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Screen Resolution stuck on 800x600 16-bit
Hey everybody,
I know this problem is quite common, yet I can't seem to find the solution. I recently decided to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 Ultimate (performed a full, clean installation on a blanked-out drive). The installation went well, but the problems began afterwards. No matter what I tried, and no matter how many times I tried, the screen resolution just won't change. I have a 22" screen (LG 2253) and a GeForce 9500GT graphics card. The screen resolution seems to be stuck on 800x600 and 16-bit, with no options of changing it. I tried installing the drivers Windows Update suggested, installing the latest nVidia drivers, the drivers for my monitor, changing the resolution in the nVidia control panel (forcing a resolution), and even installing a custom driver for my monitor, that I created using Powerstrip. I performed the WEI check, changed the theme, switched cables (from VGA to DVI and vice versa). I literally went through all of the posts on this board, and on others and tried every possible solution.
I'm really frustrated, and I'm starting to lean towards the option of reinstalling Windows XP.
Thanks in advance.