I own an NVidia GeForce4 MX 4000. Lately WHENEVER I start up my new computer and monitor, the screen shows either DIFFERENT colored BLOCKS or yellow blocks with the text behind them. I have to reboot about 10 times in order to get the monitor to start properly.

I've put on the newest drivers already and think it may be the video card. Any thoughts?

Thank you in advance.Have you tried another monitor to make sure?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Yes, I tried my old monitor and got the same results.Do you have wirus/worm protection? When did this start happening? Did you make any changes to your system before this happened?

[glb]Flame[/glb]try adjusting monitor.....colour settings......or go to the display icon in the CONTROL.....panel.....settings...advanc ed...adapter...performanceYes I tried other monitor settings and I am well protected from viruses and the like. I haven't made any changes to my system.

This started happening several months ago with my old system and monitor. I have a new system and monitor, with the same thing happening.

Any other thoughts?

Neil  does seems to point to a graphics card problem......does you mob support your graphics card??What are your system temperatures when the graphical corruption occurs?Thanks for the help. Yes, my mob handles the card and this occurs just when I startup. So the temp is at a minimum.

NeilHave you tried uninstalling current drivers and reinstalling updated ones?Yes I have.

Neilif you have the drivers for your monitor......UNINSTALL it....in the device manager.......and reboot.....now shutdown again.....now attach the monitor.....and load the drivers for it............does this problem happen in safe mode??try it first......The drivers did not come as a seperate disc. I tried what you suggested, it didn't help. It also happens intermittantly. Any other ideas?

Neilmore info on system.......ram??? etc.....download sisoft sandra and do a diagnostics  check..........you could also type dxdiag in the run box......what does it report if anything......