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Despite best efforts, couldn't find a specific program from ATI that is just for uninstalling. So, downloaded 64-bit version again, used the uninstall feature in the catalyst control panel to uninstall everything (only the ATI Driver was listed as installed previously - I don't think the install manager was removed though). Rebooted. Desktop comes back up after reboot with about 800x600 resolution (smallest).
I run the install program as administrator, deselecting all the other junk except the bare minimum (Driver, ATI Catalyst Install manager and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable) and install.
Further, I thought this might be related to hibernation/sleep issues, so I manipulated power settings in the control panel to prevent sleep/hibernation. Hooray for 3 page thread on AMD forums that includes several similar issues regarding the 5770 and win 7 64 bit: AMD Game Forums - Hibernate / sleep problems on Windows 7 with Radeon HD 5770
Hey, guess what happened? (see attached)