installed Display Drivers vga.drv
Driver Version 4.0
Driver Date 6/7/2000 8:00:00 PM
Video Mode Description 640 x 480 x 2 colors


DirectX Installation:
PropertyValue
Version 6.03.01.0148


Modem:
PropertyValue
Model Conexant SoftK56 PCI Modem(M)
Name unimodem.vxd

Model HSP56 MR
Name unimodem.vxd


Network Adapters:
PropertyValue
Description PPP Adapter.

External Ports:
PropertyValue
External Reference Designator COM 1
External Reference Designator COM 2
External Reference Designator Parallel
External Reference Designator PS/2 Keyboard
External Reference Designator PS/2 Mouse
External Reference Designator USB
External Reference Designator FDD
External Reference Designator Primary IDE
External Reference Designator Secondary IDE
External Reference Designator Video
External Reference Designator Audio

Expansion Slots:
PropertyValue
Slot Designation PCI Slot1 - CN12
Slot Designation PCI Slot2 - CN13
Slot Designation PCI Slot3 - CN14


I hope this is what you need. It is abolutely Greek to me! Thank you.
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Just another quick question:

That scan shows an onboard basic VGA. Indicating that you do not have a separate graphics card?

Or do you?

Also what is the make and model of the computer?