Dispaly Resolution and Vmm32.vxd

Greetings,

After reinstalling Windows 98 (build 2222) and getting all the on-line
updates, I am unable to successfully change the monitor resolution to
anything but 640x480. The system drivers for 1024x768 appear to be
correctly installed. The display properties panel reports the display to be
Super VGA 1024x768 and permits changing to the 1024x769, but restarting the
computer results in the system reporting the c:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd
file is missing/unable to load. Re-booting results in a cold start and the
message that "there is a problem with the display settings and the adapter
type is incorrect, or the current settings do not work with your hardware."

I have tried to rebuild the vmm32.vdx file, but the core files are not in
any of the CAB folders.

I know the hardware is capable of 1024x768 as it works with Windows XP
(alternative boot OS).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.
Larry S

"LarryS" wrote in message
...
Greetings,

After reinstalling Windows 98 (build 2222) and getting all the on-line
updates, I am unable to successfully change the monitor resolution to
anything but 640x480. The system drivers for 1024x768 appear to be
correctly installed. The display properties panel reports the display to
be Super VGA 1024x768 and permits changing to the 1024x769, but restarting
the computer results in the system reporting the
c:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd file is missing/unable to load. Re-booting
results in a cold start and the message that "there is a problem with the
display settings and the adapter type is incorrect, or the current
settings do not work with your hardware."

I have tried to rebuild the vmm32.vdx file, but the core files are not in
any of the CAB folders.

I know the hardware is capable of 1024x768 as it works with Windows XP
(alternative boot OS).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.
Larry S


you will need to install the correct video drivers for your card

http://support.microsoft.com/default...39&Product=w98
Troubleshooting Video Problems in Windows

"START, Run, MSConfig, Advanced button". If checked, then uncheck "VGA
640x480x16", & reboot.

"Control Panel, Display, Settings tab". Select as you wish from the
Colors dropdown menu & the Size slider. Really, you should need nothing
higher than "High Color (16 bit)", for speed/resource considerations.

If you move the Screen Area slider to 1024x768 there, be sure to click
the Advanced button, & select Large fonts.

Try to get your colors/size at least twice that way. If it continues to
fail, you may need to reinstall your Monitor or Display Adapter...

For the Monitor...
(1) Boot to Safe Mode
(Hold F5 as you boot or CTRL for the Startup Menu)
(2) "START, Settings, Control Panel, System, Device Manager tab"
(3) Open the Monitors branch, & Remove all entries.

Perhaps, FIRST, even in Normal Mode, note what is installed
similar to below for the Adapter. That is...
(a) D-Clk the monitor there for Properties, Driver tab.
(b) Click the Update Driver button, then "Next".
(c) Bolt "Display a list...", & click "Next".
(d) Bolt "Show all hardware".
Examine the two panes to see what is currently installed.
That is likely what you wish to end up with, after step (4).

(4) Boot to Normal Mode.

Hopefully, it will be rediscovered & installed. Then, if still
necessary, here is the rigmarole of the Display Adapter...

.......Quote..........
The first thing to do is to remove the video adapter you have
installed. Right-click on the desktop; choose "Properties" from the
drop-down menu; select "Settings;" click on the "Advanced" button; and
click on "Adapter". An adapter is a program that tells Windows how to
deal with a specific video card. Make note of the adapter that is
currently installed. Then, change the adapter to "Standard Display
Adapter (VGA)" and restart the system.

[That is: Click "Change, Next, bolt 'Display a List...', Next, bolt
'Show all hardware', scroll left pane to top, select '(Standard display
types)', select 'Standard Display Adapter (VGA)' in right pane, click
'Next'"... PCR]

This will remove the current adapter and replace it with a generic VGA
adapter that works with all video cards. You will not like VGA because
it supports only 16 colors, but the purpose of installing it is to get
rid of whatever was there before.

Next, return to the adapter screen and install an adapter that matches
your video card. This may or may not be the adapter that you are
using now. Examine the materials you received with your computer to
see if they include a CD-ROM or floppy disk that contains the correct
video adapter. Or go to the Gateway website and see if they have an
adapter for you to download. Or check the website of the company that
made your video card.

Bill Starbuck (MVP)
.......End....of quote....


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"LarryS" wrote in message
...
| Greetings,
|
| After reinstalling Windows 98 (build 2222) and getting all the on-line
| updates, I am unable to successfully change the monitor resolution to
| anything but 640x480. The system drivers for 1024x768 appear to be
| correctly installed. The display properties panel reports the display
to be
| Super VGA 1024x768 and permits changing to the 1024x769, but
restarting the
| computer results in the system reporting the
c:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd
| file is missing/unable to load. Re-booting results in a cold start
and the
| message that "there is a problem with the display settings and the
adapter
| type is incorrect, or the current settings do not work with your
hardware."
|
| I have tried to rebuild the vmm32.vdx file, but the core files are not
in
| any of the CAB folders.
|
| I know the hardware is capable of 1024x768 as it works with Windows XP
| (alternative boot OS).
|
| Any suggestions would be appreciated.
|
| Thank you.
| Larry S
|
|

As Haggis posted, install the correct drivers for your video card. Super VGA is a
generic driver, not the correct specific driver for your hardware. How did you end
up with Super VGA as your installed driver?

To identify your video adapter correctly, download and run either the Everest or
Aida32 utility, available he
http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#everest

Once you have identified the display adapter, go to the manufacturer's web site and
download the correct driver for you operating system....in this case, Windows
98/98SE.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"LarryS" wrote in message
...
Greetings,

After reinstalling Windows 98 (build 2222) and getting all the on-line
updates, I am unable to successfully change the monitor resolution to
anything but 640x480. The system drivers for 1024x768 appear to be
correctly installed. The display properties panel reports the display to be
Super VGA 1024x768 and permits changing to the 1024x769, but restarting the
computer results in the system reporting the c:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd
file is missing/unable to load. Re-booting results in a cold start and the
message that "there is a problem with the display settings and the adapter
type is incorrect, or the current settings do not work with your hardware."

I have tried to rebuild the vmm32.vdx file, but the core files are not in
any of the CAB folders.

I know the hardware is capable of 1024x768 as it works with Windows XP
(alternative boot OS).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.
Larry S

Many thanks for all your suggestions. The net of what I did, based on your
suggestions, is identify the adapter and display using Belarc Advisor (I
already had it on another system). That allowed me to get the appropriate
adapter driver off the original driver CD. However, the suggestion to get
the latest drivers from the manufacturer's web site was a winner and I have
far more control than ever before.

Thannks again.

Larry S

You are welcome. I have taken Glee's post into my Master Post on the
subject. He is assimilated!

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"LarryS" wrote in message
...
| Many thanks for all your suggestions. The net of what I did, based on
your
| suggestions, is identify the adapter and display using Belarc Advisor
(I
| already had it on another system). That allowed me to get the
appropriate
| adapter driver off the original driver CD. However, the suggestion to
get
| the latest drivers from the manufacturer's web site was a winner and I
have
| far more control than ever before.
|
| Thannks again.
|
| Larry S
|
|

"PCR" wrote in message
...
You are welcome. I have taken Glee's post into my Master Post on the
subject. He is assimilated!


Ouch -- did it hurt?

He's biting through my liver now!

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"LarryS" wrote in message
...
|
| "PCR" wrote in message
| ...
| You are welcome. I have taken Glee's post into my Master Post on the
| subject. He is assimilated!
|
|
| Ouch -- did it hurt?
|
|