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Old January 23rd 06, 06:09 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.display
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Default display settings default to 16 colors ??Smc not responding

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