[SOLVED] Can't Save Screen Resolution

poorguy · posted: 2016-09-27 00:52

Hello,

Is there a way to save my current screen resolution of 1024x768.
Every time I do a restart or power up it goes to 1600x900.

I'm in my 60s and don't see well so any help would be appreciated. __{{emoticon}}__
Sorry to keep being a PIA but man all I want to do is use this Linux Distro but I keep running into these minor issues.

Thanks

The PoorGuy

BitJam · posted: 2016-09-27 01:09

Is there a file at /etc/X11/xorg.conf? If so, first save a copy of it somewhere and then run:

sudo make-xorg-conf 1024x768 -o /etc/X11/xorg.conf

then log out of X and log back in again.

If that doesn't work then erase the new xorg.conf file that was created. If you made a backup of an existing xorg.conf then copy the backup to /etc/X11/xorg.conf and try restarting X again. If you got bounced to the command line then this should restart X:

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sudo service slim restart

The make-xorg-conf program should automatically make a backup in case you forget to.

poorguy · posted: 2016-09-27 01:42

Hey BitJam,

How do I locate the file or where do I go to find the file?

Thanks

BitJam · posted: 2016-09-27 01:53

You can see if the file already exists with the command:

ls /etc/X11/xorg.conf

If it exists, then save a backup to your home directory with:

cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf ~

The make-xorg-conf command I gave above will create a new xorg.conf file and also make a backup if that file already exists.

Dave · posted: 2016-09-27 11:07

If you are currently setting for resolution with arandr you can also use arandr to export to a file and then copy the contents of the file to session startup at ~ / . desktop-session / startup. This can also be accessed through the control center

poorguy · posted: 2016-09-27 18:06

Hey Guys,

No good results.
I give up it isn't worth the headache. __{{emoticon}}__

I appreciate all the help from from you guys. __{{emoticon}}__

The PoorGuy

rokytnji · posted: 2016-09-27 21:26

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biker@biker:~
$ xrandr
Screen 0: minimum 320 x 200, current 1024 x 768, maximum 4096 x 4096
VGA-0 connected 1024x768+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 310mm x 230mm
   1024x768      85.00*+  75.08  
   1280x1024     75.02  
   1152x864      75.00  
   800x600       85.06    75.00  
   640x480       85.01    60.00  
   720x400       70.08  
S-video disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)

So to change mine

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biker@biker:~
$ xrandr -s 800x600  75.00

If I wish to keep it. Open up antix control center. Edit global session. Put it in the startup script.
Otherwise. when I reboot . It will revert back to 1024x768. Which is what I changed to for my preferences already.

rokytnji · posted: 2016-09-27 21:30

Another route is

Use antix control center. Go to Session>set screen resolution

Then hit apply and save it.

poorguy · posted: 2016-09-27 22:44

Hey rokytnji,

I will give that a try and see what happens.

Sometimes Linux irritates the hell out of me.

Thanks for the illustrations at my age that helps tremendously.

Thanks

The PoorGuy

poorguy · posted: 2016-09-28 13:24

Good Morning Forum,

Well after many attempts applying the commands / fixes and no results I decided that before dumping antix 16 that I would do a complete new install.
After doing a complete new install I now have my 1024x768 resolution back. __{{emoticon}}__
So now hopefully all will work well and stay that way as I really like this Linux Distro.

Thanks for your patience with me through this issue.

Thanks

The PoorGuy

rokytnji · posted: 2016-09-28 17:13

Kool beans. __{{emoticon}}__