on screen graphics getting corrupted

grayling · 12-09-2007, 04:26 AM

Hello,

I wonder if anyone can offer advice? The graphics on screen are getting corrupted whether I am online or offline. For example the start button is being replicated about 5 times on the bottom of the screen. If I view a word document the characters appear out of alignment. Sometimes the whole screen gets blapped with some graphics. As I type this in blocks black are appearing and disappearing. I ran my Zone alarms anti-virus software and it found an infection a couple of weeks ago but it said that it had resolved the problem. Since then I have run it reguarly and it shows no problems.
Is this a virus problem or is it something else? Thanks.

Geekgirl · 12-09-2007, 07:37 PM

Lets rule that out, Look over the First Steps at Removing Malware

grayling · 12-10-2007, 03:52 AM

Hello, I don't think it is any of the spyware type of problem. I have had to reduce the display on my monitor to 16 colours to be able to get a readable display. Could it be the graphics card or something like that is corrupted.?

I did completely reload everything after re-formatting the disk. The problem was still there after doing that.

hitech · 12-10-2007, 07:06 AM

Clean your graphic card contacts with an eraser

grayling · 12-11-2007, 07:00 AM

Nope, that don't make any difference........

hitech · 12-11-2007, 07:08 AM

sounds like it's time for a new card

grayling · 12-11-2007, 11:07 AM

Yup, I am coming to that conclusion as well.

If I try running it with the full colours then its impossible to use the system. I can only operate it by making it run in 16 colour display mode.

I think I will get a new card. Its seems the obvious way to go.

Thanks for your help.

grayling · 12-12-2007, 05:13 AM

My next question is..... because ME is not supported anymore. Are graphics cards available anymore? I have had a quick look and it seems as though for certain I cannot get a straight replacement.

The existing one is SIS 305 2X AGP 32MB

Am I just banging my head up against a brick wall here? Is it better to be thinking about going to XP?

ME seems to have so many problems that it does not seem to worth the hassle of chasing after it?

Geekgirl · 12-13-2007, 06:37 AM

Manufacturers are weaning out old O.S. as they are not supported anymore. Yes, WinME was the worse O.S. Microsoft ever created. I would think about a new system with a new O.S.

hitech · 12-13-2007, 07:20 AM

Try and find a card from a used computer store.
http://www.driverguide.com/ might have a driver for it.

12-09-2007, 04:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
grayling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 OS: windows 98 + Me	on screen graphics getting corrupted Hello, I wonder if anyone can offer advice? The graphics on screen are getting corrupted whether I am online or offline. For example the start button is being replicated about 5 times on the bottom of the screen. If I view a word document the characters appear out of alignment. Sometimes the whole screen gets blapped with some graphics. As I type this in blocks black are appearing and disappearing. I ran my Zone alarms anti-virus software and it found an infection a couple of weeks ago but it said that it had resolved the problem. Since then I have run it reguarly and it shows no problems. Is this a virus problem or is it something else? Thanks.

12-09-2007, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted Lets rule that out, Look over the First Steps at Removing Malware __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

12-10-2007, 03:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
grayling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 OS: windows 98 + Me	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted Hello, I don't think it is any of the spyware type of problem. I have had to reduce the display on my monitor to 16 colours to be able to get a readable display. Could it be the graphics card or something like that is corrupted.? I did completely reload everything after re-formatting the disk. The problem was still there after doing that.

12-10-2007, 07:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
hitech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 624 OS: Windows	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted Clean your graphic card contacts with an eraser

12-11-2007, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
grayling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 OS: windows 98 + Me	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted Nope, that don't make any difference........

12-11-2007, 07:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
hitech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 624 OS: Windows	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted sounds like it's time for a new card

12-11-2007, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
grayling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 OS: windows 98 + Me	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted Yup, I am coming to that conclusion as well. If I try running it with the full colours then its impossible to use the system. I can only operate it by making it run in 16 colour display mode. I think I will get a new card. Its seems the obvious way to go. Thanks for your help.

12-12-2007, 05:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
grayling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 OS: windows 98 + Me	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted My next question is..... because ME is not supported anymore. Are graphics cards available anymore? I have had a quick look and it seems as though for certain I cannot get a straight replacement. The existing one is SIS 305 2X AGP 32MB Am I just banging my head up against a brick wall here? Is it better to be thinking about going to XP? ME seems to have so many problems that it does not seem to worth the hassle of chasing after it?

12-13-2007, 06:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted Manufacturers are weaning out old O.S. as they are not supported anymore. Yes, WinME was the worse O.S. Microsoft ever created. I would think about a new system with a new O.S. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

12-13-2007, 07:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
hitech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 624 OS: Windows	Re: on screen graphics getting corrupted Try and find a card from a used computer store. http://www.driverguide.com/ might have a driver for it.