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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Configuration / October 2004Can't finish formatting XP Pro
I am trying to format 20GB HDD and install XP Pro I get past the time zones and name the computer, then all of a sudden the screen goes black & then a box comes up called display settings: To improve the appearance of visual elements.Windows will automatically adjust your screen resolution. Press OK to exit. If I press OK the screen goes crazy with lines and color, & nothing gets it back. I even unplugged the monitor and plugged it back in and still the same. I put a different monitor card {AGP} in but it didn't help. Any ideas will be great Bruce Deny the adjustment change and continue. What happens then?  SignatureRegards: Richard Urban aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) >I am trying to format 20GB HDD and install XP Pro I get past the time zones >and name the computer, then all of a sudden the screen goes black & then a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Any ideas will be great > Bruce sounds like its setting your screen res/refresh rate to something that your monitor cannot handle, try another monitor and see how you go, or just dont let it adjust your res by clicking cancel or no or whatever the other option is, once you get into windows you can adjust it manually >I am trying to format 20GB HDD and install XP Pro I get past the time zones >and name the computer, then all of a sudden the screen goes black & then a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Any ideas will be great > Bruce This was copied from a later post by Bruce Lawrence. Placed here to keep thread in line. Bruce stated: I still cannot get in. I tried three monitors but the same thing happens. If I click OK screen goes screwy the only other thing I can do with this box is close it by "X" at the top when I do that the same thing as clicking OK happens. Frustrated but still trying Bruce > sounds like its setting your screen res/refresh rate to something that your > monitor cannot handle, try another monitor and see how you go, or just dont [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Any ideas will be great > > Bruce Thanks LTravel: Now i know The problem was either monitor card or monitor, but works fine thinking more monitor. >I am trying to format 20GB HDD and install XP Pro I get past the time zones >and name the computer, then all of a sudden the screen goes black & then a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Any ideas will be great > Bruce Questions: 1. Was XP running before the attempted format? Or is this a new install/upgrade? 2. If not, had you run the Readiness Test: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm 3. You seem to be confusing Monitor with the graphics card? Test with a working one. SignatureAll the Best, Kelly Microsoft-MVP Windows? XP-Shell/User 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm > Thanks LTravel: > Now i know [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> Any ideas will be great >> Bruce |
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