Changing refresh rates...

[MDE]

I'm at school (on a limited account) under Windows 2000, and this 60Hz refresh rate is killing my eyes. Anyone know how to change it? The video card is a TNT2 running the default Microsoft drivers. The monitor (Dell 17") is capable of 85Hz at this resolution.

 

[FullRoast]

On the Win 2000 desktop, right click the mouse and select properties. When the Display Properties panel opens, select the Settings tab. There should be an Advanced button. Select it and see it there is a monitor tab. If so, the refresh rate settings should be there.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: FullRoast
On the Win 2000 desktop, right click the mouse and select properties. When the Display Properties panel opens, select the Settings tab. There should be an Advanced button. Select it and see it there is a monitor tab. If so, the refresh rate settings should be there.

Limited account, can't do it that way .

 

[FullRoast]

Sorry, missed that important detail! You might be stuck with eye strain and a headache.

 

[Jiggz]

You will have to ask the system admin to change the refresh rate for you. He should do this as long as you mention the eye strain you're suffering. With limited account there's really nothing you can do unless you want to hack the admin password which is really taboo!

 

[corkyg]

After all that - you don't have many options except hardware. Get rid of the Dell monitor and get an LCD monitor. Refresh rates do not apply - they are staring pixels, non-flickering. You also gain deskspace, and produce less heat and it is easier to move.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: corky-g
After all that - you don't have many options except hardware. Get rid of the Dell monitor and get an LCD monitor. Refresh rates do not apply - they are staring pixels, non-flickering. You also gain deskspace, and produce less heat and it is easier to move.

The computer isn't mine (I'm in class), so replacing the monitor is out of the question, and not really a good choice, considering that all I need is sufficient rights and I can crank it up to 85Hz. I used this PC about a month ago, but Windows has been reinstalled, borking the refresh rate setting. The school is getting LCDs on all their new PCs, but they just got rid of their last PIII 500s, so I don't expect them to rush these PIII 933s out the door.

They're trying to find a tech to change something for a handicapped student without success, so I might as well fix the problem myself if I can.