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Old January 24th 06, 12:12 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.display
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Default display settings default to 16 colors ??Smc not responding

This would seem to be part of the Sygate firewall -as Mart suggested.
When the computer is running normally, does the SMC still appear as 'not
responding in the Task Manager? If so, then you may need to
uninstall/reinstall the firewall.Since Symantec bought Sygate last year, it
appears that they have chopped off support for the consumer products at the
knees - and there are no easily searchable knowledgebases to which I can
refer (I've never used Sygate firewall, so have no idea how good the Help
section within it is)
You may want to repost a fresh query, with a more appropriate Subject
header
HTH

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"david" wrote in message
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SMC exe -C\Program Files\Sygate\SPF Version5.6.0.2808

ps this is the first time that i've attempted to self correct errors and
first time that i've accessed a discussion group.
I am very impressed with the help a ndadvice offered - thanks again
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david


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Do a Search on your PC for files named "SMC.EXE" - r-click on any found,
and
see where they originate (click Properties, and look at the Version
details) -post back with details.

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"david" wrote in message
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Thanks for the advice

screen settings now fine again thanks

any idea what significance "Smc not responding" has

this message comes up if i use "ctrl alt del"

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david


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Reboot to Safe Mode
Open Device Manager
Remove ALL Display Adapters
Remove ALL Monitors
Reboot to Normal Mode - Windows will reinstall the required drivers -
hopefully curing your problem.



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"david" wrote in message
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My computer's display defaults to 16 colors - 640 x 480 and will
not
be
reset through display/settings


with "-alt-ctrl -del" - Smc not responding is highlighted, end
task
frees
the computer but could this be an indication of the underlying
problem

the fault seems to have arrisen since i have been usingdigital
cameras

any suggestions - i'm very much a novice!!
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david