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How to fix the ialmrnt5 display driver error

July 25, 2006 on 6:35 pm | In windows xp | No Comments

I’ve been having a problem with my graphics adapter for a while now.

What happens is that my computer freezes up for about 10 seconds, then resizes the monitor resolution to 640×480 and displays everything in 4 colors. An error box then pops up with some nonsense about the ialmrnt5 driver malfunctioning, and I’m forced to reboot the PC to get back to my normal display resolution.

The odd thing about this error is that it doesn’t occur when I’m performing any graphics-intense functions - it usually happens when my PC is just sitting there, minding its P’s and Q’s, and I move the mouse to get the monitor to turn on. (hmm, maybe it’s a power-save feature error?)

Anyway, some research suggests that installing the latest Intel video drivers will fix the problem.

1. Download the drivers from here
2. Install and follow the instructions.

I haven’t had any problems since making the update — I’ll update if I do.

World Cup Soccer Headbutt Images

July 11, 2006 on 12:39 am | In sports | No Comments

World Cup Soccer.

YAY! HOORAY! or WHO CARES?

Whichever it is, you can’t help but take notice of the headbutt incident:

World Cup fans being what they are, I was unable to find a pure animated gif of the incident, so the above is a bit doctored. Not quite as doctored as these World Cup images of the headbutt, though.

World Cup soccer? I admit, I don’t watch, but I will admit that the aftermath images are a lot of fun.