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The display properties tag covers issues related to screen resolution, multiple monitors, and display settings in Windows. Common problems include monitors reverting to incorrect resolutions after reboot, missing resolution options in the display properties menu, and monitors being misidentified as generic devices. Users also seek help with configuring dual or multi-monitor setups, including retaining custom settings across reboots. Topics span Windows XP, 7, and later versions, with solutions often involving driver reinstallation or graphics card adjustments.
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    Windows 7 HP Compaq 6000 Pro Small Form Factor PC Dual Monitor problem

    We have several of these machines with dual monitors that have no problem. However one is driving me nuts. There are 2 identical monitors attached to it, one via the diplay port adapter. For some reason it will always revert back to 1024x768 resolution after a reboot. The monitor is then...
    • jtpryan
    • Thread
    • compaq device manager display properties display settings driver installation generic monitor graphics card graphics driver hardware issues intel drivers multi-monitor pc configuration reboot issues resolution small form factor support troubleshooting video output windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 How do I underline hotkeys in context menus?

    Used to be able to do that with WinXP from customizing the display properties. Just switched over to a few days ago and still can't find that setting anywhere. :confused: Please help.
    • nkktess
    • Thread
    • context menu customization display properties help hotkeys settings underline windows transition windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. bruddap

    Windows 7 dual monitor screen resolution;

    I was running XP pro and my resolutions were recognized no problem, I did a clean install of Windows 7 and the resolution are not displaying properly. Both my monitors are 1080, but what I boot the resolutions are way off and screens either don't fit the screen or are so low that the icons etc...
    • bruddap
    • Thread
    • blurry icons clean install display properties graphics card high definition monitor issues multi-monitor resolution windows 7 windows pro
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 Multiple Video Cards - monitors not retaining settings

    Specifications: i7 950 X58 motherboard with four pci-express slots Three ATI 3650 Pci-Express video cards with a total of 6 DVI ports 6GB memory 500GB Hard Drive Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit (purchased, not RC) 3 Viewsonic 22" monitors and one Dell 24 inch monitor all running DVI cables...
    • Technet249
    • Thread
    • ati drivers color issues compatibility computer setup display properties display settings driver installation dual display dvi graphics card home premium monitor issues multi-monitor peripheral setup resolution restart troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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