Windows Resolution Help

[haxxorpoop]

Well, after unsucessuly installing windows overtop of my current windows, i decided to go back to my cluttered, buggy windows. However, since windows XP install installs in 800 X 600 resolution, my windows screen res turend to 800 X 600 (usually 1024 X 768 *15 in LCD monitor*.) However, when I went to chage the resolution, to my suprise, i can make the res 1208 X ***. Bad idea, since my LCD moniotrs "native resolution" is 1024 X 768, it means I cant go higher. So it gives me a monitor error (black screen; message "Display out of range"). I hit the reboot button on my case, and windows boots, sort of. Since the resolution was 1280 X ***, windows still believes its that. Basically, i cant boot Windows XP. I have a secondary HD, also with WIN XP Pro installed, and thats how i'm typing this to you (i booted from slave instead of master).

Now, is there a way i can change resolution remotley without the access of windows, but with access to the HD. I dont want to have to bring in a CRT monitor, run windows, change the res, and put my LCD on again .

HELP!

[jmebonner]

Have you tried booting into safe mode by hiutting F8 at the splash screen? In there you should be able to change the resolution.

[[Neo770]]

No I dont think you can do that in safe mode, well at least not in win2k (I learned the hard). Try booting to VGA mode from the same menu (f8), i think that resets the video to defualt VGA drivers.

[haxxorpoop]

Not safe mode, but i figured out a way...

"Last known Good Configuration" reset it to 800 X 600, and i made it 1024.

Thanks to all

If you can help more, I need to post something in a new topic, take a look please

[jmebonner]

But he went back to a previous version didn't he? Must be 98 or ME b/c I can't see anyone needing to upgrade from 2000.

Good point about the vga mode, tho.

[[Neo770]]

ahh good ol last known good configuration saves the day again, i always forget about it unfotunatly.