Resolution too large for the screen Solved

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Hello,  I changed my screen resolution above the limit that my screen could support. Problem: the screen doesn't display anything (after logging in; otherwise, I can display the BIOS, etc. but nothing else). So how can I change the resolution without logging in? Can we change the resolution by going into the BIOS or something? I'm not very tech-savvy, so it would be nice to respond without using too many complicated words :S  Thanks in advance. I'm looking forward to your help.  P.S: I'm on Vista.

le pro des pro · Accepted Answer

Ok, we’ll do it blindfolded,
1)
boot in safe mode, we’re going to disable the administrator account that I told you to create, go back like before: in the search module of the start menu, type cmd, then right-click on the cmd program that appears and run as administrator. Once that’s done, in the black window, type this: net user administrator /active:no now you only have one account left

2)
boot in normal mode, if when everything was fine you reached the screen with the usernames or you went directly into your account? If you reached the screen with the usernames, just press enter (if you had a password, you need to type it first) advice: turn on the sound, so you’ll see if you enter your session or not. Once in your session:

then, simultaneously press: [windows]+R on your keyboard, type: desk.cpl and press enter->press the tab key twice and you find yourself here: http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6099/imagesanstitrejd2.png so press the left arrow multiple times, you can press many times to reach the base resolution of 800x600 once that’s done: press the tab key four times and press enter. If your screen comes back, quickly confirm the message with the 15 seconds countdown to confirm your resolution.

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It’s at the foot of the bug that we see the bug the best

DJ Fire-Black · Answer

Hi, You will have to do it with your eyes closed... I would have liked to guide you, but I have XP, and the differences can be noticeable from one computer to another. Sorry!

angelfsx · Answer

Hello  you need to start Windows in safe mode by pressing F8 and then change the resolution.

Zachurry · Answer

When do I press F8? And then? Please detail :(

isofred · Answer

you press F8 when you start your PC, you will get a black screen with lots of startup options
you choose "start in safe mode"
when you are in safe mode, you right-click on the desktop, properties and in the settings tab, you lower your resolution to the minimum
you restart
and then you set your resolution back when you are on your normal session

tribun · Answer

Good evening

At startup, tap F8, safe mode, administrator!
You can perform a system restore if you have restore points,
from before your problem, choose a bold date!!!

Give it a try, in display, settings, screen resolution, decrease the pixels!

zachurry · Answer

I have already done that. When I return in safe mode, the resolution is still too big. In fact, it hasn’t even changed. It changes for the safe world but not in safe mode.

tribun · Answer

You can also right-click on your screen, graphics option, screen adjustment, activate!!!

le pro des pro · Answer

Hi, are you still able to log into your session or not? And can you see the welcome screen? (the one where users log in at the beginning) --  It is at the foot of the bug that we see the bug best

zachurry · Answer

I cannot access the session menu, I can't open a single one, in fact it doesn’t even display. I tried to use ATI in safe mode but I can't because the programs are unusable in safe mode.

angelfsx · Answer

right-click on the desktop personalization display settings  still in safe mode while doing it

zachurry · Answer

I summarize:

*Unable to change the resolution because unable to log in (the menu doesn't even appear)

*Unable to restore

*I changed the resolution in safe mode but nothing works, the resolution in normal mode remains the same (still too big).

So what is left? Is there not a manipulation or something that would allow changing the resolution via the BIOS? Or something like that?

It seems to me that I managed to change the resolution by pressing a key before the session starts, but I think it was by pressing F2 and now F2 only displays the BIOS, so I don't know what to do!

PS: find a screen compatible with the resolution??? (like 1920*1240?). T_T

tribun · Answer

The normal display is 1280 x 960,

if you know how to enter the BIOS by pressing the Esc key or F1,
boot to Hardware, if your operating system is integrated, and if you can, perform a system repair,
when prompted choose repair < R >
Cheers

le pro des pro · Answer

Wait, if necessary, we'll do it blindly, but try this first: boot in safe mode, go to your session, once in the session, go to the search module in the start menu and type cmd, then right-click on the cmd program that appears and run as administrator. Once that's done, in the black window, type this: net user administrator /active:yes without any spelling mistakes and respecting the spaces (you can copy and paste). Then restart in normal mode; once restarted, you'll be at the login screen (it's still black because it's not the right resolution, but you're still there). Press Enter to log into the administrator session, which should have the right resolution. Try that so far, and if it doesn't work, let me know.

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It is at the foot of the bug that we see the bug best

Zachurry · Answer

Nothing works, indeed.
The command "net user administrator /active:yes" created a second "Administrator" session, and the screen remains black on the session display menu; even pressing Enter does nothing.

Anything else? (desperate)

Zachurry · Answer

Aidez-moi ! ... T_T

zachurry · Answer

Thank you! =D Awesome, it's working again!  You rock!  Thanks to everyone for your help ;)

Lo · Answer

I’m bringing this topic back up, but I have the same "joke" only I don’t know how to enter the BIOS; the screen shows "not optimum mode" right from the startup... what should I do?? thanks

Lo · Answer

I don't want to go into the BIOS, but I was reading the messages above that recommend it...

I'm running XP, my PC was assembled in a store, I don't have a brand :o/

So you suggest starting up and trying to guess that I'm on the desktop by ear and right-clicking to change the properties blindly?

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