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original title: Monitor settings
My OS is Windows 7 32bit and I use a ViewSonic 21 inch monitor.
Approximately 30% of the time when I switch on my computer, the monitor settings have changed and the desktop has narrowed. When I try to select my monitor settings they are not displayed and I have to select the DETECT option which then restores my desktop to suit my monitor, at the same time my icons re-arrange themselves.
How can I stop my monitor settings from changing at shutdown?
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If u have problems in setting 1440x900 after few days then try this. It worked for me. May be it can work for u.
NOTE: DO THESE STEPS WHILE THE COMPUTER IS TOTALLY SWITCHED ON!!! (AFTER LOGGING INTO WINDOWS)
Ramesh.
Via Control Panel Devices and Printers its a ViewSonic VA1916w and the label on the back of the monitor states its Model Number is: VS11756.
Yes via the Properties under Devices and Printers the screen resolution is: 1440 x 900 (recommended).
Via the forum blogs, I downloaded Power Suite and after four shutdown and starts since then the icons are still where I put them so the problem might be fixed.
Regards, Eric
Hi Eric P H,
I suggest you to update the drivers for your display adapter and check if any updates available for your monitor from the manufacturer’s website.
Below are the steps to update the drivers:
Access the below link for more information on updating drivers:
Update drivers:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Update-drivers-recommended-links
Hope this helps.
Regards, Manasa P – Microsoft Support.
I was unable to get the 1440X900 without downloading and installing the
drivers for the display from Viewsonic as well as the latest drivers for the
video card.
you might try the drivers from viewsonic as well.
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> Ramesh.
>
> Via Control Panel Devices and Printers its a ViewSonic VA1916w and the
> label on the back of the monitor states its Model Number is: VS11756.
>
> Yes via the Properties under Devices and Printers the screen resolution
> is: 1440 x 900 (recommended).
>
> Via the forum blogs, I downloaded Power Suite and after four shutdown and
> starts since then the icons are still where I put them so the problem
> might be fixed.
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
Greetings Manasa P.
Thank you for your reply.
It started after my last monitor was replaced earlier this year.
Occasinally when I start my PC, the desktop has a two inch (approximately) border on each side with small icons and font, when I go to correct the screen resolution my monitor resolution (1440x900) is not listed. To fix the issue I have to select the 'detect' option, then the desktop border disappears and the icons and font sizes are corrected. The desktop icons are also re-arranged.
Followed your suggestion to update the driver but the latest version is installed.
Regards, Eric
