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Old January 24th 06, 09:52 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.display
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Default display settings default to 16 colors ??Smc not responding

You're welcome!
If I read you right, then Sygate firewall is 'not responding' at all times -
in which case perhaps you should first read this......

You may already have a virus/spyware hijack

download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
viruses are not present on your PC
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp

- update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.

download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
your system.

report back with the results, and we'll see what we can see.

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
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"david" wrote in message
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Thanks again i am now aware that it is a sygate file, and yes the message
is
there whether sygate is active (on line) or if I halt it (off line) for
defragging or installing I kill sygate as it interferes with workings.

Yes, I included the query as I wondered if it were relevent to the initial
problem.

It's good to have the colours back for the photo's many thanks!!

--
david


"Noel Paton" wrote:

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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Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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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
--
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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Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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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"

--
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!!
--
david











 




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