A program for XP users to keep your resolution

[tHe_cL3anER]

Hi there, if you use XP, then you'll know it is damn annoying in the way it doesn't save resolutions. If like me, you enjoy a healthy 1900x1200 desktop, and the rest of your family use 1024x768, then it gets a bit tedious changing it each time you logon, which is why I made ResChange

Simply put this program in your StartUp folder (on the start menu) with the following command line:

ChangeRes.exe 1024x768

The above command would change the resolution to 1024x 768, then exit.

ChangeRes.exe 1280x1024

This command would change the resolution to 1280x1024. If you type an invalid resolution, or one that your monitor cannot handle, the program will display an error message, and exit.

Get it here: Download ChangeRes

If you don't trust me, and would like to compile the program for yourself, click below for the source code

VB Source code

Enjoy!

tHe_cLeanER

[grimman]

nice! :D

pleasure for the blind, AND me! ;)

[Joseph Zollo]

Nice work, now I dont have to switch back the rez after my bro uses the comp!

[Xahid]

Originally posted by tHe_cL3anER

Hi there, if you use XP, then you'll know it is damn annoying in the way it doesn't save resolutions. If like me, you enjoy a healthy 1900x1200 desktop, and the rest of your family use 1024x768, then it gets a bit tedious changing it each time you logon, ............. etc.

My Windows XP always keep my desktop rez setting for me!

i've 2 account's on XP.

1- 800X600 (guest)

2-1024X768(Admin)

whenever i've switch back from guest to Admin, it change rez to 1024X768 auto, !!!

[tHe_cL3anER]

lol Xahid, you seem to be one of the lucky few! Ive used beta 2462, 2505 and 2600, and none of those saved the res. you have the service pack or something?

[KeR]

yeah my keeps the resolution too...I have never heard a problem like your's tHe_cL3anER.....

[Tim Dorr Veteran]

Are you using Pro or Home?

I've got Pro and it saves the resolutions fine.

*shrug*

[Xahid]

Originally posted by tHe_cL3anER

Ive used beta 2462, 2505 and 2600, and none of those saved the res.  you have the service pack or something?

No, i don't use any Service pack (Microsoft don't release any SP)

i've just keep OS up to date. (ie, hot fixes)

P.S, I think Cracked version of XP is better than (MS)Real one;)

[tHe_cL3anER]

lol... must be my gfx card... thanx neway guys :)

[nomis_nehc]

Just to add to it: WinXP saves my resolution for different accounts too.