lebo2000
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Windows 98 Locking up after changing display settings
I am experiencing a problem where my computer locks up when I go to change the display settings. I have loaded a Scrabble game that says I need to change my colors to 256. Once I made the change the computer locked up. When I restart it works fine but whenever I go in to change the settings it locks up again. I have reinstalled the video driver, defragged, booted in safe mode and reinstalled the driver, uninstalled the Scrabble game but it is still happening. Any ideas?
ASKER
I did get the latest video drivers from the manufacturer but still no luck. As far as the second part of your answer goes I'm not sure why that would have any affect. I normally can change my display settings all day long without rebooting. I don't even know where to go to look to see where that is set.
ASKER
I did get the latest video drivers from the manufacturer but still no luck. As far as the second part of your answer goes I'm not sure why that would have any affect. I normally can change my display settings all day long without rebooting. I don't even know where to go to look to see where that is set.
the drivers seems to be okay. try removing the start up items and disabling the antivirus if enabled during start up and retry. what kind of video card do u have? is that onboard or a agp/pci card. were u able to change it to 256 colour mode before u installed the particular game that u have mentioned. if u were able to , then try running a system restore( c:\> windows\command\scanreg /restore ) from the command prompt and try to restore a previous good known registry. if none of them work. try the mother of all rememdies, a dirty installation of win 98
ASKER
It is a pci card. I have removed it and reinstalled it and the same problem exists. I never tried to change it to 256 colors before I installed the game, but even when I uninstall the game the problem still exists. How do I go about removing the start up items and which ones are you referring to?
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go to microsoft knowledge base to know more about system restore.
Hi,
Please consider a DirectX update. Version 8 works fine as far as I know. You can find it anywhere on the net but I would advise you to download it from a microsoft site. If you will need, I'll look for a suitable link for you.
Sincerely,
MoNsPoT
Please consider a DirectX update. Version 8 works fine as far as I know. You can find it anywhere on the net but I would advise you to download it from a microsoft site. If you will need, I'll look for a suitable link for you.
Sincerely,
MoNsPoT
ASKER
Can you explain the Directx update for me. What does that do and what is it for?
ASKER
I ran the Windows Update yesterday, and isn't it included in there?
ASKER
I ran the Windows Update yesterday, and isn't it included in there?
dude..the reason why this could happen is probably bcoz there is some application that either is using the 16 bit colour or higher mode all time. have u tried removing all the start up items i have told u.
Hi,
Here you can find information and download link for DirectX 9:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/
Although the symptoms remind me of a DirectX problem of mine, downloading and installinng it may be a HUGE loss of time, regarding your present problem (satisfaction NOT guaranteed :o)
Otherwise, updating DX will (mostly) make your PC work faster and/or better considering the graphics and sound, and also may correct some problems you are experiencing.
Anyway, please try it as a last resort if other comments like lokeshgm7's won't work.
Sincerely,
MoNsPoT
Here you can find information and download link for DirectX 9:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/
Although the symptoms remind me of a DirectX problem of mine, downloading and installinng it may be a HUGE loss of time, regarding your present problem (satisfaction NOT guaranteed :o)
Otherwise, updating DX will (mostly) make your PC work faster and/or better considering the graphics and sound, and also may correct some problems you are experiencing.
Anyway, please try it as a last resort if other comments like lokeshgm7's won't work.
Sincerely,
MoNsPoT
dude..the reason why this could happen is probably bcoz there is some application that either is using the 16 bit colour or higher mode all time. have u tried removing all the start up items i have told u.
ASKER
Thanks for all of your suggestions. I did get it workling by running a restore from earler in the week, but it still doesn't explain what happened. Removing the startup items didn't work, but I do understand your logic for doing it. Again Thanks for all your help.
ASKER
Thannks for your ideas.
Hi lebo2000,
My idea was that the problem was about the scrabble program modified some system files required for correct display.
Appereantly, lokeshgm7's idea was that the program has changed some settings in the registry. And it was right.
I think that lokeshgm7 has deserved an "A" grade. I'm sure that he/she would try o explain what went wrong if you have asked before grading the answer.
Anyway, please write a zero-point question to the Community Support (from left frame) demanding a grade change from B to A, else I'll do it.
Sincerely,
MoNsPoT
My idea was that the problem was about the scrabble program modified some system files required for correct display.
Appereantly, lokeshgm7's idea was that the program has changed some settings in the registry. And it was right.
I think that lokeshgm7 has deserved an "A" grade. I'm sure that he/she would try o explain what went wrong if you have asked before grading the answer.
Anyway, please write a zero-point question to the Community Support (from left frame) demanding a grade change from B to A, else I'll do it.
Sincerely,
MoNsPoT
grade changed to an "A"
DigitalXtreme
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DigitalXtreme
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ASKER
No problem with the A grade. I'm new at this so I didn't just randomly want to give someone an A grade without understanding what went wrong. He deserves it.
Lebo
good to hear that a system restore solved ur problem and thank u all for ur appreciation.
What type of video card do you have?
Do you have the computer set to accept screen changes without reboot?