Hey all,
I'm using Windows XP Home Edition. Now, this problem started a while back. I have my background color set to be black. Yet it is a dark red. The ONLY time it turns black is when I go to Start->Turn Off Computer, and let it sit for about 3 seconds and it slowly fades to the black color. If I cancel out of the Turn Off Computer option, it turns back to red instantly.
Any ideas?
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Sounds like the video card is not getting enough juice and/or has been damaged in some way. Probably because of static electricity. Video cards are very very sensitive to electrical surges of any kind. They can even blow your monitor if they are not functioning properly.
But try updating your drivers.
Since you don't know what to do, try window update first. It usually auto detects what video card you have and recommends what drivers to install.
Or you can go into the control panel and double click the display icon. Click settings, then advanced. There you will see a series of tabs to show what video card you are using (Usually Nvidia or ATI). Go to the corresponding video card's website and download the latest drivers following the install instructions.
But try updating your drivers.
Since you don't know what to do, try window update first. It usually auto detects what video card you have and recommends what drivers to install.
Or you can go into the control panel and double click the display icon. Click settings, then advanced. There you will see a series of tabs to show what video card you are using (Usually Nvidia or ATI). Go to the corresponding video card's website and download the latest drivers following the install instructions.
Actually, I changed the background to NOTHING, and it changes back to black. So it is working fine now. However, it DID change when my damn computer was making noises like my fan got busted, so, yet again, the card could be having some unknown problems. But until it bothers me again, I'll leave it be.
Thanks for the help, getting the card driver updated should help.
Thanks for the help, getting the card driver updated should help.