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problems with Display Graphics - 'pixel problem'
I have been using Windows 98 on an older Pentium 3 using ABIT Siluro T400
Graphics card for the past 4 or more years and my PC has now developed a 'pixel problem'. Images become corrupted - sort of 'pixel leaking', small blotches of colour left on the screen after moving Windows Applications around. Not all the time but sometimes minimal and sometimes a complete mess. I can't fathom out whether it's my graphics card malfunctioning, my motherboard malfunctioning or something 'simple' like corrupt drivers. Can anyone please advise me on how best to trouble-shoot this problem? I have already uninstalled and reinstalled the Graphics card software. thanks in advance Rick |
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If you have a spare video card, use it to replace the existing card.
-- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) "Baldrick" wrote in message ... I have been using Windows 98 on an older Pentium 3 using ABIT Siluro T400 Graphics card for the past 4 or more years and my PC has now developed a 'pixel problem'. Images become corrupted - sort of 'pixel leaking', small blotches of colour left on the screen after moving Windows Applications around. Not all the time but sometimes minimal and sometimes a complete mess. I can't fathom out whether it's my graphics card malfunctioning, my motherboard malfunctioning or something 'simple' like corrupt drivers. Can anyone please advise me on how best to trouble-shoot this problem? I have already uninstalled and reinstalled the Graphics card software. thanks in advance Rick |
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Begin by temporarily moving the monitor to another machine and test.
Also test by installing one of the plain-vanilla MS video drivers as an alternative to your current third-party driver. -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx In Memorium: Alex Nichol http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Baldrick" wrote in message ... I have been using Windows 98 on an older Pentium 3 using ABIT Siluro T400 Graphics card for the past 4 or more years and my PC has now developed a 'pixel problem'. Images become corrupted - sort of 'pixel leaking', small blotches of colour left on the screen after moving Windows Applications around. Not all the time but sometimes minimal and sometimes a complete mess. I can't fathom out whether it's my graphics card malfunctioning, my motherboard malfunctioning or something 'simple' like corrupt drivers. Can anyone please advise me on how best to trouble-shoot this problem? I have already uninstalled and reinstalled the Graphics card software. thanks in advance Rick |
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