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More computer problems...
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 12:03 pm
by OtherHD
Ok, I'm stupid. Yesterday, I experimented with my screen resolution and changed the settings to see what it would look like. Well, I tried setting it beyond 1024 x 768, and now all I have when I turn my computer on is a small box that says "Out of range" and the rest of the screen is black. I can't see or do anything now. I asked someone at school and they told me to run my computer in safe mode and that's supposed to restore the resolution. I'm told that, to do that, I have to press F8 as the computer is booting and I'll have the option to run it in safe mode. Is this true? Does anyone have any other suggestions? For those wondering, I'm running ME (DO NOT LAUGH). Thanks.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 12:09 pm
by mf_dolphin
Your friend is right. By forcing your computer into "Safe Mode" it will come up at 640x480 and you should be able to reset it back to 800x600 or 1024x768.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 12:34 pm
by Guest
Lesson learned HD - don't mess with your computer - she will come back to bite you.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 12:44 pm
by Stephanie
ticka1 wrote:Lesson learned HD - don't mess with your computer - she will come back to bite you.
*giggle*
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 3:01 pm
by JCT777
The "Safe Mode" will do the trick. If I ever have a problem where Windows won't load, I run Windows in "Safe Mode" and it always works.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 3:12 pm
by stormraiser
That's one of the few things Microsoft does right
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 4:42 pm
by David
Random oxymoron: Microsoft Works
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:06 pm
by OtherHD
Ok guys, I came home and my dad was on the comp. I asked him if he did the F8 thing and he said yes. Thanks everyone!
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:11 pm
by Lindaloo
At least I know I am not the only dummy who has done this. lol.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:14 pm
by mf_dolphin
If you don't break something every once in a while you're not pushing the envelope
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:22 pm
by Guest
ticka1 wrote:Lesson learned HD - don't mess with your computer - she will come back to bite you.
My brother needs to understand that.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 6:53 pm
by chadtm80
Thats right marshall.. You cant learn how to fix things untill you break them
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 6:57 pm
by Stormsfury
Whatever happened to if it ain't broke, don't fix it?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 6:59 pm
by chadtm80
That got to boring
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:02 pm
by Stormsfury
I abide by the former Pinsetter Mechanic's principal ... (before I got in with the Postal Service) ... since one thing I tried to "fix" that wasn't broke, ended being a 5 hour job ... and the boss was NONE too happy since it was HIS fix that I totally hosed up ...
Since then, ain't broke, leave it ...
SF
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:04 pm
by chadtm80
Perhaps, If it aint yours dont break it? lol
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:17 pm
by Stormsfury
chadtm80 wrote:Perhaps, If it aint yours dont break it? lol
Yeah, that was almost 10 years ago ... oh, well .. I did eventually get it working even better than before BUT ...
New philosophy ... If it ain't mine, screw it.
SF
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:18 pm
by chadtm80
LOL
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:19 pm
by timNms
and if all else fails....use the restore cd LOL. Wonder how many times I've had to do that????