keeping resolution setting

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every time I turn on the computer the resolution will not stay as I had set
it. what do I have to do to stop having to reset the resolution each time I
turn the computer on. have done the apply, but it never stays. so what do I
have to do to keep the resolution on each monitor in use?
 
Kay,

It's hard to say without knowing more about your hardware. One reason that
your resolution settings may not "hold" is because the settings are outside
those settings that the monitor is designed to use. LCD monitors are made to
operate best at their "native" resolution. For example, a typical 17" LCD
monitor is made to have a "native" resolution of 1280 X 1024, the default
setting. Setting the resolution outside of this specification can cause it
to revert or default back to its "native" resolution. The following website
has a good explanation of these considerations:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/personalize/resolution.mspx

Since I not familiar with your situation, I offer these comments only for
your information and consideration. You may have a problem different from
any of this.
 
Freddy, I will try this and see if this will keep the resolution set. It
keeps reverting back to 800 by 600 pixels which of course is to large on the
LCD monitor. I did what you recommended and I hope this will hold.
Thanks
 
How are you turning the computer off?
The settings will only be saved if you you turn it off using the shut down
available through the right arrow on the bottom of the start menu they will
not be saved if you use the power switch on the computer.
 
Freddy also to add additional info for you I have an IBM ThinkPad with a
19" LCD monitor as my main viewer. I usually use 1440 by 900 pixels that
works great for my needs. I hope some of this information helps in
understanding more on my problem.
Thanks
Kay
 
I shut down the computer through the shut down switch through the start
button than the arrow that has the shut down button.
Thanks
 
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