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    Screen Resolution problems

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by iwelshykid, Mar 28, 2011.

  1. iwelshykid

    iwelshykid Newbie

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    So, I went and installed a GFX card update, and when it started installing my screen went black. It stayed this way for several minutes, so I figured something was wrong. I shut down the computer, waited a few seconds, then rebooted. The first thing I noticed was that my external monitor didn't have anything on the screen. Then, at the user-login page, the resolution was set to 800x600. I immediately signed in, and went to my screen-res window, then tried to fix it, but instead the only options I have are 800x600, and 1024x768. It's really annoying, and actually starting to give me a headache. Can someone tell me how I might go about fixing this?
     
    iwelshykid, Mar 28, 2011
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    SOunds like a bad or not at all drive install. Use driver sweeper in windows safe mode and then try to install the driver again, preferably a fresh dl.
     
    RainMotorsports, Mar 28, 2011
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    iwelshykid Newbie

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    Do I clean Nvidia Chipset, Physx, and Display, or just certain ones in particular?
     
    iwelshykid, Mar 28, 2011
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    Display and optionally physx. Chipset is for the motherboard chipset if applicable which it isnt in your case anyways.
     
    RainMotorsports, Mar 28, 2011
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    iwelshykid Newbie

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    Alright, thanks for the quick response!
     
    iwelshykid, Mar 28, 2011
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