640x480 in Windows XP? it works in 2000 Pro

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PFC Sadr

i've got a 36" TV that will only go up to 640x480.

I can't get windows xp to go that low of resolution except in VGA
mode.

I can add /VGA to the Boot.INI in order to do this every time..
right? but wouldn't that give me a warning and cut down my color
selection?

but isn't there an easier way to do this?

I want to be able to play mohaa at 640x480 and watch movies; that
sort
of thing.. I just am kinda surprised that Windows XP doesn't support
that resolution.

I even went and set this monitor up as a '640x480' monitor and it
STILL would not let me use that resolution.

thanks
 
Hello,

Try this
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/286906

RESOLUTION
NOTE: This workaround is not supported by Microsoft.

To work around this issue, follow these steps: 1. In the Display Properties
dialog box, click the Settings tab.
2. Click the Advanced button.
3. Click the Adapter tab, and then click the List all modes button.
4. Select the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate that you want
and click OK.
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