I can go to list all modes and change it to 1024x768, but that makes it in 256 color mode! It doesn't recognize my monitor, only saying DEFAULT. Basically this only gives me 2 options: 640x480-16 bit or 1024x768-256 color.....

I can't install ANY video drivers from dell, driver setup crashes each and every time saying "System problem" or something.

What should I do? It's a dell Inspiron 1150.

Please! Please!

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OS Information:
PropertyValue
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk0\Partitio n2
Service Pack 2.0
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS


Processor:
PropertyValue
Current Clock Speed 2598
Description x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.60GHz


Memory (RAM):
PropertyValue
Bank Label
Capacity 268435456

Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~256 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 254MB

Disk Drives:
PropertyValue
Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model TOSHIBA MK3021GAS
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 30005821440 (~28 GB)
Number of Partitions 2

Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model Maxtor 6 L100P0 USB Device
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 100249712640 (~93 GB)
Number of Partitions 1


Installed Printers:
PropertyValue
Name Neevia Explorer
Port Name C:\Program Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Explorer.ps
Default False
Driver Name Neevia Converter

Name Neevia Converter
Port Name FILE:
Default False
Driver Name Neevia Converter

Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
Port Name Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port:
Default False
Driver Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver

Name Final Draft PDF Converter
Port Name LPT1:
Default False
Driver Name Amyuni Document Converter 2.10

Name Dell Photo Printer 720
Port Name USB001
Default True
Driver Name Dell Photo Printer 720


Motherboard:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
Model
Name Base Board
Part Number
Product 0F3553
Serial Number .2SRCF51.CN1296147K3968.
Version


BIOS:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
Name Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Release Date 20041021000000.000000+000
Version DELL - 27d40a15


Monitor:
PropertyValue
Description Default Monitor
Name Default Monitor
Screen Height 768
Screen Width 1024

Description Default Monitor
Name Default Monitor
Screen Height
Screen Width


Keyboard:
PropertyValue
Description Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard


Pointing Device:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Microsoft
Name PS/2 Compatible Mouse


Sound Card:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer SigmaTel
Description SigmaTel C-Major Audio
Device ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_017F1028&REV_01\3&61A AA01&0&FD


Video Card:
PropertyValue
Adapter Compatibility Intel Corporation
Adapter RAM
Description Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Installed Display Drivers
Driver Version
Driver Date
Video Mode Description 1024 x 768 x 256 colors

Adapter Compatibility Intel Corporation
Adapter RAM
Description Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Installed Display Drivers
Driver Version 6.14.10.3889
Driver Date 8/20/2004 9:26:00 PM
Video Mode Description


DirectX Installation:
PropertyValue
Version 6.03.01.0148


Modem:
PropertyValue
Model BCM V.92 56K Modem
Name BCM V.92 56K Modem

Model Motorola USB Modem
Name Motorola USB Modem


Network Adapters:
PropertyValue
Description Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description Microsoft TV/Video Connection
Description WAN Miniport (Network Monitor)
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description Dell Wireless WLAN 1350 WLAN Mini-PCI Card
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport

External Ports:
PropertyValue
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator

Expansion Slots:
PropertyValue
Slot Designation PCMCIA 0
Slot Designation MiniPCI
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Is this a new problem? Were things working OK previously? Any new hardware and or software?

Perhaps try this Application:

Dell Driver Reset Tool
Application

Release Title: Application: Dell Driver Reset Tool, Application, Windows XP, English, Multi System, v. 1.02L (DiRT - External Zip) , A01
Release Date: 2/7/2005
Description: Driver Reset Tool is an application that will scan the system for malfunctioning drivers and reset such drivers to the original drivers available in the system.

http://support.dell.com/support/down...&os=WW1&osl=EN

Inspiron 1150

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...=us&l=en&s=gen

Also the verbatim error message may help.

Brand new problem. Turned off my computer, turned it back on a bit later and BOOM, low resolution.

OK. Trying Driver Reset Tool Now..Will update in a few minutes.

OK, I ran it and it found all my drivers fine,( Graphics controller, modem etc.) but for video, it just said something like "Video Driver (VGA Compatible)"

It still can't recognize my monitor!

I would try a System Restore as this is a new problem.

start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

If that doesn't help:

Did you try the Video drivers from this link?

http://support.dell.com/support/down...&os=WW1&osl=EN

Intel Extreme Graphics 855 GM
Driver

Release Title: Video: Intel Extreme Graphics 855 GM, Driver, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Multi Language, Multi System, v.6.14.10.4363, A12
Release Date: 8/25/2005
Description: Graphics driver for Intel 855GM/GME systems

The DAL scan sees this chip. Try doing all of this in Safe Mode.

It won't let me install the drivers I download. It says error. Then when I went into Control Panel > System > Video Controller > Update Driver, it automatically found the driver, but after installation it said CANNOT FINISH because "access denied."

I wasn't in safe mode, though, so if I get into safe mode, do you think that should help?

OK, I tried everything in safe mode and it STILL didn't work. Not authorized, errors, etc.

Would COMPLETELY re-installing windows work? Like, wiping out my comp? I wouldn't mind since i have an external drive to put my documents on.

Do you have the built in administrator account as well as the one that you are using?

You would see all your accounts here:

start/run control userpasswords2

If your built in account is other than the one that you are using I would try to boot into that first.

Click Users must enter a User name... etc. then reboot.


Also:

Microsoft® Windows® XP Reinstall Guide [ All Desktops and Portables ]


http://support.dell.com/support/topi...22572D2728AF39