QUESTION My monitor has developed a fault. The display will work for a short spell, but only if I turn it off and back on again. Jack
HELPROOM ANSWER It sounds like you have a problem with your monitor or graphics card drivers rather than with the program you're trying to run, Jack.
First, check the cable connections both in the back of the monitor and the computer. A loose connection is the most likely issue.
Next, check your graphics card drivers are current and update them if necessary. Go to My Computer, choose View System Information and click the Hardware tab. Click Device Manager and, in the following window, check that the monitor and graphics card (VGA adaptor) are working properly.
If your screen still doesn't work, restart your computer in Safe mode (press F8 at bootup and select Safe mode from the startup options). If the software still gives you problems, uninstall it.
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birksy said: This usually indicates an overheating problem in a faulty soldered joint in the monitor maybe caused by an overheating component Usually easy to spot if you are competant inside equipmentHow long does it have to be turned off for before turning it back on If it immediate resumes then it may be the monitor onoff switch If it works after leaving it for awhile then its probably the soldered joint As the overheated joint contracts it again resumes the connection
patsiec said: Jack says the monitor has a problem and will work for a short while and then fail He says the display can be restored if he switches it off and then back on again How will this affect the graphics card when the computer is left running He is only switching his monitor on and off