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Thread: Auto update ran, reboot, can't get resolution back

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    Auto update ran, reboot, can't get resolution back

    I'm new, and when I get the notice that there are updates to install I just do it. All Greek to me.

    Only had this think pad w530 for a few weeks. Ubuntu 12.04 LTS installed with VESA: NVIDIA GeForce graphics.

    After re-starting from the most recent updates the laptop display resolution is lower than before. If I go to the display settings the best I can do is 1024 x 768. I like the nice fine resolution I had before, and want to go back to it, but don't know how.

    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks
    bdarned

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    Re: Auto update ran, reboot, can't get resolution back

    Had you installed the nVidia proprietary driver? If not, then I think that is what you should try. You need the "additional drivers" application. Click or right click on the icon like a cog wheel near the search box in the dash. It should offer you, as long as you have an internet connection, a recommended driver to install.
    Michael

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    Talking Re: Auto update ran, reboot, can't get resolution back

    Thank you Michael.

    That fixed it.

    bdarned

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    Re: Auto update ran, reboot, can't get resolution back

    Great.
    Michael

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