May 7, 2003, 17:40
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Warlord
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Strange Graphics? Problem
Hi,
When I start up PtW, my monitor goes black the way it always does when something is trying to run at an incompatible resolution. My monitor maxxes out at 1024x768. I tried using the .ini settings to force the resolution to 1024 and 800, but it didn't help. Is there anything else that could be causing this?
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May 8, 2003, 22:11
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Deity
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Are you sure you are doing it right 'cause the ini settings work for me. 
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May 8, 2003, 22:40
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Warlord
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Yes, positive.
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May 9, 2003, 01:19
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1. Do you have your monitor drivers installed?
2. Do you have up-to-date drivers for your graphics accelerator?
3. Have you manually set your screen refresh rate or is it on Optimal?
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May 9, 2003, 10:35
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One of those three things Ras asked is probably the cause of your problem. Even more than one.
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May 10, 2003, 17:49
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Re: Strange Graphics? Problem
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Originally posted by Triped
Hi,
When I start up PtW, my monitor goes black the way it always does when something is trying to run at an incompatible resolution. My monitor maxxes out at 1024x768. I tried using the .ini settings to force the resolution to 1024 and 800, but it didn't help. Is there anything else that could be causing this?
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I had a similar problem when I first installed Windows XP. It cleared up when I updated my video drivers.
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May 15, 2003, 21:27
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Warlord
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Well, I just finished installing and patching SMAX for the next demogame, and I have the same problem.  My monitor is listed as a "Plug and Play Monitor" though, so I'll see if there are more specific drivers out there.
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May 15, 2003, 23:29
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Warlord
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I've installed the correct monitor drivers and everything is working great. Thanks everyone, especially Ras. 
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May 16, 2003, 06:52
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No problem. Next time ask it on CGN. 
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