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    Screen resolution changing

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Psynalizer, Apr 16, 2010.

  1. Psynalizer

    Psynalizer Notebook Consultant

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    Guys I've got a weird problem. Yesterday I downloaded the free version of the olskool c&c game tiberian sun from the EA site. It's a very old game and has a standard resolution of 800x600. Now ever since I played it and my laptop wakes up from sleep or starts up my screen jumps to 800x600 resolution. The login screen starts up in my normal resolution but then flashes immediatly to 800x600 :confused:

    Can anyone help me?

    Thanks
     
    Psynalizer, Apr 16, 2010
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i had this problem quite a lot the next day after playing games on steam,but mine wasnt every day only once in a while.
    know idea why it dose it and know idea how to solve it.
    its jst another glitch that either affects you or not.
     
    MrDJ, Apr 16, 2010
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  3. cloudbyday

    cloudbyday Notebook Deity

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    Probably a driver conflict. I would try re-installing the driver.
     
    cloudbyday, Apr 16, 2010
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  4. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    I would start with this first.

    Then if that doesn't work, I would un-install the game, just to make sure it's the game doing it, and nothing else.

    Then go from there.
     
    xTank Jones16x, Apr 17, 2010
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  5. Ian Dave

    Ian Dave Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to suggest you reboot your computer in a Clean Boot state. It's possible a program or driver is causing this issue. A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts. Hope it helps you!
     
    Ian Dave, Apr 20, 2010
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