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    Driver 295.18 Resolution

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by ibill, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. ibill

    ibill Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed the beta 295.18 driver because of recommendations on the board. When I do the Intel resolution it shows 1600X900. However, when I go into the nvidia control panal and check resolution it says 800X600 with no options to change it. The customize is greyed out. Should I revert back to a non beta driver thats approved by dell like the 269.xx? Thanks to all who may have had this issue and can provide a recommendation.

    Bill
     
    ibill, Feb 1, 2012
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    bapski Notebook Consultant

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    same here... uninstalled and installed a different version... still with the same problem.. am back to stock driver.

     
    bapski, Feb 1, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    does it switch to 800X600 when you run on the discrete card when playing games? if not, its not a big deal I don't think. ;)
     
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    ibill Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, I was playing a pinball game using the gt550 nvidia and it was 800X600. When I switched to the intel card it displays at 1600X900. I switched back to the driver that came with the machine and now when I go to resolution in the control panal all the resolutions are there for me to choose.
     
    ibill, Feb 2, 2012
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