What is the "Device \\.\DISPLAY1\Monitor0" about?

Currently I have

"Device \\.\DISPLAY1\Monitor0" in the Grahics Tab under Monitor of Piriform Speccy.

But after I update to the proper Intel P35/G33/G31 Grahics chipset, I have

"Device \\.\DISPLAY1\ " in the Grahics Tab under Monitor of Piriform Speccy.

Here is a simple snapshot of the tab that I am talking about...

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Can anyone tell me if this (Device \\.\...) is "something" in the registry or if this is referring to some "directories" on my hard drive? I would asssume that it is in the "C:\Windows\" or "C:\Windows\sysWOW64\" directories if not a registry reference.

:o My basic problem is that with the proper and cerified graphics drivers installed I end up with a black screen of nothingness after logging on to an user account. I see the BIOS Screen, Windows Vista booting Screen, and finally the Welcome Screen all properly. After logging on to an user account I see nothing. I will then reboot (by holding the power button) fine with the same results. I realize that this might be the correct forum, but I thought I would go for it anyways.

Piriform Speccy is an awsome debugging and reference tool. I also use "SIW" and "PC Wizard 2010" as well

;) Please refereence my post in the Hardware forum for more details.

Black screen after grahics driver update from "Standard VGA Graphics"

High-Definition display hardware problems

:D

Gentlemon Todd

Monday, 2-22-2010 at 9:01pm.

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