How to Disable the "Test" Video Option Upon Reboot (253296)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q253296
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

This article describes how to disable the "test" video option upon reboot and have the specified video resolution and refresh frequency set after the installation of a new video driver to reduce the required input.

MORE INFORMATION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

WARNING: Incorrect settings can damage your monitor. Consult your monitor documentation for the correct display settings.
  1. Install the new video drivers.
  2. Start Regedt32.exe.
  3. Locate the following registry key:

    Hkey_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers

  4. Delete the following two keys:

    NewDisplay
    RebootNecessary

For additional information about additional video settings, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

102992 REG: Device Driver Entries, PART 5

REFERENCES

Q102992 Q180647
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/11/2002
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbHardware kbinfo KB253296
©2002 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.