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Win XP giving Video Mode Not Supported message at startup

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MtheDeuce

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Sep 8, 2003
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Trying not to sound like Donald Rumsfeld here:

I think I tinkered with the wrong thing here. I believe I was adjusting my video resolution, although at some point my computer (WinXP), upon booting up, will not boot up but instead, goes to a "VIDEO MODE NOT SUPPORTED" screen. The only way I can start it is in the safe mode, whereby I uninstall and reinstall the video driver. The thing then goes to a 60 second countdown, boots up properly, and functions normally until I turn it off again. Then the same thing happens.

I don't have the slightest idea what to do, but I know someone here does. I'm thanking you in advance for your help.

MMaison.

note: Rudi was kind enough to suggest the tip below. Does that help anyone??




OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name INTENTIONALLY OMITTED System Manufacturer INTELR System ModeRudiVVC (IS/IT--Manageme)May 11, 2004Hi!


re: Rudi

I think you trapped into a complete wrong forum.
This is the AIX-forum for the lucky ones
fighting with the IBM-UNIX.

My only idea to your XP-problem:
a) Perhaps you have a program in your
registry-run-once-key, that starts at normal startup
and changes your video-resolution.
(Don't ask me, where this key lies in detail.)
b) What programs are started in your AUTOSTART?
Perhaps there is a "resolution-changer"?
c) Try to ask your question within a Windows-XP-forum.

 
Try to uninstall the driver in safe mode and then install it in normal mode.
 
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