Purple tint screen. Ever heard of it? I haven't.

Shwabang · 08-17-2006

So what's happening is, my screen is tinted a light shade of purple. It's not threatening, just annoying. I've tried restarting my computer and uplugging my monitor, shutting off the monitor and all the casual things people would try.

This has happened back when I was using a Windows 98, on a different monitor.
Since then I've reformated my C drive, but if it's a virus it may still be on my other drives.
I'm scanning for viruses right now, but if it's something else, spare me the pain of virus scanning/spyware scanning.
I know it's not my monitor, because obviously, it's happened on my other one.
I have absolutely no clue what this could be other than a virus. My virus scan won't be finished for a while, so it couldn't hurt to ask...

any suggestions?

Hengis · 08-17-2006

Hi there and welcome to PCHF

Did you use the "Degauss" option on the monitor yet? Personally, I don't think it's a "PC" issue but more of a problem with either the monitor or the connection from the monitor into the PC. You said you used this monitor with Windows 98...how old is it?

Is it possible for you to try the monitor on another PC?

08-17-2006	#1
Shwabang New Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	Purple tint screen. Ever heard of it? I haven't. So what's happening is, my screen is tinted a light shade of purple. It's not threatening, just annoying. I've tried restarting my computer and uplugging my monitor, shutting off the monitor and all the casual things people would try. This has happened back when I was using a Windows 98, on a different monitor. Since then I've reformated my C drive, but if it's a virus it may still be on my other drives. I'm scanning for viruses right now, but if it's something else, spare me the pain of virus scanning/spyware scanning. I know it's not my monitor, because obviously, it's happened on my other one. I have absolutely no clue what this could be other than a virus. My virus scan won't be finished for a while, so it couldn't hurt to ask... any suggestions?

08-17-2006	#2
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,781 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Hi there and welcome to PCHF Did you use the "Degauss" option on the monitor yet? Personally, I don't think it's a "PC" issue but more of a problem with either the monitor or the connection from the monitor into the PC. You said you used this monitor with Windows 98...how old is it? Is it possible for you to try the monitor on another PC? __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot \| Network info Tool

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