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Dimension 2400 Video driver
I have a Dimension 2400 and recently upgraded the video adapter driver (I'm running XP professional with service pack 2) - my problem is that I can't change the resolution on the display at all. It's currently set at the lowest possible resolution at 640x480 and the color quality at 4bit! When I uninstall and re-install the video driver, I can see the better options but when I try to reset things, it tells me that I might not have administrative rights - I AM logged on as the administrator. Any thoughts??
jackshack
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April 18th, 2006 18:00
Which driver are you trying to use? My D2400's are about 2.5 years old and use the Springdale driver. As the chipset is an 845GV, you should also be able to use the Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller driver. The following page contains what drivers are available:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400&os=WW1&osl=EN#
Good luck!
jackshack
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April 18th, 2006 19:00
The downloads page also has parameter files for assorted Dell monitors. If you have one, you might try finding your model and loading it. Otherwise you will need to see what sort of monitor settings are available in the advanced section of the display settings menu. Possibly your video is set to a general purpose setting used to make sure you don't drive a monitor out of spec.
DChuck
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April 18th, 2006 19:00
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April 19th, 2006 13:00
KShepard
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April 19th, 2006 20:00
I have developed the same problem today. Have you found a soulution?
Ken
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April 20th, 2006 13:00
Well, The one thing I noticed was that the machine was working fine on Wednesday and as I shut down, it was loading updates as windows was closing. This situation came to light when I turned the machine on yesterday morning and could not change any of the video settings. After using another exact machine to insure there was not a hardware problem and un-installing/reinstalling the video driver and card I focused in on these windows updates. I un-installed all three of them and then was notified that there was now 5 updates that needed to be installed. In a fit of desperation, I allowed all of the updates to install (The three I removed plus two more) and the problem was solved.
I hope this solves your problem too. Good luck
Ken
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April 20th, 2006 13:00
SR45
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April 20th, 2006 20:00
DChuck
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April 20th, 2006 21:00