Generic PnP Monitor issue, Screen resolution is off


  1. kim457
    Posts : 1
    windows 7 64
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    Generic PnP Monitor issue, Screen resolution is off


    My hardware/software:
    -Acer X223W Monitor
    -Radeon 4860
    -Windows 7 64

    Here's the problem:

    I was using my computer when my mother accidentally hit the room switch which turns my entire rig off. Annoyed, I turn my computer back on and now my screen resolution is all messed up. On top of that I can't open Chrome due to misplaced files.

    I reinstalled all my drivers but instead of detecting the name of my monitor, it just shows Generic PnP Monitor instead.
    I pick the best screen res(1600 x 1200) but that is clearly wrong(but the best i can do).

    I've done a system restore and reinstalled all my drivers. I looked for the Acer X223W drivers but all I got was a security catalog, setup information, and an ICC profile that doesn't do anything when I run it. I searched for driver updates on device manager but it says the Generic PnP monitor driver is up to date.

    My fear is that this is truly a hardware problem from the light switch, and nothing but a new monitor will fix. Anyone care to dig into this one?

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  3. profdlp
    Posts : 3,187
    Main - Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-Bit; 2nd - Windows Server 2008 R2
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    According to Microsoft you won't need any additional drivers:

    Windows 7 Compatibility for Acer X223W 22" TFT LCD: Acer. Drivers, Updates, Downloads

    Try uninstalling the monitor and then reboot. Acer was no help, seeing that they apparently didn't bother after they got past the 32-bit Vista driver.
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  4. tman69
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    win7 ultimate 32bit
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    Acer only ever produced 'one' driver for ALL operating systems for this monitor (same with the V series, which I have on my win7 and XP boxes) note that this monitor only supports maximum resolution of 1680 × 1050

    get 'the' driver here:

    Acer Support: Downloads & Support Documents - Monitor / X Series / X223W
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