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micknc · Jan 9, 2007, 08:35 AM

I have searched several sites including this forum and have read (it seems like) everything that could ever have been written about shaking screens, but to no avail.

I have a windows xp that was only shaking while in dos mode until last week. Now it shakes anytime the screen resolution is below 1280x1040. I have tried:
1. Switching screens
2. Changing the hardware acceleration
3. Checking for items that would have magnetic properties (although that would have been a constant shake, I wanted to cover my bases)
4. Back when it was just a dos problem I thought maybe we had a RAM issue so I went the route of removing spyware, virus scans, registry scan, and defragmenting.

Is there anyone who can help me with a new direction or should I just go to the doctor and get some special glasses?

Mick

kaka · Jan 9, 2007, 08:59 AM

First of all, I'm assuming your are using CRT(Cathod Ray Tube) Monitors. If so, then you can buy one for about $20.

On the other hand, I think there is a problem with your Windows. I had the same problem once, but it was fixed when I formatted my Hard Drive. You can re-install windows and see if it fixes it. If not, try formatting, because sometimes there are files that causes this.

Also, it could be a problem with the Serial pins of the Monitor cable. Try tightening the screws of the Serial Cable.

Peace

micknc · Jan 9, 2007, 01:52 PM

Yeah I used compressed air on the cable pins to clean them and then made sure that they were tight. I can't format the thing but I would be willing to explore for a file that might cause this problem. I did try a new screen off a computer that was working fine and it did not help.