cannot change display settings---HELP

[LJ in TX]

am unable to change display settings . when right clicking on desktop or clicking on display in Control Panel. I get a Visual C++ runtime error mesage ..also says something about C:\WIndows\Rundll32.exe ...Improper Program Termination. When I click on okay to close the error message the icons on my desktop disappers as well as the task bar at the bottom seems like Explorer is shutting down. then I have to hit the power button to reboot Windows 98 SE ...My machine is a HP 950Mhz 256k RAM.,,etc. Any suggestions for fixing this problem. thanks. LJ in TX

[Virtual Patient]

Hi,

You can get into the display settings via the control panel as well - have you tried sneaking in that way?

Don't know about your error messages though, what have you changed on your system recently? Any new programs loaded?

VP

[lukeg]

Also maybe you should do a System File Check and run a DEEP virus scan.

Start in "Safe Mode" and see if the more bizzare problems are gone-ie what you said happens when you right click the desktop...weird.

[LJ in TX]

have not added any new software lately....did change my monitor to a 19inch from a 17 inch LCD flat panel may try system file checker as yall suggested and a deep virus scan will let you know the results. Anyone else have other suggestions on what to do to fix this problem ? could I have the wrong display monitor drivers loaded for this monitor ,,,doesnt sound like the cause to me but a shot in the dark. LJ in TX

[LJ in TX]

any more suggestions out there on how to fix my problem?

[gixer]

Hi
You could start in safe mode and check if your old monitor is stil present in Device Manager. Try removing it.
Have you installed any drivers for the new monitor - most have an installation disc with them.

Hope this helps
Gixer

[gixer]

Also just found THIS.

Gixer