"root" wrote in message
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I have installed various versions of the nvidia driver for the 8800gts many
times and the same problem occurs each time. If I can set the resolutions I
need (not possible on all driver versions), they are gone next time I boot
vista. My target is 1920x1440 for the display, and 1920x1080 for the HDTV.
I have been able to set the resolutions correctly many times, but only for
a day or so, and then on reboot the system resets them down to a lower
value. I am unable to reset them. My monitor is stuck again at 1600x1200,
and the HDTV mode is 720P. I know all about the advanced settings, show all
modes, driver cleaner, etc. etc. I see no point in trying any more drivers,
and this is all tech support can suggest. There is something fundamentally
wrong with Vista or the way the driver is programmed to interact with the
system. I'm currently on 177.83.

I use the same hardware on XP, in a dual boot configuration, and the
resolutions are correct and stable.



Hi,

This is an old trick so use it at your own risk, but what you need to do is
boot into Vista without any monitors plugged into the graphics card. Once
the windows desktop has loaded plug the primary monitor back in and windows
should start the plug'n'play hardware discovery wizard... the secret to
making the profile stick. Repeat for the other monitor (with your primary
still attached).

Hope this helps


Andy