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by ap63_64

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I formatted a compaq presario 7478 and reloaded win98 2ed and now I can only get the 640 x 480 pixels for video. I went to the compaq driver page and downloaded the softpaq for the 7478 video drivers. But I continue to have the same problem. HELP!

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by hazzard_005

Check to see if the monitor was installed or if it is using a standard monitor in the device manager.
If the monitor is correct then try to update the drivers for the Video adapter in the device manager and choose have disk. Point to the folder you opened the softpaq for the 7478 video.

I hope this helps.

by rcom

Have you tried switching the resolution and display size? The video adapter should be VIA Trident.

Here is the link.

http://www29.compaq.com/falco/sp_detail.asp?Model=3321&D iv=4&Os=8&SoftwareVer=12124

Change the display adapter to standard vga so that whatever driver that is currently installed is gone. Download the file, install it by clicking on the file. It will extract the drivers and prompt for a reboot of the system. The drivers will not install if you try to use display properties in device manager and change or update the driver.

When you reboot the system go to display properties and see if you can change the video size and resolution.

by cheyra

Hi
If you are still having problems after trying the other suggestions, you might want to try this.

1 - Right click on My Computer/Properties/Device Manager. Click the + beside Display Adaptor
2 - It will show the adaptor you have but if you require more info, highlight and click Properties
3 - Go to the manufacturers site, download your driver & click OPEN when it's finished downloading
4 - Go back and highlight your Display Adaptor. Click Properties, then click the "Driver" Tab.5 - Click Update Driver
6 - Reboot
7 - Everything should now be in perspective and your choices should be evident in your display settings

HTL

by cluseau1

answer number one is correct. One thing though. make sure the driver is not a PDF file. if it is you will need adobie acrobat. This will decode the driver file. When setting up or changing the driver select the have disk option and find and use the file you downloaded. You will also most likely need to unzip the file first using winzip before installing. As in answer number one make sure your monitor is properly installed. First unzip and then associate the driver/file with adobie acrobat. This will most likely open with adobie anyway. Then install using the pdf file. Good luck

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