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    Vista switches to basic theme automatically

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by PJ@y-Z, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. PJ@y-Z

    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    Everytime I turn on my laptop, vista switches to basic theme + lower resolution & color :confused:
    So I should change the resolution manually :mad:

    How can I find the program which force vista to use it?
     
    PJ@y-Z, Aug 31, 2008
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  2. Mr_Pat

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    Mine does the exact same thing... well until I formatted it.
     
    Mr_Pat, Aug 31, 2008
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  3. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I noticed in your sig you're using 177.xx drivers. Did you update that driver onto an existing driver? If you did go to nvidia's website and download the utility that completely uninstalls drivers from the OS and registry. Then reinstall your drivers.

    It sounds to me like a video driver issue. ;)
     
    Rodster, Aug 31, 2008
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  4. PJ@y-Z

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    I use driver sweeper in safe mode
     
    PJ@y-Z, Sep 1, 2008
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    Check if there are any programs running / auto stating which might be running in compatibility mode or try downgrading the Driver .
     
    vinumsv, Sep 1, 2008
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    hi
    it happens with me too BUT only when i run 3ds max software
    i agree with vinumsv you should checkout startup programs
     
    wishmaker619, Sep 1, 2008
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  7. PJ@y-Z

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    I checked my startup programs, but I couldn't find anything :(
    I think it doesn't happens everytime ...
     
    PJ@y-Z, Sep 1, 2008
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