display problems, hmmmmm

[DFCSmash]

Well, I've been fighting this all week with my limited (non-existant) computer skills. I would have called in my tech, but his middle daughter graduated high school on Wed., and his eldest daughter got married yesyerday. I am thinking that right about now he is sitting in a corner somewhere muttering to himself.

For some reason, I am unable to switch my monitor from 480x640 16 colors to ANYTHING else. It's almost like the video side is stuck in "SAFE" mode.

Dazed and confused and hoping for enlightenment here.

Any and all help appreciated.

[tmehmel]

Sounds like your computer has lost its Video card drivers. What operating system do you use?
tom

[DFCSmash]

Dinosaur op sys. Windows 98. Video card is Nvidia GeForce 5200 Monitor is 17" Gateway VX700. Does this help?

[tmehmel]

it helps a bit. Do you have msn messenger?
tom

[DFCSmash]

Kids use it all the time, I have hotmail address, so we'll try.

[DFCSmash]

THANK YOU to tmehmel! It's back! From this extremely tech-challenged guy. :)

[tmehmel]

no problem, i must admit i had the sweats during the last reboot, its the waiting that kills you!!!

tom