I bought the Acer 22" monitor (AL2223W) and have been using it for several months now with no problems. The native resolution of the monitor is 1680x1050. I've had it set up like that for some time now and the monitor looks beautiful!

Strangely though, I get up one morning to find that the picture doesn't look RIGHT anymore. I mess around for some time in the desktop PROPERTIES, changing the resolution. I take it a step further and attempt to update my drivers from my display adapters. I even search for a DRIVER for the Acer monitor itself (to no avail)!

According to the information (when I press the "menu" button) on the Acer monitor, I am told that the maximum resolution for this monitor is 1280x1024. This should (and has in the past) read: 1680x1050. My resolution (on my desktop properties) is set to what the native resolution should be (1680x1050). But at that setting the picture extends beyond the monitor screen. I actually have to run the resolution at 1280x1024 in order to make the picture fit (but of course the picture looks awful).

How can I change the monitors resolution so that it reverts back to the original 1680x1050? Is there a way to reset the monitor?Monitor driver, and your graphic card driver are two different things.
Your monitor screen resolution depends on what resolution your graphic card can handle.
I think, your graphic card driver got messed up, and you need to reinstall/update it.
What kind of VIDEO card/on-board graphic chip do you have?
What Windows version?Windows XP
Graphics Card: Radeon X300

I have attempted to update it. I get a message saying that I have the latest drivers. I have attempted to roll back the driver. But I get the message that no other saved driver is available. I have completely uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers. Still nothing.Maybe, there is an issue with your monitor driver, then...
I can see, that your monitor supports 1680x1050 resolution, and this is what your desktop properties SAY, and this comes from your video card reading. However your monitor says: 1280x1024, which is not even wide screen resolution.
I'm surprised, your monitor didn't come with driver CD, but anyway, you can find it here:
http://www.acerpanam.com/flex/acerdrivers/bin/drivers.html?CFID=4800316&CFTOKEN=48258402
Just click on Monitor, then your model number, and your driver is right there:


[saving disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]That driver appears to be for Windows Vista. I have Windows XPYou're right. It's confusing.
When I go to Acer main page, your model: AL2223W is listed, but when I go to driver list, I can see only: AL2223WD model, with Vista driver only.
Would it be Vista only compatible? On the other hand, you say, you're using it for several months without a problem.
In AL2223WD, "W", I assume stands for "wide screen", and "D" for digital.
How many ports do you have in the back of your monitor?
Two? Analog, and digital (DVI)?
What cable are you using? Analog, or DVI?
I guess, you'll have to call Acer to sort those confusions out.2 ports:
- 1 VGA
- DVI

I'm using the VGA port only.In general, it shouldn't matter. DVI gives you just better picture quality. It shouldn't have any influence on screen resolution.
As I said, at this point, I can only advice to call Acer.Thank you for your assistance!You're welcome

Good luck with a phone call to Acer