Display resolution after reformatting is very low

Orlando · External Since: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 1

Hello!,I reformatted my Pentium3,Win98 computer and the only resolution
available on the Display,Settings screen is 2 colors and 16 colors,I updated
Win98 and installed from my CD Second Edtion the driver,and can not find any
newer drivers to improve the resolution.The Screen area slider will not move
from 640 by 480 (lowest setting)
My video adapter says Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
Any information appreciated
Thanks

Orlando

Jeff Richards · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1333

You need to install the display drivers for your video adapter card. The
card was probably manufactured after Windows 98 was released, so there won't
be any drivers for it on the W98 installation CD. Get the drivers from the
manufacturer's www site or from a CD that was supplied with your system or
from the CD that was supplied with the video card if you have installed an
upgrade.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Orlando" <orlydelano.TakeThisOut@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> Hello!,I reformatted my Pentium3,Win98 computer and the only resolution
> available on the Display,Settings screen is 2 colors and 16 colors,I
> updated
> Win98 and installed from my CD Second Edtion the driver,and can not find
> any
> newer drivers to improve the resolution.The Screen area slider will not
> move
> from 640 by 480 (lowest setting)
> My video adapter says Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
> Any information appreciated
> Thanks
>
> Orlando
>
>

Ron Badour1 · External Since: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 1754

When the correct screen resolution (screen area) or the right number of
colors are not available choices in display properties, settings tab, then
it is a good bet you do not have the right driver installed for your display
adapter. The display adapter in your PC is either a video card or a display
chipset on the motherboard.

If you received a CD or floppy disks with drivers along with your PC, see if
they contain a display adapter driver and install it using: control panel,
system, device manager, display adapter.

If you know what display adapter your PC has but you have no disks, use
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a> to track down the correct driver on the internet.

If you do not know what display adapter your PC uses, you can go to a MS-DOS
prompt and type: Debug and hit enter. The screen will display a
flashing prompt next to a - sign. Type: DC000:35 (DC000:50 may also work)
and hit enter. The name and possibly model of your display adapter should
appear on the right hand side of the screen. To quit Debug, type Q and hit
enter. If Debug is not helpful, you can try this program: Advanced PCI
Info, available at: <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.upsystems.com.ua/support/alexmina/" target="_blank">http://www.upsystems.com.ua/support/alexmina/</a> If all
else fails, you will have to remove the computer case. Look at where the
monitor plugs into the back of the case and then check that location inside
the case. If there is a card there, you obviously have a video card and if
not, you have on board graphics. Write down any information displayed on
either the card or the chipset on the motherboard. Then use <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a>
to search for the information. Do not include all the data you found in one
search message--search on each piece individually. If you include all the
information at once, you might not get a hit.

I have found that a video card will generally have to be removed in order to
see the information. Be careful of static electricity as it can fry
components. Before touching anything in the computer case (the cord is
unplugged, right?), ground yourself to the case by touching it. Don't work
on carpeting since shuffling your feet on it can generate static electricity
after you grounded yourself. Remove the one screw that holds the card in
place and using a rocking motion (left to right and back), pull the card
straight out.

--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
Tips: <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://home.satx.rr.com/badour" target="_blank">http://home.satx.rr.com/badour</a>
Knowledge Base Info:
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo" target="_blank">http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo</a>

"Orlando" <orlydelano.TakeThisOut@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:uJQh7Y2SFHA.2128@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hello!,I reformatted my Pentium3,Win98 computer and the only resolution
> available on the Display,Settings screen is 2 colors and 16 colors,I
> updated
> Win98 and installed from my CD Second Edtion the driver,and can not find
> any
> newer drivers to improve the resolution.The Screen area slider will not
> move
> from 640 by 480 (lowest setting)
> My video adapter says Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
> Any information appreciated
> Thanks
>
> Orlando
>
>

victorias_secrets · Joined: Jun 02, 2005 Posts: 1

Hi there, I noticed you never received a reply to your great post, so I'll be the first (as far as I know) to say thanx so much for all that info. It was just what I was looking for tonight! Your a lifesaver, victoria

Donny · Joined: Oct 06, 2007 Posts: 2

i have the same problem. how did you fix it? Donny in FL.

Donny · Joined: Oct 06, 2007 Posts: 2

Hello!,I reformatted my Pentium3,Win98 computer and the only resolution
> available on the Display,Settings screen is 2 colors and 16 colors,I
> updated
> Win98 and installed from my CD Second Edtion the driver,and can not find
> any
> newer drivers to improve the resolution.The Screen area slider will not
> move
> from 640 by 480 (lowest setting)
> My video adapter says Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
> Any information appreciated
> Thanks Donny In Fl.
>