Cannot change display settings on Win2003Srv

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Power (230V) down during a thunderstorm.
2003 server machines power supply damaged.
Rreplaced it and rebooted machine (first time in >3 years).
Noticed that display settings were down to SVGA (800 x 600) and could not
bee changed.
Replaced video card (same model) and rebooted. No success.
Settings dialog will accept moving the slider to a higher res (e.g. 1024 x
768) but the screen stays att 800 x 600. Same thing with screen saver and
energy saving options. Dialogs accepts new option but no change in machine
behavior. When coming back to dialog the previous values/options are still
there?!?
Other than this 2003 server works like before.
Up time is business critical so I'd rather avoid reinstalling OS and several
applications.
I assume some file(s) are corrupt. Anyway, that's how it appears to me.
Can anyone please point me in the right direction with regards to extracting
& replacing file(s) from the CD in order to avoid a full reinstall?
/Anthony H
 
Re: Cannot change display settings on Win2003Srv

I'd try removing the device from Device Manager, then after restart when the
add new hardware wizard starts feed it the latest manufacturer's driver
downloaded from their web site.


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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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"Ton Hamil" wrote:
> Power (230V) down during a thunderstorm.
> 2003 server machines power supply damaged.
> Rreplaced it and rebooted machine (first time in >3 years).
> Noticed that display settings were down to SVGA (800 x 600) and could not
> bee changed.
> Replaced video card (same model) and rebooted. No success.
> Settings dialog will accept moving the slider to a higher res (e.g. 1024 x
> 768) but the screen stays att 800 x 600. Same thing with screen saver and
> energy saving options. Dialogs accepts new option but no change in machine
> behavior. When coming back to dialog the previous values/options are still
> there?!?
> Other than this 2003 server works like before.
> Up time is business critical so I'd rather avoid reinstalling OS and
> several
> applications.
> I assume some file(s) are corrupt. Anyway, that's how it appears to me.
> Can anyone please point me in the right direction with regards to
> extracting
> & replacing file(s) from the CD in order to avoid a full reinstall?
> /Anthony H
 
Re: Cannot change display settings on Win2003Srv

Thans Dave,

but I've already tried that - with latest AND previous drivers.
Also, the screen saver & energy saving options will not respond to changes
even in Std VGA mode. So I'm pretty sure it isn't a video card driver issue.
Regards, Ton

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> I'd try removing the device from Device Manager, then after restart when the
> add new hardware wizard starts feed it the latest manufacturer's driver
> downloaded from their web site.
>
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
> "Ton Hamil" wrote:
> > Power (230V) down during a thunderstorm.
> > 2003 server machines power supply damaged.
> > Rreplaced it and rebooted machine (first time in >3 years).
> > Noticed that display settings were down to SVGA (800 x 600) and could not
> > bee changed.
> > Replaced video card (same model) and rebooted. No success.
> > Settings dialog will accept moving the slider to a higher res (e.g. 1024 x
> > 768) but the screen stays att 800 x 600. Same thing with screen saver and
> > energy saving options. Dialogs accepts new option but no change in machine
> > behavior. When coming back to dialog the previous values/options are still
> > there?!?
> > Other than this 2003 server works like before.
> > Up time is business critical so I'd rather avoid reinstalling OS and
> > several
> > applications.
> > I assume some file(s) are corrupt. Anyway, that's how it appears to me.
> > Can anyone please point me in the right direction with regards to
> > extracting
> > & replacing file(s) from the CD in order to avoid a full reinstall?
> > /Anthony H
>
 
Re: Cannot change display settings on Win2003Srv

Any error codes in device manager? Event Viewer errors?


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"Ton Hamil" wrote:
> Thans Dave,
>
> but I've already tried that - with latest AND previous drivers.
> Also, the screen saver & energy saving options will not respond to changes
> even in Std VGA mode. So I'm pretty sure it isn't a video card driver
> issue.
> Regards, Ton
 
Re: Cannot change display settings on Win2003Srv

Hello Dave,

no there are no useful hints (codes, dimmed entries etc.) shown anywhere.
However, the problem appears to be solved after a reinstall (upgrade option).
Could do this during sunday afternoon (very few users then).
Sorry I had to "shortcut" matters, otherwise this thread could perhaps have
been beneficial to others experiencing similar problems.
Thanks for your time on this one.

All the best,
Ton

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> Any error codes in device manager? Event Viewer errors?
>
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
> "Ton Hamil" wrote:
> > Thans Dave,
> >
> > but I've already tried that - with latest AND previous drivers.
> > Also, the screen saver & energy saving options will not respond to changes
> > even in Std VGA mode. So I'm pretty sure it isn't a video card driver
> > issue.
> > Regards, Ton
>
>
 
Re: Cannot change display settings on Win2003Srv

Glad to hear its sorted. I was thinking the next step might have been a
parallel install to prove the hardware. (assuming a spare partition was
available) Then finally a repair install as you did.


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"Ton Hamil" wrote:
> Hello Dave,
>
> no there are no useful hints (codes, dimmed entries etc.) shown anywhere.
> However, the problem appears to be solved after a reinstall (upgrade
> option).
> Could do this during sunday afternoon (very few users then).
> Sorry I had to "shortcut" matters, otherwise this thread could perhaps
> have
> been beneficial to others experiencing similar problems.
> Thanks for your time on this one.
>
> All the best,
> Ton
 
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