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Can someone help me with my computer resolution problem?

Apr 18, 2017 4:14AM PDT

im having this huge problem where my computer has these pixels like literally covering the screen. green and blue pixels just everywhere and the resolution wont change off of 800x600. someone plz help >_<

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Re: resolution problem
Apr 18, 2017 4:47AM PDT

Somehow, this looks like a hardware issue, either with the graphical card, the cable to the monitor or the monitor itself.
Now start changing parts until you found what needs to be replaced.

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That looks more like a video card failure.
Apr 18, 2017 10:26AM PDT

I don't see much story from you but let's see a screen shot of same machine on the BIOS screen.

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Resolution Problem
Apr 18, 2017 12:44PM PDT

"resolution wont change off of 800x600"

@Userinneed
Install Graphic Card Device Driver, Or Uninstall and Reinstall Driver.

Good Luck.