Microsoft KB Archive/132839

= "Unknown Monitor" Message in New Hardware Profile =

Article ID: 132839

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q132839



SYMPTOMS
When you create a new hardware profile by starting your computer in a new docking state or by copying an existing hardware profile in the System Properties dialog box, the first time you start your computer, you may receive the following message:

Unknown Monitor.



CAUSE
The monitor type is not maintained as part of a hardware profile; therefore, creating a new hardware profile does not copy existing monitor settings.



RESOLUTION
After you start your computer in a new hardware profile, reselect the monitor type in the Display Properties dialog box. To select a monitor type, follow these steps:

Windows 95

 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Display.
 * 3) Click the Settings tab, and then click Change Display Type.

NOTE: If you are using Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2), click Advanced Properties, and then click the Monitor tab.
 * 1) Click Show Compatible Devices, and then click the correct monitor setting for your hardware.

NOTE: If you are using OSR2, click Change, click Show Compatible Devices, and then click the correct monitor setting for your hardware.
 * 1) Click OK, click Close, click OK, and then close Control Panel.

Windows 98

 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double- click Display.
 * 3) Click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced.
 * 4) Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change.
 * 5) In the Manufacturers box, click the manufacturer of your monitor.
 * 6) In the Models box, click the monitor you are using, click OK, and then click OK again.
 * 7) Click OK.

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