I just bought a new DVI type D to VGA adapter to use my tv as a screen for the computer I use for a media server. It doesn't seem to be working out of the box. My first thought was that the adapter was bad, but I wasn't sure if I needed to go into my video preferences on my computer and tell it I'm using DVI for my output or if this would be redundant. I have tested the cables, computer graphics card etc to make sure they all work. Thanks for any help!
Os is XP Pro, the video card isn't anything special, just whatever came built in to the IBM motherboard. TV is a Samsung Model number:TXP2670WHX/XAA
Well the output on the computer is VGA, that's why I bought the adapter, the TV has a DVI input. There is only one video output on the computer.
Best Answer
Based on your edits, you are trying to achieve the impossible. There is no way to convert VGA signal to DVI signal without a convertor box of some kind. It would be cheaper an easier to purchase an add-in card that will allow you to have a DVI output from your PC. This will work well for you.
I should have asked what adapter you bought, as the answer would have been immediately apparent.