Virus (I think) Question

[JDY]

Has anyone heard of a computer virus that turns your monitor off/on over and over. That's all it does 1 second on, 1 second off...

It's not turning off the computer or rebooting, it's just turning the monitor completely off and then back on...it's really annoying!

 

[nativetxn]

I haven't heard of this one, must be new

 

[Lorix2]

I had this months ago but forget the name of it...I went to windows homepage to get the info on how to erradicate it. Sorry I can't help you further.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Do you have a current version of an anti-virus program AND its up-to-date definitions? If so, run a virus scan ans see if there is any.

 

[LarryE]

I find it very doubtful that it's a virus, I would have to go with it's your video card dieing.

Time for a new and improved card with Nvidia technology, graphics like your eyes won't believe.

 

[jfulcer]

Could be the monitor.

Doubt it's a virus, doesn't sound like normal virus behavior.

 

[JDY]

The monitor stays on when Windows is not running (bios, etc.) It only starts going off/on/off/on once windows has loaded...

 

[emmagata]

Originally posted by JDY
The monitor stays on when Windows is not running (bios, etc.) It only starts going off/on/off/on once windows has loaded...

At this point it could be either the video card or the monitor.

When your computer is off, nothing sends commands to your monitor so it remains on. When the computer/operating system is running, the video card can turn the monitor off.

Check the screen saver settings(advanced) and turn off the power saving settings for the monitor.

Did you check for a loose/damaged connector/cable?

Also, check to see if your refresh rate is set too high. Some monitors will turn themselves off to prevent damage.

This setting is usually under the monitor tab in the advanced area of the display properties.

P.S. The WEB site in your sig (moveon) is a little out of touch. The California recall is over. They should stop asking for money to recall the recall.