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

[GentleMon Todd]

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.

 

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

 

Gentlemon Todd

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