Die windows die

Moon Rabbits · 03-26-2007, 09:59 PM

I don't know when it started happening, but all of the graphics on my computer are messed

Any window I have currently selected has no title, the windows "Start" button is very very small so that only the windows logo is visible, on MSN I can't see my name at the top of my contact list, etc.

Help?

Mirage · 03-26-2007, 10:33 PM

You should say "Die graphics driver, die" instead. Not MS' fault others can't write good code :p.

Try updating or reinstalling your graphics drivers.

Moon Rabbits · 03-26-2007, 10:47 PM

True, it's probably the fault of my graphics drivers.

But I have an ATIRAGE card, and they don't make drivers for that anymore, and I have the latest one installed all fine.

crono_logical · 03-27-2007, 07:46 AM

Reinstall Windows

Sounds like missing fonts or it's trying to use a bad font for the titlebars to me

You could try logging on as someone else or create a new user account and see if the same happens in there or not to confirm if it's just your settings or really a Windows problem

Mirage · 03-27-2007, 11:48 AM

I don't know if it's even possible to delete the font the system is using, seeing as the file would be in use.

Discord · 03-27-2007, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mirage ^

I don't know if it's even possible to delete the font the system is using, seeing as the file would be in use.

You can. Don't ask how, but it happened to me once. Well, it didn't delete it, just changed it slightly, which, theoretically, shouldn't have worked either.

Hmm... You could actually do that if you crash explorer and implement it before it restarts, using a 3rd party program. That's how I've fixed it.

Otherways, no idea how to help you there really other than reinstalling the whole system.

Flying Mullet · 03-27-2007, 02:07 PM

What resolution do you have your monitor set at? It sounds like you might have the resolution set higher than the monitor can support, thus it can't display your entire screen at once. Try changing your resolution to a lower setting and see what happens.

Discord · 03-27-2007, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Mullet ^

What resolution do you have your monitor set at? It sounds like you might have the resolution set higher than the monitor can support, thus it can't display your entire screen at once. Try changing your resolution to a lower setting and see what happens.

I was thinking about that too, but you'd still see the fonts. At least you'd see someything resembling them.

Moon Rabbits so gangsta it hurrrrts.. Location: Caaaaaaaanada.	#1 Die windows die I don't know when it started happening, but all of the graphics on my computer are messed Any window I have currently selected has no title, the windows "Start" button is very very small so that only the windows logo is visible, on MSN I can't see my name at the top of my contact list, etc. Help?
03-26-2007, 09:59 PM

Mirage bot Location: Interconnected tubes	#2 (permalink) You should say "Die graphics driver, die" instead. Not MS' fault others can't write good code :p. Try updating or reinstalling your graphics drivers.
03-26-2007, 10:33 PM

Moon Rabbits so gangsta it hurrrrts.. Location: Caaaaaaaanada.	#3 (permalink) True, it's probably the fault of my graphics drivers. But I have an ATIRAGE card, and they don't make drivers for that anymore, and I have the latest one installed all fine.
03-26-2007, 10:47 PM

crono_logical Administrator Hypnotising you Location: Back in Time	#4 (permalink) Reinstall Windows Sounds like missing fonts or it's trying to use a bad font for the titlebars to me You could try logging on as someone else or create a new user account and see if the same happens in there or not to confirm if it's just your settings or really a Windows problem
03-27-2007, 07:46 AM

Mirage bot Location: Interconnected tubes	#5 (permalink) I don't know if it's even possible to delete the font the system is using, seeing as the file would be in use.
03-27-2007, 11:48 AM

Flying Mullet Site Staff Cid's Knight this space for rent Location: Finding my monkey cage exit strategy	#7 (permalink) What resolution do you have your monitor set at? It sounds like you might have the resolution set higher than the monitor can support, thus it can't display your entire screen at once. Try changing your resolution to a lower setting and see what happens.
03-27-2007, 02:07 PM