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Old February 15th 05, 03:39 PM
Alec
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Default pseudo barcode?

When I leave my pc on for a long time I find that when I return to it all
the text on the start menu etc and also the text on any applications that I
have left running resembles bar code stripes and iscompletely unreadable.
Any wording left that is recognisable, eg on the startup menu etc
immediately changes to the above mentioned as I run the mouse pointer over
it. This is an old cyrix 168Meg processor pc running windows 98se with all
relevant updates from the microsoft site. I would appreciate any advice or
helpful suggestions

Thanks
Alec


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Old February 15th 05, 11:21 PM
Jeff Richards
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Disable your timed settings, such as screen saver or power saving. Do it
one at a time until you identify exactly which setting is creating this
effect.
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Jeff Richards
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"Alec" wrote in message
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When I leave my pc on for a long time I find that when I return to it all
the text on the start menu etc and also the text on any applications that
I have left running resembles bar code stripes and iscompletely
unreadable. Any wording left that is recognisable, eg on the startup menu
etc immediately changes to the above mentioned as I run the mouse pointer
over it. This is an old cyrix 168Meg processor pc running windows 98se
with all relevant updates from the microsoft site. I would appreciate any
advice or helpful suggestions

Thanks
Alec



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Old February 24th 05, 12:01 PM
Alec
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Thanks Jeff, turning off the monitor standby function in the power settings
seems to have rid me of the problem. I am however puzzled as to exactly what
is happening and why should this be so. Is there any proper cure for this
problem which would allow me to still use my power settings?

Thanks once again
Alec

"Jeff Richards" wrote in message
...
Disable your timed settings, such as screen saver or power saving. Do it
one at a time until you identify exactly which setting is creating this
effect.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Alec" wrote in message
...
When I leave my pc on for a long time I find that when I return to it all
the text on the start menu etc and also the text on any applications that
I have left running resembles bar code stripes and iscompletely
unreadable. Any wording left that is recognisable, eg on the startup menu
etc immediately changes to the above mentioned as I run the mouse pointer
over it. This is an old cyrix 168Meg processor pc running windows 98se
with all relevant updates from the microsoft site. I would appreciate any
advice or helpful suggestions

Thanks
Alec





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Old February 24th 05, 10:32 PM
Jeff Richards
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Make sure the correct drivers for the monitor are installed - monitor
drivers don't do much, but providing accurate information for the power
saving function is one thing they do that can be important. Make sure the
power save timing is different than any other timing, eg screensaver.
Problem can occur when events are simultaneous. Make sure that power saving
is not also implemented in the monitor itself - you need it in one place
(Windows or the monitor) only.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Alec" wrote in message
...
Thanks Jeff, turning off the monitor standby function in the power
settings seems to have rid me of the problem. I am however puzzled as to
exactly what is happening and why should this be so. Is there any proper
cure for this problem which would allow me to still use my power settings?

Thanks once again
Alec

"Jeff Richards" wrote in message
...
Disable your timed settings, such as screen saver or power saving. Do it
one at a time until you identify exactly which setting is creating this
effect.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Alec" wrote in message
...
When I leave my pc on for a long time I find that when I return to it
all the text on the start menu etc and also the text on any applications
that I have left running resembles bar code stripes and iscompletely
unreadable. Any wording left that is recognisable, eg on the startup
menu etc immediately changes to the above mentioned as I run the mouse
pointer over it. This is an old cyrix 168Meg processor pc running
windows 98se with all relevant updates from the microsoft site. I would
appreciate any advice or helpful suggestions

Thanks
Alec







 




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