Desktop Resolution

[Ringfinger69]

First off my CD is going great. Just a few loose strings i need to tie up. Quick question: I can't seem to find the topic about the desktop resoultion when the computer first boots to the Xp desktop. the part where you can have XP adjust the resoultion. Any takers?

Thanks in advance!

[prathapml]

[Display]
    XResolution=1024
    YResolution=768
    BitsPerPel=16
    VRefresh=60
    AutoConfirm=1
    ConfigureAtLogon=1

Having that in winn.sif should help. You're welcome to post back about any further issues ("loose ends" ) you have.

[Ringfinger69]

This is what i have,

[Display]

BitsPerPel=32

Xresolution=1024

YResolution=768

Vrefresh=70

AutoConfirm=1

ConfigureAtLogon=1

I am testing in VM ware

This information applies to when windows is in the desktop correct?

Thanks for the speedy reply.

[jrzycrim]

You might still have a problem from within vmware. See this thread:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=23429&st=20

[Ringfinger69]

Thanks...lemme give it a go, then i'll tell you how it went...

Wish me luck!!!

[Skyfrog]

I do not have autoconfirm or configure at logon in mine; what do these options do?

[xolox]

Wish me luck!!!

Goodluck!

[Ringfinger69]

Sky frog,

I belive it's where windows ask you for the very first time to adjust your screen settings....so it just adjusts it automatically. Someone correct me if I am wrong!

[prathapml]

Yes, that's where it is. But it sets the screen-res to 800x600 by default, and then asks you for permission if that was okay with you (if non-automated). If you had set the display settings in winnt.sif, (as above) it will automatically set the res. without prompting.

Now, there's a third point of problem, where the desired res. won't be set, and you'll login at 640x480 - that's when windows can't find the drivers for your display.

So, if your display drivers are integrated (OEMpnpDrvrsPath method), and you used all of the below entries, and you're sure your hardware can take the display setting you have specified in winnt.sif, you'll see it (screen resize) being done automatically without any prompting.

[Display]
   XResolution=1024
   YResolution=768
   BitsPerPel=16
   VRefresh=60
   AutoConfirm=1
   ConfigureAtLogon=1

[Ringfinger69]

Thanks jrzycrim

The VMware Display Drivers work!!!

Just a few more loose strings. Off to search the forums!!!

I appreciate everyones help. Didn't expect responses! Once again, Thank you eveyone!!!

[prathapml]

Good to hear that this was resolved for you.

You're welcome to discuss any more issues you encounter.

[jrzycrim]

Thanks jrzycrim 

The VMware Display Drivers work!!!

Just a few more loose strings.  Off to search the forums!!!

I appreciate everyones help.  Didn't expect responses! Once again, Thank you eveyone!!!

You're welcome. It's nice that they don't use up a lot of space.