startup/video

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Im reposting because I still have this problem. Inspiron 6000, windows xp, ati radeon x300. when I start up the home page comes up in my preselected 1200x800 (roughly) resolution. then, it blanks for a second and comes back up on the biggest resolution 800x600. It's annoying and I can't fix it without someones help. allan was very helpful with hyperlinking ati downloads which I have done to no avail. I recently had to replace my hard drive and thus one of many problems although most are fixed but this one and I have a yellow question mark on my pci modem in my device manager. Anyway, any help is appreciated.

ejn63 · Answer

Did you install things in the proper order:

Windows XP
Service Pack 2 if not on the CD
Notebook system software
Chipset driver

and THEN,

audio, video, modem, touchpad, network, wireless, etc., drivers?

napa2u · Answer

Probably not in that order. so, what do I do from here.   Barry

ejn63 · Answer

I would go back to square one, reload Windows anew, and load the drivers in the proper order.

napa2u · Answer

Okay, thanks. I will do that and I presume in the order you listed above.   thanks,   Barry

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