[born2c0de]

Earlier my computer would start in a 800x600 Resolution whenever Windows XP would start.
Recently I once changed the resolution to 1024x768 and since then Windows XP starts in 1024x768 everytime.
It's a pain to keep changing it to 800x600 everytime on startup.
Is there any way to change the startup Resolution?

[Nova Dragoon]

800x600 is a horrible resolution, stick with 1024

[born2c0de]

My Display Screen is real real ancient...so I really have no option at times...lol

[born2c0de]

Is there any API that will allow me to change the Resolution?

[Piperlester]

Start---->Run--->regedit

Open:
My Computer--->HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG--->System--->CurrentControlSet--->Control--->VIDEO--->(expand all until
you see 'Monitor')

Locate:
Name Type Data

DefaultSetting.XResolution REG_DWORD 0x00000400 (1024)
DefaultSetting.YResolution REG_DWORD 0x00000300 (768)


Explanation: The data is stored as a hex value. 0x00000400 = 1024(base 10/decimal)
0x00000300 = 768 (base 10/decimal)

To change the default resolution:

1) Alternate-click DefaultSetting.XResolution
2) Click Modify
3) In the window that opens, change the 400 to 320 [which is equal to 800 in base 10]
4) Click ok.

1) Alternate-click DefaultSetting.YResolution
2) Click Modify
3) In the window that opens, change the 300 to 258 [base 10 for 600]
4) Click ok.

Exit Registry Editor and restart.
The default setting should now be 800x600.

Enjoy.

EDIT: PLEASE BE CAREFUL IN THERE.

This post has been edited by Piperlester: 13 November 2005 - 02:19 PM