lost my resolution options

[PermaSt0ne]

Vista Ultimate x64 SP1

ViewSonic VG2230 monitor

8800GTS 512MB (not the new G92 core)

P5K deluxe mobo

normally my resolution is 1680x1050 but today i turned my computer and it's changed to 1024x768. when i go try to change it i only get 2 options:

i've had the same drivers installed for months and no problems at all. i uninstalled, then reinstalled the latest video card and monitor drivers (i already had them installed before the problem). problem still persists

the monitor shows up as Generic Non-PnP Monitor in device manager. dono if that's normal or not :unsure: i've never had to check it before

yesterday i didn't change any settings or install anything, i just did my normal everyday routine

sooooooooo i'm out of idea's except maybe install some older drivers?

[utdarkviper]

If it helps to know... my monitor doesn't show up as generic. I'm pretty sure I installed the drivers for it to show up correctly. I can't remember for sure though as it was a while ago and I didn't think anything of it.

[MikeFu84]

I would first just try to reinstall the current drive. I have seen it happen before and reinstalling usually fixes it.

[giantpotato]

I also had to download drivers for my Viewsonic monitor. That's probably your problem. I think mine were available on windows update.

[PermaSt0ne]

@marty - if you read my post you'd see i did install the drivers for my monitor

BUT

i went to device manager, right clicked on my Generic Non-PnP Monitor and clicked uninstall and viola! it shows up as a viewsonic VG2230 :D and i got all my options back

so THANK YOU utdarkviper for letting me know it wasn't normal to have it as generic

[utdarkviper]

yw :D