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I recently set up a dualboot on this comp so I can use both ubuntu and vista, but a few days ago, I screwed it up. I was installing some graphics drivers, and then when I restarted it, I discovered the monitor cannot display the resolution the os was set to (well, thats an assumption).
So the question is, how do I change the resolution setting without it loading the current ones (I realize I could probably just use a diff monitor to change it, but I'm lazy)?
Edit: should mention that It was ubuntu that I screwed up
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You installed the proprietary drivers in Ubuntu through the utility and set the resolution too high on accident? Sorry, wasn't sure if I understood.
So when you boot into Ubuntu, what happens?
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boot in safe mode, uninstall drivers, safe mode w/ networking and install the drivers ad then it resets back to normal 
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| saf wrote: | | boot in safe mode, uninstall drivers, safe mode w/ networking and install the drivers ad then it resets back to normal |
How do I boot into safe mode in ubuntu, I searched everywhere and couldn't find anything that would tell me (keep in mind it's dualbooted).
| Karakawe wrote: | You installed the proprietary drivers in Ubuntu through the utility and set the resolution too high on accident? Sorry, wasn't sure if I understood.
So when you boot into Ubuntu, what happens? |
The drivers that ubuntu used on default worked fine, but I wanted the newest version. So I downloaded and installed them. When I restarted my computer the resolution had been set to something that the monitor doesn't support.
When I boot in, the ubuntu loading bar thing appears, then screen goes black and monitor shows a message saying "VGA MODE NOT COMPATIBLE".
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try repairing Ubuntu and see if it puts the old drivers back on the system or do a restore
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| vmanisme wrote: | | try repairing Ubuntu and see if it puts the old drivers back on the system or do a restore |
How exactly would I do either of those, I'm completely lost when It comes to ubuntu (I google everything).
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insert the CD and do a repair?
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| vmanisme wrote: | | insert the CD and do a repair? |
Ok, that's what I thought, wanted to make sure I wasn't going to screw it up any more than it already is.
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| creative1 wrote: | | vmanisme wrote: | | insert the CD and do a repair? |
Ok, that's what I thought, wanted to make sure I wasn't going to screw it up any more than it already is. |
I recommend deleting Ubuntu i like it too but after having it for 2 month's i realized it was useless, i had to reboot a million times to access some of my simple files that Ubuntu cant read... Ubuntu is like Mac but 5 times better and free
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