Resolution display problem


  1. Posts : 9,537
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    Resolution display problem


    The last few days, after having computer on for 5 hours or so, the screen goes blank and shuts down.
    When I restart it the screen resolution is way lower than it should be at 1920x1200 for a 24" screen.
    The display is almost like it is in safe mode but after booting up it doesn't say safe mode.
    I go into change resolution and it shows 800x? a very low resolution and that box is grey and won't allow me to change it to 1920x1200.

    Is this a sign of the card going bad or is there a quick fix for this problem?

    If I turn it off for an hour or two it will boot up with the correct resolution. No it is not set for hibernating.
    Any and all help appreciated.
    Dennis
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       #2

    Have you checked temperatures ?
    Maybe it is overheating for a faulty fan or dust ???
    HWMonitor has a free version that might help.
    HWMonitor CPUID - System & hardware benchmark, monitoring, reporting

    They also have a portable/standalone version if you don't want to install it.
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  3. Posts : 9,537
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    The temps were ok but in Device Manager Yield sign shows Code 43..
    Resolution display problem-2015-01-24_0903.png

    Resolution display problem-2015-01-24_0709.png

    Is this a hardware issue?
    TIA
    Dennis
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       #4

    It could be a hardware issue, or a driver problem.
    I'd re-install the drivers and see if it helps.

    Some other possible fixes here:
    Code 43: Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems
    How To Fix Error Code 43 (Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems)
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  5. Posts : 9,537
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    Thread Starter
       #5

    Dave,
    Did the uninstall and went to Nvidia and found the right driver.
    Now waiting for it to install to take place.
    It's a big file so the install is time consuming.
    Will get back (soon) and let you know how things are going.
    Thanks for helping.
    Dennis
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  6. Posts : 9,537
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    Thread Starter
       #6

    Dave,
    Thanks for your input. I had did an uninstall before and had problem downloading the Nvidia driver.
    This time I followed (step by step) and realized the first time after I uninstalled it from Device Manager I didn't do a reboot before downloading the Nvidia driver. Not sure if that had anything to do with anything but it did download completely.


    Download finished/ rebooted/ and display is now working.
    However when I clicked on browser(Google) multiple tabs opened on taskbar? Closed them one by one then the screen
    went dark/shut the computer down and restarted. Just opened it again and clicked on Google, just once, and sure enough multiple tabs opened but I closed all but the one I am on which is working.

    In device manager everything is normal again. The display is on the correct settings for a 24" monitor.

    Computer is over 8+ years old which maybe my desktop is thinking of retiring.
    Glad I have a laptop that is a little younger as a backup.

    Have a great week-end.
    Dennis
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       #7

    You're welcome Dennis, and hopefully it will fix the code 43 problem.
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