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The thread revolves around users experiencing a monitor display issue after upgrading to Windows 8, specifically an "out of range" signal that prevents proper display during startup. The original poster details the problem of adjusting resolution, which leads to the monitor going unresponsive, and seeks solutions. A second participant suggests using remote desktop if another device is available, while the third provides instructions to access low-resolution startup modes via Shift+F8, indicating potential troubleshooting steps. Overall, the discussion highlights common post-upgrade display problems and possible recovery methods.

pourquoipas

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Hi all,
I have just upgraded to Windows 8 over Windows 7 and the installation went smoothly. It appeared that my monitor (Asus VH 222) was set on too low a resolution to get some of the applications to work so I was in the process of changing this when I got an out of range signal and the monitor became completely unresponsive. I have tried rebooting and am getting the Windows 8 logo and the startup circle but then the screen just goes to out of range again. I cannot of course get to anything to make any adjustments while apparently connected to windows 8 so am at a loss as to what to do next.
I am running two computers through this monitor the other running on XP. When I switch to the second computer the screen is working normally. I have adjusted the resolution to 1280/1024 but this makes no difference if I switch back to the Windows 8 computer. Has anyone got any ideas as to what is causing this problem and how to resolve it?:dread::dread:
 

SupportTypeGuy

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Hi all,
I have just upgraded to Windows 8 over Windows 7 and the installation went smoothly. It appeared that my monitor (Asus VH 222) was set on too low a resolution to get some of the applications to work so I was in the process of changing this when I got an out of range signal and the monitor became completely unresponsive. I have tried rebooting and am getting the Windows 8 logo and the startup circle but then the screen just goes to out of range again. I cannot of course get to anything to make any adjustments while apparently connected to windows 8 so am at a loss as to what to do next.
I am running two computers through this monitor the other running on XP. When I switch to the second computer the screen is working normally. I have adjusted the resolution to 1280/1024 but this makes no difference if I switch back to the Windows 8 computer. Has anyone got any ideas as to what is causing this problem and how to resolve it?:dread::dread:

Obviously you have another device you can surf on; you may be able to remote into the computer from that device. Just go to a working device, click Start|Run, then type mstsc.

Type in the computer name and pray that the remote desktop option is turned on.
 

SupportTypeGuy

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Also, I found an article that may help... specifically, it will enable low resolution video mode if you look into the shift-F8 Advanced options boot mode....

Summary: Press Shift-F8 several times until you get a menu then follow these steps:
1. Click "See advanced repair options"
2. Click Troubleshoot
3. Click Advanced Options
4. Click Windows Startup Settings
5. Click Restart

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