Video Display problems after an XP reinstall

[jeremy]

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I reformatted and reinstalled XP today, but now everytime I boot up, the
screen resolution is locked at 640x480 with 4 bit color quality (looks like
I'm in safe mode), and when I try and click the pull down menus or move the
slider bar to change those settings, I'm not able to get any other options.
Is this a driver issue? What should I do? Please help!

I have a Dell Inspiron Notebook 2600.

Jeremy

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Jeremy,

Yes, this is a driver issue. Install the appropriate drivers for your
graphics card from the CD supplied.

--
Ramesh Srinivasan
MS-MVP, Windows Shell

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

"Jeremy" <Jeremy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I reformatted and reinstalled XP today, but now everytime I boot up, the
> screen resolution is locked at 640x480 with 4 bit color quality (looks
> like
> I'm in safe mode), and when I try and click the pull down menus or move
> the
> slider bar to change those settings, I'm not able to get any other
> options.
> Is this a driver issue? What should I do? Please help!
>
> I have a Dell Inspiron Notebook 2600.
>
> Jeremy