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To: hcm1943 who wrote (21855)8/17/2001 9:27:28 PM
From: Proud_Infidel  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110653
 
Have you tried unplugging and replugging the monitor, making sure it is firmly plugged in? I experienced that same problem some time ago, and it was only a loose cable. Of course, I only found out after exhausting all of the remote possibilities.

Also try updating your video drivers.

Monitors rarely go bad.



To: hcm1943 who wrote (21855)8/17/2001 10:36:02 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.  Respond to of 110653
 
Do I have a defective monitor??

Check the pins on the cable. A bent or broken pin can do that.



To: hcm1943 who wrote (21855)8/18/2001 10:30:10 AM
From: deweylittle  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110653
 
Assuming you are working with a CRT monitor, you might try degaussing it. There should be a symbol with a magnet or some such thing on your monitor menu. Click it, the monitor will flash and distort, then return to normal. Forgot about this myself until a technician came out and degaussed the TV. Did it on my remaining CRT monitor and cleared up somewhat. I'm told this should be done regularly with CRT monitors.

dewey


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