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    Graphics problem on windows xp

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rewesh, Sep 8, 2007.

  1. Rewesh

    Rewesh Newbie

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    Hey everyone,
    I need help badly with my old Dell Inspiron 2500, suddenly, my notebook each time it starts, just stays blacked out, I cant see my login screen, nor my mouse cursor or any other thing, just a black screen. But when starting my notebook using the F8 button, then choosing VGA mode, and it start ok, except that the screen resolution is set to 640×480.

    It has Intel graphics accelerator, but I dont know how to fix or disable it, maybe it will fix the issue, or maybe not. Help please :confused:

    Using Windows XP Professional x86
    Thanks in advance
     
    Rewesh, Sep 8, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Did you hook it to an external screen?
     
    ZaZ, Sep 8, 2007
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  3. Rewesh

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    No I didnt, I reinstalled windows
     
    Rewesh, Sep 9, 2007
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    qhn Notebook User

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    driver missing then?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 9, 2007
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  5. Rewesh

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    I downloaded an installed the driver from Intel's website, thank you.

    Issue resolved
     
    Rewesh, Sep 9, 2007
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