Mode Not Supported

[tommurray]

So when I try to play Dayz mod or GTA: San Andreas through Steam, my TV screen - using it as a monitor - goes black and a message comes up sainy 'Mode Not Supported'. I recognised it as an error I once fixed months ago by making the game in question windowed.

However I have no idea how to make these two games windowed, I have tried using the -windowed technique in the launch options. I have tried using programs. But nothing seems to be working.

If anyone can think of a fix for this permanently so I don't have to look for hours trying to find out how to put certain games into windowed mode it would be a massive help.

My resolution is 1440x900 if that helps at all.

Thanks

 

[popatim]

Enter the game's setting for video and change the resolution to 1440x900 at what ever refresh rate your monitor uses.

 

[tommurray]

I cannot enter the game, as I stated it comes up with a black screen and says Mode Not Supported.

 

[popatim]

Sorry, I thought you could get thru the menu but not run the game.
To reset all your settings find your GTA SA folder in your My Documents and within that folder delete the file named GTA_SA.SET

This doesnt delete any saved games but it does erase all your setting so be sure to go thru the options menu and change things that need it.

 

[James Mason]

And the reason that message is coming up is because your TV can't display the resolution, it's probably limited to only 1920x1080(1080i/p) and 1280×720(720i/p).

Your Nvidia Control Panel or Catalyst Control Center should have some options specifically for TVs as well.

 

[tommurray]

Popatim - I don't have that folder in My Documents, so that's that idea gone. I don't know if that's because I downloaded it through Steam or something?

James Mason - So what do you suggest that I do, change my resolution via the Control Panel to one you suggested?

Thanks for the help.

 

[James Mason]

Yes, change your resolution to match the resolution of the TV.

 

[tommurray]

I already have my resolution set at recommended setting, and I've tried changing it to multiple different resolutions but the games still won't work.

 

[KUYA-HERO]

Sorry, I thought you could get thru the menu but not run the game.
To reset all your settings find your GTA SA folder in your My Documents and within that folder delete the file named GTA_SA.SET

This doesnt delete any saved games but it does erase all your setting so be sure to go thru the options menu and change things that need it.

thanks sir! its working..