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Originally Posted by nffc
Per se, it doesn't fix it though. This will:
- Downloading the latest ATI or NVIDIA drivers from the ATI or NVIDIA site
- Removing the currently installed ATI or NVIDIA drivers in Add/Remove Programs
- DON'T REBOOT
- Right Click My Computer, click Manage, select Device Manager from the list on the left, expanding Display Adapters, right clicking, selecting uninstall
- DON'T REBOOT
- install the driver you just downloaded
- then reboot
- then reset the resolution to the one you want in Display Properties
Bonus of that is instead of a config that's failed once, you have a nigh-on guaranteed correct one, and the latest drivers to boot.
It's always a good idea if the knowledge is available, and the person you're helping can follow instructions, to try and fix the problem rather than use SysRes to gloss over the cracks  IMO |
I would have followed this advice first, then you will have a better idea if it ever happens again.
System restore does not always work, as I had found out with a friends comp, but is easy to use.
You will not get used to your machine if you do not tinker with it, especially if it is slightly b*ggered.
if you are going to do something very detremental to your machine, the OS will ask you questions with warning signs, like:
Are you sure you want to totally destroy your Computer? Yes / No
usually pressing yes fixes the thing
ik