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PC configuration:

  • Quad Core
  • 4GB RAM
  • 160 GB Hard Disk
  • 256 MB 64bit Radeon x1600 series PCI card
  • Dell 1908 FP LCD
  • Windows 7 Ultimate

Whenever I try to install Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, after booting when Windows 8 logo appear just after that I get an error:

“cannot display this video mode optimum resolution 1280x1024 60hz”

…or something like that.

After getting that error I restart the PC and it continues with windows 7

I tried many versions of Windows 8.1 but same error. But this error never appear while installing Windows 7 or XP.

As my current Windows 7 screen resolution is 1280x1024(recommended) and is working perfectly.

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  • And the question is???
    – Xavierjazz
    Commented Sep 8, 2014 at 21:41
  • Does this happen in the Windows 8 installation screen?
    – binaryfunt
    Commented Sep 9, 2014 at 14:48
  • Yes Just after windows 8 logo disappear.
    – Kayle Steve
    Commented Sep 13, 2014 at 23:55
  • Question is I can't install windows 8 into my pc. Getting error "cannot display this video mode optimum resolution 1280x1024 60hz"
    – Kayle Steve
    Commented Sep 13, 2014 at 23:56
  • I had this issue with 3 monitors, the primary using the DisplayPort card and the other two using a DMS-59 splitter to dual-DVI. One DVI monitor would work and the other would work for a few seconds and then display this error. A workaround was using a DVI to VGA converter on the 3rd monitor, and VGA input on the 3rd monitor, which makes it work consistently.
    – InterLinked
    Commented Oct 1, 2022 at 16:07

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I had a similar problem with my Dell 1908 FP LCD. I was able to resolve it by switching to a DVI-D (dual link) cable. I was previously using a DVI-D (single link) cable.

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I had a similiar problem .I fixed it by changing refresh rate of display

Right-click on “Desktop > Display Settings > Choose faulty display > Advanced display settings.”

Or you can directly search "Advanced display settings" in start menu

Then go to: “Advanced display settings > Display adapter settings for Display-n > Monitor tab > Change screen refresh rates.”

In my case I reduced Screen refresh rate from 60hz to 59hz and that fixed the issue.

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