Monitor fails after downloading Windows Updates

After updating then downloading any Windows Udate my monitor stops working. I
get the message "frequency out of range". Because I have no screen the only
way I know how to turn off my computer is to simply unplug it. I start it
back up in safe mode then I do system restore and I get my monitor back. But
this is a big pain in the rear. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

One post will be sufficient, thank you.

Assuming you're running Vista and that you just installed Vista SP1:

Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available
at no charge through 18 Mar-09
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...4&gprid=500921
<=US-specific page

How to uninstall Windows Vista SP1 as a troubleshooting step:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537
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chrisd wrote:
> After updating then downloading any Windows Udate my monitor stops
> working.
> I get the message "frequency out of range". Because I have no screen the
> only way I know how to turn off my computer is to simply unplug it. I
> start
> it back up in safe mode then I do system restore and I get my monitor
> back.
> But this is a big pain in the rear. Any suggestions would be greatly
> appreciated.

What update is it that you're installing that causes the problem?
If it's a driver, then if required get it from the manufacturer's site.

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"chrisd" <> wrote in message
news:2F917CE1-E7D8-4BD7-9ACC-...
| After updating then downloading any Windows Udate my monitor stops working. I
| get the message "frequency out of range". Because I have no screen the only
| way I know how to turn off my computer is to simply unplug it. I start it
| back up in safe mode then I do system restore and I get my monitor back. But
| this is a big pain in the rear. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

You have set a resolution that is not supported by your video card. Use a smaller resolution setting for your monitor in the monitor properties

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"chrisd" <> wrote in message news:2F917CE1-E7D8-4BD7-9ACC-...
> After updating then downloading any Windows Udate my monitor stops working. I
> get the message "frequency out of range". Because I have no screen the only
> way I know how to turn off my computer is to simply unplug it. I start it
> back up in safe mode then I do system restore and I get my monitor back. But
> this is a big pain in the rear. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.