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Monitor Disabled !!!

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/monitor-disabled.90527/

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amancoolguy777 Original post #1
Jun 15, 2008 at 3:21 AM
hi guys...
m struck in a big mess....
actually i have selected the option "do not use this device" under the monitor driver options.....
now as soon as i boot windows......my monitor goes off...
i can't even c the desktop screen for a second....
dunt know how to undo it....
pls help.... !!!!
dhanusaud
Jun 16, 2008 at 9:37 PM
OS?

If XP, before windows loading appears press F8 & then select ''ENABLE VGA MODE'' & press enter key.

See if it works.
amitash
amitash #3
Jun 16, 2008 at 9:42 PM
pop in xp disk and try repairing
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Kush6 #4
Jun 17, 2008 at 12:34 AM
I don't think a repair will work but try the VGA mode and see if you can get into safe mode..... Sounds real wierd though. Maybe you can boot into another OS using a live disc and reconfigure - I've no idea how - sorry.
A
Jun 21, 2008 at 1:32 AM
thnks 4 rplies guys....
bt i guess nothng seem 2 work....
format hi krna padega.,....
yes i ws using XP.....
neways....
thnx a tonn !!!
S
Jun 22, 2008 at 12:57 AM
If you haven't already formatted,you can try this for a last attempt.
Let the pc boot up properly.
Hold down the windows key along with 'R' to get the run prompt.
Carefully type in "control desk.cpl,,3" without the quotes(note the double commas) and hit enter.This will bring up the display properties applet with the 'settings' tab selected.
From here you have to tab your way into the monitor section.

Carefully follow the sequence...
hit tab 3 times(you're in the 'advanced' button)
hit enter (now in the page which has the monitor section)
hit tab 5 times
hit left arrow key 2 times(now you're right in the monitor section)
hit tab
hit enter
hit tab
hit up arrow key once (your monitor is back on!)
hit tab
hit enter
hit tab 3 times
hit enter
hit tab
hit enter

Done...

Maybe this sequence is different with diff systems but in the 2 I tried they were the same.